Pinnedbranden janeseWon’t He Do It?! How Black Faith Became The Second Victim in the Case of Ahmaud Arbery(Originally published by The North Star)Mar 20Mar 20
branden janeseSUDAN ARCHIVES IS A NATURAL BROWN PROM QUEENThe modern alt-Black girl manages to balance rebellion with authenticity like no other sub-group of Black girls. They connect with their…Sep 1, 2022Sep 1, 2022
branden janeseMe, Myself, and JadaIn the late ’90s, as a preteen and the only girl in my family, I spent the bulk of my time hanging out in my mom’s hair salon in Michigan…May 29, 2019May 29, 2019
branden janesePainter Marcus Jahmal: No Place Like HomeNew York based artist Marcus Jahmal in his Brooklyn studio.Jan 9, 2016Jan 9, 2016
branden janeseCMJ 2015 Roundup: Tobias Jesso Jr.“Do you mind standing closer to the trumpet? I want to serenade to the crowd,” the accordion player asked me, his long blond dreads tapping…Oct 30, 2015Oct 30, 2015
branden janeseCMJ 2015 Roundup: WetDuring the second CMJ show from a double date at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, Wet walked on stage unfazed by the sold-out crowd. A…Oct 23, 2015Oct 23, 2015
branden janeseHow to get the Most out of Your Summer OystersChef Mads Refslund of ACME in Manhattan likes to give oysters the opportunity to shine in and outside of the shell. “I incorporate oysters…Sep 24, 2015Sep 24, 2015
branden janeseDecoding Star Dust: Denzel Curry Dissects 32 Zel/Planet ShroomsA year ago I spoke to Denzel Curry and he broke down how Carol City tenants nickname themselves. The block you live on, followed by your…Sep 24, 2015Sep 24, 2015
branden janese‘Hamilton’ Roles Are This Rapper’s DelightFronting an experimental rap group isn’t a standard resume item for most Broadway performers. Nor is excelling at freestyle rap, a…Sep 24, 2015Sep 24, 2015