July 2020
About The Cover: For our Amplify Black Voices July cover, Chris Owens has crafted a colorful tribute to the theme. Here, he makes visual the internal beauty of the artistic process, offering a metaphoric distillation of SLC’s excellent Black creative voices. Find more of Owens’ art on Instagram @monkee1895.
“The Pigment of Love” by Lebogang Tendai Monageng-Goad
Lebogang Tendai Monageng-Goad’s poem “The Pigment of Love” explores how “we can achieve more in a horizontally aligned, dual relationship.” … read more
Chris Owens: Devoted Bboy From Utah
Chris Owens is Creative Director of 1520 Arts, a nonprofit dedicated to maintaining and growing the presence of hip-hop culture in Utah. … read more
Amplifying Black Voices: SLUG Music Picks
For our July issue, in lieu of typical music reviews, we’re presenting a list of Black music that we admire, respect and celebrate. … read more
Black Lives Matter Utah: Q&A with Rae Duckworth
SLUG interviews Rae Duckworth, a volunteer of the Black Lives Matter Utah chapter, to discuss how community members can effect positive change and reform. … read more
Amplifying Black Voices: Jessicakes – Jessica Villeneuve
Jessica Villeneuve graduated from making cakes for family and friends to designing custom works for clientele from her business Jessicakes. … read more
Daud Mumin on Allyship and Activism
Activist Daud Mumin shares his thoughts regarding how non-Black people can be the best ally, as well as what makes a successful protest. … read more
Amplifying Black Voices: Killabee’s Kitchen – Tristan Thomas
Killabee’s Kitchen offers options for those who are interested in meal prep but perhaps don’t have the time or resources to do it themselves. … read more
“Jazz” by Ashley Finley
Ashley Finley is a consistent advocate for social justice and change. She does this through her work as a poet and in her everyday life. … read more
Amplifying Black Voices: Arlander Taylor IV – Wakuu Works /...
As a graphic designer and freelance artist, Arlander Taylor IV’s work as Wakuu Works and TMINEC includes everything from clothing to typography. … read more
Amplifying Black Voices: Tavie Mason – Concise Kilgore / Avenues...
Whether he’s making custom T-shirts for his clothing line, or recording new music as Concise Kilgore, Tavie Mason does it all with passion and authenticity. … read more
Amplifying Black Voices: Trashpaca – Abraham Von August
Abraham Von August is pioneering a fluidly-sized and non-gendered focus in vintage fashion with their clothing brand Trashpaca. … read more
Horn of Africa: Grabbing Goat By The Horns
The rich array of spices and flavors on display at Horn of Africa make for an unforgettable introduction to what Somalia has to offer the world. … read more
