Rereading the News: Lonesome Hearts

Our conversation series "Rereading the News" is back! Here, we dive deep into historic articles from the .

We’re kicking off 2025 with Lonesome Hearts, a personal column established in 1933 by managing editor William N. Jones and switchboard operator Susie Hearns Clark. Over several decades, they assisted countless people seeking genuine connections.

Afro Charities Director of Programs and Partnerships, Deyane Moses, and award-winning audio showrunner will host an open discussion about the desires of our ancestors through the lens of the AFRO's Lonesome Hearts column.

We invite you to join us at for a lively discussion and speed dating/meeting event on February 13th, 2025— where we'll be making connections in real time.

Here's how it works:

• . Share your desires—whether it’s for love, companionship, or something else—and submit it under a memorable pen name.
• Register for Lonesome Hearts on Eventbrite. And discover kindred spirits waiting to meet you!
• Follow on Instagram to read other submissions.

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