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Save the Date! More announcements coming soon about HOMEPLACE, including features on our artists, RSVPs for our programs, and more. We'll see you in October. festival.designphiladelphia.org/events/homeplace Brought to you by Àrokò Cooperative and 1803 Pine Location - Philadelphia

aroko.worldÀrokò Monthly Roundtable #05What makes a home? A roof, a ritual, a memory, the people who let us be ourselves? And what happens when the world outside our walls begins to reshape what happens within them? In our latest Àrokò rou...

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Can we design a place where people truly belong? In our latest Àrokò roundtable, we reflect on what makes a home, what we carry from the places that shaped us, and how those experiences inform the worlds we create. Read the conversation ↓ www.aroko.world/aroko-monthl...

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Y'all ready to come dancing 💃🏽? Our first event of Homeplace will be a House Jam, with Philly’s own Talie Cerin. Tickets now available! luma.com/user/aroko

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Y'all ready to come dancing 💃🏽? Our first event of Homeplace will be a House Jam, with Philly’s own Talie Cerin. Tickets now available! luma.com/user/aroko

aroko.worldThe Jinn Are Already Home: A Thresholdography of a Diasporic ChildhoodSometimes the toilet flushed by itself. We would hear the rush of water, then the pipes settling inside the wall. Nobody had gone in. Nobody had come out. "The jinn have used the toilet," someone wou...

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Pre-colonial frameworks like jinn and Bori spirits are lessons in shared tenancy, reminding us that home is the first place we learn we aren't alone. Read @aishatuado.bsky.social's piece here: www.aroko.world/the-jinn-are...

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aroko.worldRaw Earth & Living Tablescapes: Notes from the Inaugural Eames ResidencyLast June (2025) I was in Havana, Cuba for a Lucumi ceremony and celebration. For the two months prior my mind had been swirling with reflections and realizations about this moment in time. All at onc...

16 Sept

Foraging clay, pit fires at Ocean Beach, and turning everyday tables into altars. @kristenstain.bsky.social reflects on their time at the Eames Ranch Residency, exploring Afro-diasporic traditions and the sacred space of the kitchen. Read the full story here: www.aroko.world/raw-earth-li...

aroko.worldRaw Earth & Living Tablescapes: Notes from the Inaugural Eames ResidencyLast June (2025) I was in Havana, Cuba for a Lucumi ceremony and celebration. For the two months prior my mind had been swirling with reflections and realizations about this moment in time. All at onc...

16 Sept

Foraging clay, pit fires at Ocean Beach, and turning everyday tables into altars. @kristenstain.bsky.social reflects on their time at the Eames Ranch Residency, exploring Afro-diasporic traditions and the sacred space of the kitchen. Read the full story here: www.aroko.world/raw-earth-li...

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aroko.worldWho Put Snow White in My Mirror?Carrie Mae Weems photographed a Black woman in front of a mirror who asked: “Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who’s the finest of them all?” And the mirror answered: “Snow White, you Black Bitch, and do...

7 Aug

🪞 What happens when the mirror is crowded with other people’s eyes? @aishatuado.bsky.social writes about the white gaze, exile from the self, beauty, and reclaiming how we see ourselves. Read here: www.aroko.world/who-put-snow... WHO TAUGHT YOU WHAT BEAUTIFUL MEANS? Tell us in the comments. 👇🏾

aroko.worldWho Put Snow White in My Mirror?Carrie Mae Weems photographed a Black woman in front of a mirror who asked: “Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who’s the finest of them all?” And the mirror answered: “Snow White, you Black Bitch, and do...

7 Aug

🪞 What happens when the mirror is crowded with other people’s eyes? @aishatuado.bsky.social writes about the white gaze, exile from the self, beauty, and reclaiming how we see ourselves. Read here: www.aroko.world/who-put-snow... WHO TAUGHT YOU WHAT BEAUTIFUL MEANS? Tell us in the comments. 👇🏾

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aroko.worldÀROKÒ Folklore Anthology No. 1: Longlist AnnouncementWhen we opened submissions for ÀROKÒ Anthology No. 1: Folklore from Africa & the Diaspora, we invited Black writers across Africa and the diaspora to reimagine folklore as a living archive, one shaped...

