BRITT JULIOUS IS A STORYTELLER.

I am a writer, an editor, and a creative storyteller. Human disco ball in the body of a radical black hippie. email: [email protected]

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RECENTLY

HARPER’S BAZAAR: On the culture of Christmas movies

For Harper’s Bazaar, I wrote a reported essay on the popularity of televised Christmas movies, the importance of diverse representation, and what the future of the genre entails.

USHER: On “Confessions”

For the vinyl release of r&b superstar Usher’s seminal 2004 album, Confessions, I wrote a liner notes essay about celebrity, infidelity and the price of fame. 

UNBODIED: Unbodied is and is not about the body. In my new newsletter and website, we discuss the body and its purpose, its difficulties, its deterioration and its beauty. Unbodied looks at the body through the lenses of art and creativity to explore its lessons and gifts to help others heal. SIGN UP HERE

ELLE: On Jurnee Smollett

For the September issue of ELLE magazine, I profiled Jurnee Smollett. In anticipation of her new HBO show “Lovecraft Country,” we discussed how the themes of the show were as relevant to the events of today as ever.

THE CUT: A Seat at the Table Has Never Felt More Necessary

In the aftermath of the recent racial uprisings, I revisited Solange’s seminal album, “A Seat at the Table,” and how it was more relevant than ever in this new essay.

STEREOGUM: On Black is King

After the debut of Beyonce’s new music film, “Black is King,” I wrote this review about how this unifying interpretation of The Lion King story aimed to showcase the connections of the Black diaspora.  

STUDS TERKEL AWARD

I am excited to announce I am the 2019 recipient of the Studs Terkel Award in journalism. The award is given to “writers, editors, reporters, producers, photographers and videographers who take risks in covering social issues, by offering new or unusual perspectives--from housing, race, and violence, to health, education and more.” ⁣

APPEARANCE: The Today Show

The Today Show came to Chicago to create this beautiful documentary about my life and my health. I am forever grateful. 

SOUTH SIDE STORIES: Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs

I created this two-part documentary with Cher Vincent and Zakkiyyah Najeebah on Dr. Margaret T. Burroughs, the founder of the DuSable Museum. 

APPEARANCE: Shine

I am the featured teacher on the Shine app’s “7 Days to Self Care” program.