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Work from prominent Black activists, journalists and playwrights whose first-hand experiences have turned a spotlight on Canadian racial justice issues are… ....
Work from prominent Black activists, journalists and playwrights whose first-hand experiences have turned a spotlight on Canadian racial justice issues are… ....
Emergence Oubah Osman, “Periphery” I’ve been thinking a lot about the importance of emerging writers and artists how it’s vital to make space for new creators and marginalized voices. They are the artists who are shaping the way we see the world and the writers who are changing our literary landscape. We need these fresh perspectives to shake us out of complacency and sameness. Narratives of renewal and transformation, both internal and external, permeate this issue. A grandmother’s death prompts a writer to reflect on loss and the power of stories, a visit to a hairdresser triggers complex memories, and a bus driver’s trip through a speculative, future Vancouver is familiar in unsettling ways. Our 2018 contest winners explore new horizons in creative non-fiction and short forms. And in the feature interview, Ayana Mathis discuses how her novel evolved from her initial idea into a book that caught Oprah’s attention. ....