Welcome to Monday, folks. 

Just yesterday, I wished my sister a happy anniversary and she said she couldn’t believe she’d already been married for 17 years — that it felt like such a long time but not so much at the same time. I responded with similar thoughts on 2020 — how it has been the longest year in the history of ever but also, how is it already June? And almost July at that?

Yesterday marked 100 days since COVID-19 was declared a national emergenc
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Happy Friday, friends! 

Today is Juneteenth (June 19), also known as Freedom Day — a day that commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. 155 years ago. It was the day the last remaining enslaved people learned of the Emancipation Proclamation put in place by President Abraham Lincoln two-and-a-half years prior on Jan. 1, 1863.

That’s how long it took for the news to reach Galveston, Texas. Because there was no internet but also, historians believe that
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Welcome to Wednesday, y’all, and to another week of living in a pandemic, washing your hands, wearing a mask, fighting for racial justice for Black people everywhere (yes, it’s 2020) and for workplace protections (!!) for gay and transgender people at work.

And speaking of the pandemic, I’ve got some questions for you that I’m genuinely curious about.

Coronavirus transmission is on the rise in many parts of our state and I’m
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Welcome to Monday, folks. 

There’s a lot to catch you up on from the weekend… Starting with a petition that’s circulating hoping to change the name of Division Avenue in Downtown Orlando. The street name’s origin is still debated but has long been linked to residential segregation and the read more

It’s Friday, y’all, and today is the fourth anniversary of the worst tragedy in Central Florida’s history and the second-deadliest mass shooting in our country’s history.

It’s a day to honor the memories of the 49 victims lost and to support survivors and loved ones. And a day to reflect on how our community was changed following the horrific tragedy.

Today, I encourage you to tune in to on
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It’s Wednesday, y’all. 

The sun is shining (until those afternoon showers hit), restaurants are starting to pick back up, bars are open, gyms are open… things sound and look like they might be getting back to normal. But let’s not get too cozy.

For one, coronavirus cases are on the rise in the Sunshine State, but there’s good (?) and bad news where that statistic comes from (more below).

Second, just because 10,000 people didn’t mee
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It’s Monday, folks, and there’s a lot to catch you up on from the weekend, including the news of the more than 10,000 people (!!) who showed up this weekend, protesting the death of George Floyd and demanding systemic changes in policing.

But first, let’s talk about that F1 tornado that came through Saturday night.
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It’s Friday, and there aren’t enough words to keep up with what’s happening in our world today, but I’m going to do my best to try in under 5 minutes and 42 seconds. (That’s how long it’ll take you to read this newsletter!)

First thing’s first, in case you missed it, I made it pretty clear in Wednesday’s newsletter where we stand on recent protests and justice for George Floyd. read more

Hey there, it’s Wednesday, friends, and if I’m being honest, it took me a good 10 minutes to even write out this opening sentence. That’s because I’ve edited this entire newsletter a good 37 times.

There’s a lot going on in our world today. A lot, a lot. And the truth is, I don’t always know the right thing to say.

But here’s what I do know:

1. At Pulptown, we stand with the Black communityread more
   

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It’s Monday, y’all and we’re coming off what feels like an exceptionally emotional weekend.

On Saturday, we watched history being made when the SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station lifted off from U.S. soil for the first time since 2011. And it was an incredible sight to see!

But that’s not the only history-ma
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