30 July

📣 LONGLIST ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣 After reviewing over 120 submissions, we are excited to share the longlist for the Àrokò Folklore Anthology No. 1. 🎉 A huge THANK YOU goes out to the team of readers who've spent time with these stories. 🖤 View the list of authors here: www.aroko.world/aroko-folklo...

aroko.worldÀROKÒ Folklore Anthology No. 1: Longlist AnnouncementWhen we opened submissions for ÀROKÒ Anthology No. 1: Folklore from Africa & the Diaspora, we invited Black writers across Africa and the diaspora to reimagine folklore as a living archive, one shaped...

30 July

📣 LONGLIST ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣 After reviewing over 120 submissions, we are excited to share the longlist for the Àrokò Folklore Anthology No. 1. 🎉 A huge THANK YOU goes out to the team of readers who've spent time with these stories. 🖤 View the list of authors here: www.aroko.world/aroko-folklo...

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aroko.worldBall is Life; F*ck it, We Ball—An American World Cup and its DiscontentsLike the light of a month-long flashbulb, the 2026 World Cup still lingers in the corners of our eyes, its flickering afterimage continuing to color our peripheral vision. What a terrible, and terrifi...

27 July

One of my favorite things about @mclc.bsky.social's latest piece is how he turns a global sporting event into a conversation about society. Dive into his piece below 👇🏾

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The World Cup gave us unforgettable moments, but what did it reveal about America? Read @mclc.bsky.social's sharp reflection here: www.aroko.world/ball-is-life...

aroko.worldBall is Life; F*ck it, We Ball—An American World Cup and its DiscontentsLike the light of a month-long flashbulb, the 2026 World Cup still lingers in the corners of our eyes, its flickering afterimage continuing to color our peripheral vision. What a terrible, and terrifi...

27 July

The World Cup gave us unforgettable moments, but what did it reveal about America? Read @mclc.bsky.social's sharp reflection here: www.aroko.world/ball-is-life...

aroko.worldÀROKÒ MUSIC FEATURE: “LA LA” by Jeremy CappsBetween visiting a sick parent and his daughter's first birthday, Jeremy Capps wrote "La La" for anyone who's ever let a new infatuation take over.

13 July

Check out our first ÀROKÒ MUSIC FEATURE: “LA LA” by Jeremy Capps. Is this the whimsy song of the summer? We sure think it is 👀 Read here: www.aroko.world/aroko-music-...

aroko.worldBlack Zine Fair ForeverIn these times of digital existence, in-person gatherings allow for connections far beyond the confines of a comment section or shop listing.

24 June

What happens when designers, storytellers, artists, publishers, and zinesters gather in one space? We attended the Black Zine Fair and left inspired. Check out @shakeil.bsky.social's reflections in this wonderful piece: www.aroko.world/black-zine-f...

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aroko.world"Is God Is" and "Sinners": An offering to the Ibeji TwinsWhat if “Sinners” and “Is God Is” belong to the same spiritual universe? Reading the films through the Yoruba Ibeji twins reveals a meditation on ancestry, protection, Hoodoo, and Black futurity, wher...

18 June

I’m OBSESSED with this piece by @nellynkettles.bsky.social at ÀROKÒ.WORLD. If you love deep readings of Black cinema, Yoruba cosmology, Hoodoo, and the spiritual worlds that connect them, this one is for you: www.aroko.world/is-god-is-an...

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aroko.world"Is God Is" and "Sinners": An offering to the Ibeji TwinsWhat if “Sinners” and “Is God Is” belong to the same spiritual universe? Reading the films through the Yoruba Ibeji twins reveals a meditation on ancestry, protection, Hoodoo, and Black futurity, wher...

18 June

Check out this new piece by @nellynkettles.bsky.social exploring what happens when "Sinners" and "Is God Is" are read through the Yoruba Ibeji twins, revealing a meditation on ancestry, protection, Hoodoo, and Black futurity. Read here: www.aroko.world/is-god-is-an...

aroko.world"Is God Is" and "Sinners": An offering to the Ibeji TwinsWhat if “Sinners” and “Is God Is” belong to the same spiritual universe? Reading the films through the Yoruba Ibeji twins reveals a meditation on ancestry, protection, Hoodoo, and Black futurity, wher...

