Connections: Also
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Mar 4, 2024
Reina Sultan is a Lebanese American Muslim journalist and one of the co-creators of 8 to Abolition. She is a prison industrial complex abolitionist and anarchafeminist, working to disrupt systems of white supremacy with her writing. Reina is currently the associate editorial director at The Newsette and was formerly a culture writer at Netflix, as well as a columnist at Vice and Wear Your Voice. She has contributed to Prism, Bitch, Vogue, Truthout, Essence, Greatist, Teen Vogue, and more.
charlie amáyá scott was born and raised within the Navajo Nation and is dedicated to creating and sharing content that inspires joy and justice. They speak at colleges and universities on what it means to be queer, trans, and Indigenous while demanding a more inclusive and intentional campus climate. scott is also a doctoral candidate whose scholarship and writings aim to support, inspire, and celebrate the next generation of queer, trans, and Indigenous students.
Jenn M. Jackson is a queer androgynous Black woman, an abolitionist, a lover of all Black people, and an assistant professor of political science at Syracuse University. They are the author of the books Black Women Taught Us: An Intimate History of Black Feminism and Policing Blackness.
Andreas Varro is an internationally awarded Sweden-based visual artist who focuses on illuminating societal conundrums and human behavior. His work sparks meaningful conversations and discussions on inner change. The cover image for the “Connections” issue comes from his original series: Surreal Photography by Andreas Varro.
Susanna Gentili is a Rome-based illustrator and designer who specializes in editorial illustrations for magazines and books. Her art often thrives on eccentric colors and improbable scenarios. With a style both bold and delicate, she embraces projects that tackle complex and sensitive topics, including advocating against violence toward women. In her free time, she enjoys cooking pancakes, attending theater performances, and exploring exhibitions.
Alison Yin is an independent photographer specializing in capturing people and events. She started her career as a photojournalist working at a number of newspapers after graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, eventually landing in Oakland, California, where she was immediately drawn to the community and inclusivity. She loves meeting new people and collaborating with others. She lives with her husband, two young children, and rescue Shiba Inu. In addition to taking pictures, she loves hiking, foraging, swimming, and gardening.|
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