Pitchfork Senior Writer Alphonse Pierre Wins 2025 ASME Next Award

Pitchfork Senior Writer Alphonse Pierre Wins 2025 ASME Next Award

Pitchfork is proud to announce that Senior Writer Alphonse Pierre has been chosen as a 2025 ASME Next Award honoree by the American Society of Magazine Editors, as part of the 2025 National Magazine Awards. The organization’s description of the ASME Next award is as follows: “The awards honor outstanding achievement by early-career journalists. Any full-time or freelance writer,…

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Yasmin Williams on Her “Shocking” Email Exchange With New Kennedy Center President: “He’s Clearly Unhinged”

Yasmin Williams on Her “Shocking” Email Exchange With New Kennedy Center President: “He’s Clearly Unhinged”

Days after the email exchange, Williams spoke with Pitchfork over the phone about her conversation with Grenell, the Kennedy Center employees who contacted her afterward, and why she hopes the institution will continue booking arts programming. This interview has been condensed and edited for clarity. Pitchfork: Why did you want to reach out to the…

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