18 June

Check out this new piece by @nellynkettles.bsky.social exploring what happens when "Sinners" and "Is God Is" are read through the Yoruba Ibeji twins, revealing a meditation on ancestry, protection, Hoodoo, and Black futurity. Read here: www.aroko.world/is-god-is-an...

aroko.worldWe’re Open for Pitches: Calling All Writers, Artists, Designers, Technologists, and Cultural WorkersWe're actively seeking external contributors to publish on ÀROKÒ.WORLD. We're building a space where Black critical thought and cultural practice can breathe, where storytelling refuses the noise and commodification that dominate other platforms. We'd love to amplify your work. Who We're Looking For We welcome contributors across all disciplines:

4 June

ÀROKÒ IS OPEN TO CONTRIBUTORS for our online publication ÀROKÒ.World. We welcome contributors across all disciplines such as artists, designers, and researchers. Learn more about our guidelines and what we're looking for here: www.aroko.world/were-open-fo...

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aroko.world4 Truths to Derail the GenZ Hate Train ✋🏽There have been several Gen Z articles and social media think pieces released over the past few weeks about what people think of Gen Z, and clearly, we’ve amassed a large enough fan base to have peopl...

13 May

We want off this Gen Z hate train, and @zariah-cam.bsky.social helps derail us with the real facts. Take a peek here and see what she has to say on the topic as an older Gen Zer. www.aroko.world/4-truths-to-...

aroko.world4 Truths to Derail the GenZ Hate Train ✋🏽There have been several Gen Z articles and social media think pieces released over the past few weeks about what people think of Gen Z, and clearly, we’ve amassed a large enough fan base to have peopl...

13 May

We want off this Gen Z hate train, and @zariah-cam.bsky.social helps derail us with the real facts. Take a peek here and see what she has to say on the topic as an older Gen Zer. www.aroko.world/4-truths-to-...

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aroko.worldThis is not a travelogue: Mexico City before the war(s)—2026 and 2009I came to Mexico City twice, seventeen years apart. The first time with little money and no map, the second just before coordinated raids, gun battles, and bombings spread nationwide. Between those vi...

@mclc.bsky.social He came to Mexico City twice, seventeen years apart. The first time with little money and no map, the second just before coordinated raids, gun battles, and bombings spread nationwide. Read more of the adventure here ➡️ www.aroko.world/this-is-not-...

aroko.worldThis is not a travelogue: Mexico City before the war(s)—2026 and 2009I came to Mexico City twice, seventeen years apart. The first time with little money and no map, the second just before coordinated raids, gun battles, and bombings spread nationwide. Between those vi...

@mclc.bsky.social He came to Mexico City twice, seventeen years apart. The first time with little money and no map, the second just before coordinated raids, gun battles, and bombings spread nationwide. Read more of the adventure here ➡️ www.aroko.world/this-is-not-...

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Late night client🔥: Olamina + Arokó Like what you see 👀, contact@aroko.coop to work with us • Brand + visual design identity work: Olamina a Folk School for Land, Craft, and Memory, an ongoing development🌳

Late night client🔥: Olamina + Arokó Like what you see 👀, contact@aroko.coop to work with us • Brand + visual design identity work: Olamina a Folk School for Land, Craft, and Memory, an ongoing development🌳

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“In the world we are living in now, where there is an abundance of cheap output and what people often call 'Al slop, quality becomes a kind of filtering mechanism. It helps us decide what to keep and what to reject. It asks what is actually worth returning to again and again." - Aishatu

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In the same way we've been talking about maintaining systems without interrogating them, if we apply a craft mindset to everything indiscriminately, we risk misdirecting our care. It becomes a question of whether we're investing attention in things that actually merit it." - Michael

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We exist in a material world, and a lot of what we interact with is not made to last. But we are still in relationship with those materials, so we have to decide how we handle them. And that does come down to the individual." - Kristen

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aroko.worldÀrokò Monthly Roundtable #03In a world of fast outputs, not everything is meant to last. This roundtable begins with a simple question: what is actually worth our time, our care, and our attention?

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Wanna fully dig in, read more here 👀 www.aroko.world/aroko-monthl...

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Prioritizing true Craft is our standard not our afterthought. What does slow Craft look like in a world of AI Slop? • See what the team has to say 👀⬇️

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aroko.worldÀrokò Monthly Roundtable #03In a world of fast outputs, not everything is meant to last. This roundtable begins with a simple question: what is actually worth our time, our care, and our attention?

24 Apr

We sat down to talk about speed, craft, and quality. The question that kept returning: what deserves care? Read our roundtable discussion on the defense of slow craft here: www.aroko.world/aroko-monthl...

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29 Apr

Client Week Showcase: Nu Rhythm + Arokó 🎶 🔥 Like what you see 👀, contact@aroko.coop to work with us • Brand + logo design work: NuRhythm is a personal training program for musicians and creatives who keep non-traditional schedules.

