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“‘No Other Land’ reflects the harsh reality that we have been enduring for decades and still persist as we call on the world to take serious actions to stop the injustice and to stop the ethnic cleansing of Palestinian people.” — Basel Adra while accepting the #Oscar  for Documentary Feature Film.

Cried during Paul speech. Well deserved omg #oscars2025

Paul Tazewell is the first Black man to win Best Costume Design at the #Oscars  See the full winners list: bit.ly/OscarWins25

That’s like having sex with a shirt on. Possible but meh

I want to talk about movies but not in a condescending way.

You deserve it, too.

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angie’s music got me through, chile. may she rest.

I ain’t gon’ be able to listen to “I wish I didn’t miss you anymore” without weeping now!

Can we just raise their damn flag already? This slow burn drama is wearing me out

a beautifully sad song

If crushes dont feel like thus, I don’t want it open.spotify.com/track/5dRQUo...

A new $15 million jazz fellowship is granting 50 artists over the age of 62 a $100,000 grant, professional support and performance opportunities

Chileee But she knew

I solved the 2/26/2025 New York Times Mini Crossword in 2:15!

Wordle 1,347 5/6 ⬜⬜⬜🟩🟩 🟩⬜⬜🟩🟩 🟩⬜⬜🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟨⬜⬜ 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩

I don’t want to dissect and explain cultural norms to anyone that does not look like me. Including Kdots halftime show. The same way they took the word #woke and completely gutted it - I will gate keep forever

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No!!!!

Tonight’s movie is #Rollbounce Directed by Malcom Lee.

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Emmanuel “Manno” Bernoon, a former slave, opened one of the first restaurants in Rhode Island with his wife in the 1700s — and America may owe its love for oysters to their efforts

My only option in this current administration who is hell bent on destroying our spirit, is to read and learn from our past. Continue cozying up with my peers and volunteering where-ever I can. Mutual aid can be found down the street. It can be passing out groceries or cleaning Up your area

Good morning, Toni Morrison interview from 1987 on ‘Beloved’ is echoing in my home. My kids are full after breakfast and loud in the background. I’m watching church online, I just need need a bit of space.

Reading while my getting my nails done is quite therapeutic. Also, continuing on with the chrome theme nails🫰🏿

Catch up with us on IG live at 10:30am (PST) Chatting with BlkEventsLA for Black History Month www.instagram.com/p/DF-xKVBvua...

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I’m really finna do this 🤎🫂 Thank you for the heads up

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Motherhood had aged me. My hands are unfamiliar My body? Stretched My feet harden My heart has softened

Twenty minutes into The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison I’m in love with the way her words are written. It feels poetic, personal, and familiar. Feels like an auntie speaking about someone’s business.

I might need to add this to our bookstore.

This is heartbreaking. My condolences

I feel good about this Connections Puzzle #620 🟨🟨🟨🟨 🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟦🟦🟪🟦 🟦🟦🟦🟦 🟪🟪🟪🟪

Today, I found out that the Department of Defense banned the Well-Read Black Girl anthology by Glory Edim. I was one of its contributors. I'm really hurt right now. So if you have it in you, please buy books by Black women from independent bookstores.

Evening audiobook. Such a headache I have. Seeking a hot bath and chilled wine.

New week, new read

Target's shareholders lost $15 billion of net worth in their holdings of Target common stock when Target announced they were dropping DEI initiatives.

Watching #WhenHarryMetSally I love a yapping ass movie

I am extremely freaking thrilled to announce that Bad Company is *officially* available for preorder wherever you buy books. (I am linking to Bookshop but buy it wherever!) I worked so, so hard on this book, and it would mean a ton to me if you ordered it. bookshop.org/a/109816/978...

after the overturning of roe, black infant mortality has spiked nearly 11% in states with abortion bans: www.reuters.com/world/us/inf...

Such a jazzy mood. The leftover rain at my feet, drinking up my last encounter. Contemplating if you deserve kisses