Four years ago, I emailed a few articles to two close friends. It was the first issue of what would become The Highlighter.
Now, 230 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 540+ 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 goes to:
- Food and beverage at article clubs and other events
- Newsletter delivery, website, and podcast fees (~$30/month)
- Subscriptions to tons of publications (~$50/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!