Suicide bombings and political instability has long been the news coming out of Mogadishu, Somalia. But for three days in late August, it was books that dominated the news – a welcome change of narrative for Somalis who have long known that there is more to their nation than guns and bombs. The inaugural Mogadishu International Book Fair kicked off in the sun-drenched capital of Somalia and brought together Somali authors, poets, artists and motivational speakers from all over the world to the Indian Ocean city.

The exhibition She Who Tells a Story, featuring the work of women photographers from several Arab countries and Iran, is on display at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh, PA until September 28th. The curator, Kristen Gersh, saw an opportunity to secede from typical portrayals of Middle Eastern women, offering a new view on the social and political issues of the region from the perspective of female artists rather than mainstream media. While quite rich, the exhibition does not succeed in establishing a new view nor challenging the existing one.

Rather than berate black people for their lack of enthusiasm for Bernie Sanders, perhaps you should ask us why.

Why am I tired of Bernie Sanders?

Because of the white fragility continually employed to insulate him from black criticism. 

Because of the tone-policing of black disruption and the condescending "you should be grateful for all he's (read: white liberals have) done for you.” 

Because his supporters patronizingly prescribe political opinion rather than respectfully engaging black dissent.