#blackwritersmatter

[mybroth3rsk33p3rinc]

Welcoming 2024

  In these final moments of 2023, I’ve learned that family is the most important thing. It matters not what you have if you have no one to enjoy your accomplishments with. Never jeopardize losing the only constant variable in your life. Blood means nothing. Familial surnames mean nothing but those who choose to be in your life, those who choose to love you without an intent of personal gain ,…

[thisbrownteacher]

Get this book in your traditional and home school classrooms and libraries. Cool Fam. Dope Author. Excellent Book(s). Follow him! #blackwriters #blackwritersmatter #blackauthors #blackauthorsmatter #blackfamilies #blackfathersmatter #teenbooks #youngadultbooks #youngadultfiction #elementaryteacher #middleschoolteacher #highschoolreading #highschoolbooks #homeschool #homeschoolreading #homeschooling #homeschoolmom #homeschoollife https://www.instagram.com/p/Codjtv9tso-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[tyronetonyreed]

✨ Tony Tips Tuesdays: ✨

"Your unique voice is your superpower. No one else can tell your story the way you can.

💬 Every writer has a special story, one that can only be told through their perspective, experiences, and creative lens. Don’t hold back—let the world hear the authentic you. Remember, the world needs your voice. 💪

Dive deeper at www.tyronetonyreedjr.com/post/tony-tips-tuesdays-your-unique-voice-is-your-superpower

#TonyTips #TonyTipsTuesday #FindYourVoice #WriterSuperpower #WriterLife #WritingTips #IndieAuthor #BookTok #WriteYourStory #UniqueVoice #SuperheroWriter #BlackWritersMatter #BIPOCAuthors #BlackSuperheroes #SOLAD #ParanormalFantasy #YAFiction #ActionAdventureBooks #AngeloandAngeline #BlackWritersMatter #SupportBlackAuthors #BlackHeroes #BlackSuperheroes #BlackProtagonists #BlackFantasy #BlackWritersMatter

[sistahscifi]

Readers describe Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah as unputdownable! Swipe right to hear how Nana conceived the idea for the dystopian novel.

We have only five signed hardcover editions of Chain Gang All-Stars currently available. We might be able to order more from @PenguinRandomRouse, but not sure. @SistahScifi | www.sistahscifi.com | https://sistahscifi.com/products/signed-chain-gang-all-stars-by-nana-kwame-adjei-brenyah. Better yet, check it out from your local #library!!

Reposted @sfc_mfa One of the most exciting author visits we had to St Francis College Master's in Fine Arts @sfc_mfa was the incomparable Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah who was riding the success of his incredible short story collection Friday Black. At the time he was describing his work-in-progress, #chaingangallstars a novel which skewers our prison system, privatized interests, and our love of celebrity.

Well, the book is OUT and it is INCREDIBLE. Featuring the unforgettable Loretta Thurwar, Hurricane Staxx, and a scythe named LoveGuile, this novel lives at the juncture of Hunger Games and the New Jim Crow. It is unputdownable … the great news is, you can get signed copies by visiting @sistahscifi which I just did myself—although I hope I get @king_nk to sign my reading copy, I’m not chancing it …

#blackwritersmatter #ChainGangAllStars #SistahScifi #NanaKwameAdjeiBrenyah #SignefmdCopies #dystopian #authorvisits #FridayBlack #LorettaThurwar #HurricaneStaxx #TheNewJimCrow

Reposted @readwithjenna @king_nk says his father inspired his interest in social justice and the concept behind “Chain-Gang All-Stars.” 💛

[lizzstraight]

Feeling good today 🧡 #blackstories #blackhistory #blackstoriesmatter #blacklivesmatter #shareblackstories #blackculture #representationmatters #blackvoices #blackauthors #blackwriters #blackexcellence #black #storytelling #bookstagram #blackcreative #blackactors #blackisbeautiful #blackhistorymonth #blacklove #blackcommunity #blackwritersmatter #books #writer #blackbooks #blackcreativesmatter #racism #diversitymatters #blackboyjoy #celebratediversity #blacktheater https://www.instagram.com/p/Coe98wOLPiE/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bootiesbooksandtheblues]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! - JAMES BALDWIN (RIP) #BlackWritersMatter #beautifulisBLACK https://www.instagram.com/p/CSEpOaYrHn8/?utm_medium=tumblr

[scribesandvibes]

#heyyoungworld, #BOOKSCOMEINALLCOLORS when you #shopscribesandvibes! Take 10% off of this beautiful display of #blackhairstyles and #selfesteem with promo code FINDYOURTRIBE.⁠ ⁠ #scribesandvibes • #protectblackwomanhood • #weallneeddifferentbookstolove • #blackwritersmatter / #blackillustratorsmatter • #findyourtribe ・・・⁠ #blackgirlsmatter #bookcrush 📚😍: #HAPPYHAIR, written and illustrated by #MechalReneeRoe [ig: @mechalroe] https://www.instagram.com/p/Camh2yrroXM/?utm_medium=tumblr

[karmicsky]

My Toxic Sister

Why do you repeatedly call me ugly?

Why do you say I’m darker than you constantly?

Like my complexion is something to be ashamed of. I am not you nor do I want to be you.

Why aren’t you happy for me when I succeed?

You never spent time with me as children. You abused me as a child. Both physically and emotionally.

The envy and jealousy you emit is suffocating.

It brought me down to a level of self-hate. So much so I tried to end my life.

Why can’t you be happy for me?

Why is it always a competition between us?

Shouldn’t you raise me up the way I do to you? You are the second oldest and I the youngest.

Aren’t you ashamed of your behavior towards me?

Now you don’t speak to me as though I did something wrong?

