2043...(A Merman I Should Turn to Be)

In Nisi Shawl's visionary audiobook "A Merman I Should Turn to Be," narrated by LeVar Burton, listeners are transported to a future where African-descended USians receive reparations beneath the waves off the South Carolina coast. The story follows Darden and Catherina, modified to thrive underwater, as they confront resistance from white supremacists while pursuing a plan to reshape the future for both land-dwellers and their new subaquatic community. Part of the "Black Stars" collection, this tale blends speculative fiction with themes of resilience and transformation.