29 Apr

Client Week Showcase: Nu Rhythm + Arokó 🎶 🔥 Like what you see 👀, contact@aroko.coop to work with us • Brand + logo design work: NuRhythm is a personal training program for musicians and creatives who keep non-traditional schedules.

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aroko.worldÀrokò Monthly Roundtable #03In a world of fast outputs, not everything is meant to last. This roundtable begins with a simple question: what is actually worth our time, our care, and our attention?

24 Apr

“Work that shapes how people see themselves in the world should move at the speed of trust.” Check out our latest roundtable on the defense of slow craft: www.aroko.world/aroko-monthl...

aroko.worldÀrokò Monthly Roundtable #03In a world of fast outputs, not everything is meant to last. This roundtable begins with a simple question: what is actually worth our time, our care, and our attention?

24 Apr

We sat down to talk about speed, craft, and quality. The question that kept returning: what deserves care? Read our roundtable discussion on the defense of slow craft here: www.aroko.world/aroko-monthl...

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aroko.worldPaul Thomas Anderson Hate StudyI’ve seen enough. I’ve heard enough. My loved ones have heard enough (of me). It’s time to bring it to the roundtable.

23 Mar

They’ve seen enough, they’ve heard enough, and their loved ones have heard enough (of them). Following the Best Picture win for 'One Battle After Another', @nellynkettles.bsky.social offers us a chance to reconsider all the praise Paul Thomas Anderson receives. www.aroko.world/paul-thomas-...

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aroko.worldGrieving the LivingA reflection on the quiet grief of letting go of people who are still alive, navigating loss and healing without avoidance. For folks carrying this unseen weight, may these words offer comfort and a g...

8 Apr

Check out @zariah-cam.bsky.social 's latest short story on the grief of going no-contact and the healing power of chosen family. A tender reminder that even in loss you’re not alone. Read here: www.aroko.world/grieving-the...

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23 Mar

@nellynkettles.bsky.social hating to the max

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They’ve seen enough, they’ve heard enough, and their loved ones have heard enough (of them). Following the Best Picture win for 'One Battle After Another', @nellynkettles.bsky.social offers us a chance to reconsider all the praise Paul Thomas Anderson receives. www.aroko.world/paul-thomas-...

aroko.worldPaul Thomas Anderson Hate StudyI’ve seen enough. I’ve heard enough. My loved ones have heard enough (of me). It’s time to bring it to the roundtable.

aroko.worldGrieving the LivingA reflection on the quiet grief of letting go of people who are still alive, navigating loss and healing without avoidance. For folks carrying this unseen weight, may these words offer comfort and a g...

8 Apr

Check out @zariah-cam.bsky.social 's latest short story on the grief of going no-contact and the healing power of chosen family. A tender reminder that even in loss you’re not alone. Read here: www.aroko.world/grieving-the...

aroko.worldPaul Thomas Anderson Hate StudyI’ve seen enough. I’ve heard enough. My loved ones have heard enough (of me). It’s time to bring it to the roundtable.

23 Mar

They’ve seen enough, they’ve heard enough, and their loved ones have heard enough (of them). Following the Best Picture win for 'One Battle After Another', @nellynkettles.bsky.social offers us a chance to reconsider all the praise Paul Thomas Anderson receives. www.aroko.world/paul-thomas-...

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aroko.worldBuilding a Home for Spoken Word: An Interview with Kym Dominique-FergusonIn conversation with ÀROKÒ.WORLD, Kym Dominique-Ferguson reflects on identity, the roots of his work, and the responsibility he feels toward the artists who come after him.

21 Mar

"My voice is both my weapon and my healing." Read the full interview on how Kym Dominique-Ferguson built a home for spoken word in Montréal: www.aroko.world/interview-wi...

aroko.worldBuilding a Home for Spoken Word: An Interview with Kym Dominique-FergusonIn conversation with ÀROKÒ.WORLD, Kym Dominique-Ferguson reflects on identity, the roots of his work, and the responsibility he feels toward the artists who come after him.

21 Mar

"My voice is both my weapon and my healing." Read the full interview on how Kym Dominique-Ferguson built a home for spoken word in Montréal: www.aroko.world/interview-wi...

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11 Mar

Witchcraft accusations were never about magic. They were about property. Every woman burned at the stake owned something another person wanted.

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