The Covers

As we launch The OK Times, I am grounded in pride, community, and a high level of respect for my team and our respective communities. Back in 2014, when folks would ask me ‘What is your magazine going to be about?,’ I would always respond with, ‘A little bit of something for everyone—a pot of Gumbo!’ I just knew that Off-Kilter was only the beginning and that I would somehow find a way to have a collection of publications that explored different ideas from the lens of inclusion.

Five years ago, I was in a room of my own, on my own—or so I thought. I found that I was never actually alone. My community just couldn’t find the right door. It took a lot of trust, mishaps, and faith for us to be who we are today. It took trusting in my power and standing firm in my title, Director of Content[Chaos]. It took long nights and honest conversations to have not only a friend but a partner in Kailey Roth, Director of Design. Most importantly, it took years of getting out of my own way and asking for help to better serve our community.

So, to help us launch digital I asked a few of our friends to help us out! I hope you enjoy them + their work as much as I do.

-Felton Edward Kizer