Scalawag Release Party
Arcana 331 W Main St - Back Entrance, Durham, North Carolina 27701
Photo by Alex Boerner
Monèt Noelle Marshall
Sustainable new journalism is a tall order anywhere, let alone in the South, but Scalawag has stayed true to its tagline, “Reckoning with the South,” since its 2015 founding, and that mission pays off. Sterling reporting on issues like voter suppression and climate change, as well as a vibrant poetry and arts section and a commitment to spotlighting progressive organizations and marginalized voices, has made the quarterly nonprofit grow and continue to reach new audiences. This summer, Scalawag is throwing down with three Jubilee celebrations across the South; one takes place at Arcana with a performance installation by Durham artist Monèt Noelle Marshall, live visuals by Chance Murray, field notes from nonprofit Down Home North Carolina, and music by Geymnii. Drop by for a beer and a copy of the summer issue, which is hot off the presses. Stay around for the dance party, too. —Sarah Edwards
