#Fortheculture

[ghost-37]

[melodylsimpson]

Melanin in YA

Imagine a space where you can easily find the next YA book written by a Black author to add to your TBR list. Best of all, amongst that book are an endless amount of other YA books waiting to be discovered by you, all written by Black authors. In that same space, you can find out if any of these authors have a book event near you or will be attending a festival / convention near you. In that same space, you can find out their NYT bestseller stats, book to screen adaptation details, a list of Black audiobook narrators to listen to, a detailed list of Black literary agents to query, Black bookish social media influencers to follow, Black led bookish podcasts to subscribe to, Black owned bookstores to visit and so much more. 

That space is Melanin in Y.A. A database for all things Black in traditional young adult publishing. It acts as a no excuses cross-referencing tool for industry professionals, press, readers, writers, students, educators, librarians, program administrators and more. It’s available to you 24/7 for free.

I, Melody Simpson, created Melanin in YA in August 2020 and have been running it entirely by myself from day one. I really want to hire an intern to help me out because maintaining and promoting this is a lot but I’m tapped out on funds and cannot afford an intern right now. Though I am in desperate need of one and would never ask anyone to do the amount of work that I need done without paying them. If you’d like to help in that regard, you can do so here (gofundme) and no donation is too small, thank you so much. If you’d like to help out in other ways, can you please do any of the following below to help amplify this invaluable resource? 

1) Follow and/or repost/retweet Melanin in YA content on Instagram or Twitter

2) Shop merch at Shop Melanin in YA

3) Send the melanininya.com link to your English teachers / professors, librarians, favorite booksellers, colleagues, fellow book club members, anyone you know who loves books, anyone you know who values diversity, equity and inclusion, and everyone you think could use this resource.

Full transparency, when Melanin in YA first launched, there was lots of excitement around it. But it’s been quite the struggle to get people to talk about this resource and share this resource outside of moments in time, say other than Black History Month or when something tragic doesn’t happen to Black people and makes it to mainstream news. I appreciate your support 365 days a year. Especially during a time when Black YA books are being banned more than ever before. This resource is so necessary. Your support is so necessary. It means so, so much. 

Thank you.

[trascapades]

🔥#ArtIsAWeapon

She DID that!

Video reposted from @stanceelements Saumya’s interpretation of Water was magical! ✨ Dancer @saumyakamble_official 🇮🇳 #Amapiano with a mix of Indian flavor

All the battle rounds are freestyle, dancers do not know what song the DJ will play

📍 @redbulldance

💿 @thespindoclive

🎶 @tyla #redbulldanceyourstyle #water #Dancer #HipHop #Breakdance #BGirl

[blackfutures]

Thanks to all who helped us hit 1000 followers - v5 dropped so look forward to some new styles and forgive any dusty exports still waiting in the queue - MJ is evolving before our eyes.

[aos-presents]

Juneteenth is literal proof that people who are oppressed, can find a way to break down communication barriers.

I believe freedom is the most authentic, organic way to speak truth that ignites, empowers people and community.

[andamocartoon]

&amo - “My mans Nem freestyle” #adonis #drake #forallthedogs

[sistahscifi]

For the last day of Black History // Black Future Month, Sistah Scifi is highlighting Nubia: The Awakening.  Nubia is an Afrofuturist, YA science fiction novel by @clarenceahaynes and @omarepps that weaves in the themes of climate change, class division, and references West and Southern African cultural traditions. Clarence A. Haynes says, "Nubia is oriented towards Black Futures, offering a fantastic take on how our world could evolve, keeping in mind things like climate change and tech innovations." In this clip, the authors discuss the research that went into developing the world of the Nubian cultural enclave nestled in the New York borough of Manhattan in the year 2098.   Check out the full clip on our Instagram page @sistahscifi🔥. Get your copy of Nubia: The Awakening signed by Omar Epps at Sistah Scifi's @instagram, @facebook, @twitter, @tiktok, or @shopify shop. Please note orders including this title will ship March 15! Nubia will also be available at the Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machine at @MixedCoffeeShop and @BlackCoffeeNw starting Friday March 3rd. Audiobook available on @librofm.  Better yet, check Nubia out from your local #library!!! Author - @omarepps and @clarenceahaynes Publisher - @penguinrandomhouse @delacortepress This gorgeous picture of Nubia: The Awakening taken by and reposted from @just_keep_chasing_pages  . #bookstagram #booksofig #booksofinstagram #igbooks #instabooks #instareads #addictedtobooks #tbr #goodreads #yafantasy #yafiction  #ForTheCulture #WeGotUs #yafantasybooks #WestAfricanYAFantasy #SistahScifi #OmarEpps #clarencehaynes #sistahscifiwinedownwednesday #blackfantasy #yareads #yascifi #youngadultscifi #blackyareads #blackyascifi #blackreads #blackownedscifibookstore #sistahscifibookvendingmachine #NubiaTheAwakening (at Sistah Scifi) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpOQ3xXJ0LU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[primojab]

Its Showtime for Issue 79 of the abyss podcast! This episode its just Lukey Karl and I discussing various topics before an EPIC show in Atlanta, we address some hilarious bullying hateration and harassment online, the incredible work of @sunez who just dropped his latest essential volume The Real Of 2022 ,the legacy of legendary Hip Hop and MORE! Plus you get to see some live footage from that @529_eav show in Atlanta where the emcees got extra busy on a Thursday night! So check it out one time and take a trip into The Abyss! #nowstreaming #soundcloud #applemusic #youtube #spotify #atlanta #529eav #hiphop #liveperformance #tuesday #vibes #rapmusic #art #undergroundhiphop #boombap #podcast #fortheculture #shananigans #fuckgavin (at 529 Bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpNP_o3LzJJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[soulofherkarmaart]

first sunset in Faro

Acrylic on paper

Faro,2021

[a-colored-californian]

One of my FAVORITE ARTIST!!!

[thebeautyonwheels]

Mk2 GTI with a 1.8T swap goes Flatout Against its Time Attack Rivals at the final Round of the CSCS (Canadian Sports Compact Series)

Final round of CSCS 2024 I talked to the owner of a car called BoutYa. This is a Mark II GTI, equipped with a 1.8 swapped built motorThe owner told us a little about his experience doing these Time Attack events. He tells us about how his day went and a hot lap of TMP Cayuga at full tilt

[ghost-37]

[vividlyvividly]

[cuffedhubsessions]

⿫Hey There , Please do like 👍🏾, Comment 💬, Subscribe🔒 and Hit The Notification Bell 🔔In order To Be Notified Each Time We Drop 

 _🎧🎹 TEMP 2 Tap the link below to listen to our latest Drop!  🍷 https://youtu.be/_GXZ6tKw3EI

Follow Us On Instagram! [Link Below] https://www.instagram.com/cuffedhubsession/ 

[calisportshustlerlifestyle]

[aos-presents]

SWIPE ≥>>>> follow our Twitter @digital.digest.cafe join the growth community for ecosystem news and updates 🫒 plus get support for your offer

hedge against vultures...

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by ACE • DC Digital Girl © 🦩 MPOptimizer • CFRE + Wiki Editor (@aceofsolutions)

Shout out to the NCrowd without you none of this would even be possible. Follow me on Twitter for a chance to be featured, in our timeline mentions. Share your online offer...