And none of us ever want to go back there.

We're far enough into the pandemic to do some real taking stock, figuring out what worked, what didn't, what we can let go of, and what we really shouldn't be in a rush to bring back. And yet somehow if feels like the plan is just to ignore all that and pretend the pan dulce never happened. It's going predictably. Also because the universe can be relied on for at least some humor, a streetwear brand somehow manages to be uncool and exploitative at the same time. Is this...growth? 

But it's not all bad news, particularly on the academic hiring front. And at least there's always books to read. 

Further Reading:

"CUNY and Kith Partner for Fall 2022 Clothing Collection," CUNY

"UI to Invest $50 million to add 150 to 200 faculty members," The News-Gazette

What We're Reading:

Nic's Book Manuscript! Watch this Space!

Jarvis R. Givens, Fugitive Pedagogy: Carter G. Woodson and the Art of Black Teaching