Alexander Hardy

The meditative power of washing dishes
By Alexander Hardy
Growing up, owning a dishwasher was more of a concept than a daily reality. We used it when we were too stuffed, too Itis-stricken to make dishes anew after experiencing mom’s culinary wizardry, mainly after elaborate holiday dinners. Against my…
Hari Ziyad on cultivating a world where Black queer people can thrive
By Alexander Hardy
A big part of creating a world where Black queer people can thrive involves facilitating change where it's needed most urgently. This can mean addressing trauma both within your own social circle as well as battling harms caused by elected…
Deeply rooted: What plant fatherhood taught me about caring for myself
By Alexander Hardy
When I moved the last box into the Casa de Joy — my affectionate nickname for my new apartment in Brooklyn — my first priority was acquiring a set of houseplants. After years of surviving and navigating homelessness in shelters and other people’s…