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Marcus Chen
Marcus Chen
Managing Editor · St. Paul, MN
Marcus manages the day-to-day editorial workflow across all brands, coordinating coverage assignments and ensuring editorial standards are met. He previously served as city editor at the Pioneer Press and holds a degree in Political Science from Carleton College.
More from Marcus →Managing Editor · Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 12:15 AM · 1 min read
Cheryl Dunye’s ‘The Watermelon Woman’ remains a queer masterpiece, 30 years later To mark the film's anniversary, Oakland is honoring Dunye for her work supporting young filmmakers and her contributions to cinema.
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