Jubi Arriola-Headley reads “Every God Is a Slowly Dying Sun”

My conversation this week is with queer Black poet and storyteller Jubi Arriola-Headley. Among his altogether brilliant debut collection of poetry is the tremendous “Every God Is a Slowly Dying Sun” — a heartbreaking reflection on Jubi’s relationship with the late poet Craig G Harris. 

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