Four years ago, I emailed a few articles to two close friends. It was the first issue of what would become The Highlighter.
Now, 220+ issues later, The Highlighter comes out week after week, giving you the best articles on race, education, and culture.
But it’s become more than that, too. We’ve built a reading community of curious people who care about important issues. We’re eager to read, listen, and learn.
This year, I have big dreams for The Highlighter. And I’m asking for your support to help make these dreams a reality:
- Launch an article club. (Update: This is happening!) Readers tell me they want to talk about the articles with real people online and in real life. Let’s do it.
- Organize teacher curriculum planning workshops. Teachers love The Highlighter and want to plan great units together.
- Spotlight the best articles on key topics. (Update: This is happening!) Read the best-ever articles on a variety of important topics, all in one place.
- Build a searchable article archive. Like articles on segregation by Nikole Hannah-Jones appearing in ProPublica? Here you go.
- Connect with authors. Let’s have authors share their craft and answer our questions — whether in Article Club or in live events.
- Expand the newsletter’s reach. It’s great to have 530+ subscribers, but wouldn’t it be better to have 1,000? Or more?
If you value The Highlighter and want to see it grow, please consider becoming a VIP member!
Your $3-a-month contribution will go to:
- Food and beverage at article clubs and other events
- Newsletter delivery, website, and podcast fees ($30/month)
- Plentiful prizes and grandiose new merchandise
- Getting the word out about The Highlighter
As a member, you’ll receive my limitless, undying gratitude. Plus you’ll join an exclusive group that will help map out the future direction of The Highlighter. You can expect a few surprise perks, too, along the way. (After all, you’re a VIP.)
Thank you for your readership and support of The Highlighter!