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The singer has travelled everywhere—but she hasn’t been back to her homeland of Guyana since she was a kid. We chatted about what it’s like to grow up in the diaspora, and the beauty of the return
It’s (kind of) a long weekend, which means I want to read more than I want to write. So: here’s an extra-long list of And Did You Hear About recommendations!
News outlets call DR Congo supporter Michel Kuka Mboladinga the ‘living statue’ and a superfan, but I’d argue he’s actually the best example of the World Cup’s inherent politicism.
Shockingly, the former reality TV villain—a Republican in a Democratic stronghold who has never held a ‘real’ job and has zero political experience—won’t be facing current L.A. mayor Karen Bass in this year’s mayoral election. But I don’t think this is the last we’ll see of him, or the new breed of celebrity politicians he represents
In her non-fiction debut, Go-Between Girl, the author blends family history with deeply-researched insight on indentured servitude, and the lingering effects of this exploitative system of labour.
When a Trinidadian author won a literary prize that included publication in prestigious lit mag Granta, the internet exploded with allegations that it was AI-generated. And tbh, it probably is—but that’s not the worst part.
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If you dream brunch crew *also* includes Rihanna, Jason Momoa, Lizzo, Harry Styles, Beyoncé and Britney Spears, then this pop culture take on da Vinci’s iconic Renaissance painting is for you. (Excuse the mild blasphemy.)
Details:
Last Brunch line drawing by Nhi Tran screen-printed on front of tee
Black art on white
100% ring-spun 6 oz. cotton, made in Honduras
Pre-shrunk
Unisex sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
Locally screen-printed 🇨🇦
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I mean… it has 🤷🏽♀️ This loose-fit long-sleeved tee is perfect for cozy nights spent enjoying some existential angst—or is that just us? Even better: it’s made in the U.S. by a manufacturer who’s committed to paying workers fairly.
Details:
Smiley face screen-printed on left chest; Friday Things logo screen-printed on right wrist
Navy art on white
100% 6.5 oz. cotton, made in America
Pre-shrunk
Unisex sizes: S, M, L, XL
Locally screen-printed 🇨🇦
We like you for you; you like us for us—so why not go literally wear Friday things? This roomy crewneck is a must-have addition to your wardrobe, no matter what your weekend plans look like.
Details:
Fri. screen-printed on chest
White text on navy
100% 15. oz cotton/poly blend (heavy weight), made in Mexico
Pre-shrunk
Unisex sizes: M, L, XL, XXL
Locally screen-printed 🇨🇦
This oversized tote is big enough to hold your laptop, gym gear—even that oversized water bottle I know you bought during the pandemic. And it’s made from heavy cotton, so it’ll last for many weekends to come.
Details:
Weekend Plans and Friday Things logo screen-printed on front of tote
Black art on natural cotton
Heavy weight cotton 12oz, made in Pakistan
Locally screen-printed 🇨🇦