Here is a Google map of over 250 Black-owned restaurants in Southern California. I hope to check some of them out when I get back down there! You can also use Intentionalist or EatOkra to…
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I’m always thinking about my next meal and am always looking to try new restaurants. Here is a Google map of Black-owned restaurants around the greater Seattle area. I hope to check some of them…
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These TED Talks about racism in America are listed from shortest to longest. All descriptions are from ted.com. UNDER 10 MINS———————————————– An artist’s unflinching look at racial violence (5 mins) Conceptual artist and TED Fellow…
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This list of 27 podcasts about race and privilege was compiled from resources published by Forbes, Glamour, Sophie Flicker & Alyssa Klein, Cosmopolitan, Woman’s Day, and WBUR. Podcast descriptions are from Spotify or the podcast’s…
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This list of 55 documentaries, movies, and tv shows about systemic racism was compiled from various lists and articles published by @theskimm, Sarah Sophie Flicker, Alyssa Klein, NPR, Netflix, USA Today, Glamour, and Vox. DOCUMENTARIES:…
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I’ve compiled this list of 60 books to read about racism in America from resources published by @duendedistrict, The Key Bookstore, @jane_mount, and @beaconpress. The book descriptions and book cover images are from Amazon, but…
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I’ve compiled this list of Black-owned bookstores from resources published by @duendedistrict, @Bookshop_org, shoppeblack.us, Refinery29, Lit Hub, Conde Nast Traveler, and Travel Noire. If you haven’t already, check out my other post on 60 Books…
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My little sister went to the University of Washington, so I got to photograph her and her friends at the lovely UW campus! I went to Chapman University and spent three years taking photos all…
View PostMy little sister went to the University of Washington, so I got to photograph her and her friends at the lovely UW campus! I went to Chapman University and spent three years taking photos all…
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My year anniversary at my job was on March 25! In some ways it feels like I just started, and in some ways it feels like I’ve been working there forever.
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While I know a lot of places around Southern California, everything between San Francisco and Santa Barbara (what I call “Mid Cal”) has remained a mystery to me. A couple of years ago, I had…
View PostWhile I know a lot of places around Southern California, everything between San Francisco and Santa Barbara (what I call “Mid Cal”) has remained a mystery to me. A couple of years ago, I had…
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My friends and I had been trying to go to San Luis Obispo (SLO) for a while. It’s only a 4-hour drive from Los Angeles, but something always came up when we planned to go. …
View PostMy friends and I had been trying to go to San Luis Obispo (SLO) for a while. It’s only a 4-hour drive from Los Angeles, but something always came up when we planned to go. …
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New year, new me, new resolutions. I learned a lot from my 2019 Resolutions! Now I’m in the habit of catching sunrise and photographing new people. This year I want to be more conscious and…
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Did I stick to my New Year’s Resolutions for 2019? Kind of! In 2018, I made way too many goals, so in 2019, I made 12. Why make resolutions? Well, I just like making lists…
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Hi, I'm Laura Claypool, and I'm so jazzed you're here! I'm a blogger and self-taught photographer seeking adventure, artisanal ice cream, and other experiences that make me feel alive!
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