You told me your dreams. I was excited for you. Encouraged you...

I told you my concerns. You got upset with the truth.

You want to be a great performer. But you don’t practice your craft.

How do you expect to be your best when you don’t put in the time or effort.

Yes there is natural talent, but in order for you to be the best you have to work harder than everyone around you.

Now I got something for myself that I am striving for and your jealousy almost broke me.

But I know now, I cannot trust you with my dreams or aspirations.

I hope one day you will see your faults. But as for now I will be happy for myself.

I will succeed without you. Because I never needed you I wanted you.

[ambitiousblackfeminist]

Post 27, Write Here

#3amblackpoetry in July (August) Post 27: Write Here Post 27, 2020: Dichotomous Dictums

#3amblackpoetry in July? On August 1?! As I said in yesterday's #3amblackpoetry in July post, a promise is a promise, and I promised myself I'd hit 30 posts and 30 days of writing activities in/for July. With this being 27, there are only 3 more left, and I'm not giving up just because publishing the remaining posts don't align with Western, linear concepts of time. No matter how many instances I appear to comply, know that there is no external clock or calendar determining my destiny; I set, stop, and reset the stopwatch of my life. Now, call this cocky, call this bravado, or call it presumptuous, but I articulate this otherwise private belief because it mirrors my approach to writing, and reminds me of today's prompt: "Write Here."

I know that in previous posts I've urged and shared reminders to stop second-guessing oneself while in the middle of writing - or before even starting. But like the tips I share with other teachers and community organizers, I want to make sure I include not just the negative framing (don't do this, stop doing this), but also the affirmative and action-centric framing (do this, try this, include this)? "Write here" is one solution or strategy of mine - and somewhat of a mantra. Where are you jotting your notes? They can be anywhere and everywhere, but they should be somewhere! Are you reacting to something or overflowing with some kind of sentiment? Is your cellphone with notes app handy so can you jot it down there, or can you compose an email draft? Yes, the brain is a powerful and often reliable place to store information, but somehow the fingertips are too!

However, I don't just want to talk about process; I want to elaborate a little on the topic of content and idea generation. More specifically, I need you to stop erasing ideas and first sentences. I'm not saying don't proofread or edit; what I am saying is that where something goes, how wide something reaches, and writing "The End" simply cannot happen without staying the course on an idea, word or sentence. 

For inspiration, consider a piece I wrote called "Badly Boujee," the link for which is included as part of today's post. Badly Boujee is now also a SONG with beats and engineering by Mike Delick, and lyrics AND VOCALS by me! It all started with the song "Bad and Boujee" and realizing how much I loved the syncopated and staccato-style rapping the performers (Migos and Lil Uzi Vert) display on the track. I mean listening even today, I dig it! One day, during a writing challenge like this, I tapped into my feelings of admiration and decided to write a poem that was partial tribute and partial (respectful) mimicry - embracing the dichotomous dictums that freed me up to not second-guess the presence or source of my zeal (commercial rappers sharing the same type of lyrical content that raises concern for many, as far as women, proximity to crime, etc.). I had no intentions of actually making it a song, but that's not my point. There wouldn't be a song, or poem to turn into a song, if I hadn't tapped into what was inside, and said, "let me go ahead with this idea, and just write here."

Happy writing y'all!

Badly Boujee https://soundcloud.com/rezaclif/badly-boujee

Bad and Boujee youtu.be/S-sJp1FfG7Q

#3AmBlackPoetry #NationalPoetryMonth #PoetryInJuly #ChristmasInJuly #RezaRites #3AmBlack #Poetry #AmbitiousBlackFeminist #photography #DigitalArt #collage #CollageArt #CarefreeBlackGirl #BlackGirlMagic #BlackWriters #AfroFuturism #BlackWomenWriters #BlackWritersMatter #WomenWritersOfIG

[samdelthepoet]

Picking Up The Pieces

Too often we tell ourselves that we are not good enough for the task at hand. We diminish our own talents, and make our self feel so small, that even the mole hill looks like a mountain. 

As of late I have found myself on yet another journey of self discovery. It seems as though each year that passes brings bigger obstacles, and scarier realities. 2020 has not been a year for the weak of heart. Between COVID-19, being a new mother, and the daily ups and downs of life, sometimes I want to throw the towel in. However, as I sit in my first art gallery showing, watching patrons come and go, reviewing my work, I cannot help but use that towel to wipe my sweat. 

Sometimes I am far too hard on myself. I finally made it to one of my goals, an art gallery. It is an honor to be a part of this experience. This post is merely a reminder to #BeYourOwnPinnacle. It’s hard enough having others tell you who you can and cannot be. Give yourself permission to be exactly who you are. 

Peace, Love, and Sunflower Dust,

SamDel 

[jas-it-up]

IG: @theblackgirlpoetry

[fabulizemag]

Happy birthday, Lorraine Hansberry. Hansberry was the first Black woman to have her play, A Raisin In The Sun on Broadway. #lorrainehansberry #araisininthesun #blackfeminism #womanist #blackfeminist #blacklgbt #blacklgbtq #blackhistory365 . . . . . #stateoftheculture #socialjustice #bookgirlmagic #unapologeticallyblack #blackwriters #goodblackreads #authorsofinstagram #bibliophile #bookaddict #blackwritersmatter #bookstagrammer #africanamericanhistory #blackpoetsociety #womenwholead #blackhollywood #blackownedbusiness #yanovels #blackandproud #blackwritersofinstagram #blackliterature (at Newark, New Jersey) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAZDVhFpWKM/?igshid=1qhm8kr61bkiy

[rstraylor]

I’ve been waiting forever for my new mug to come in, so I can take a cool #bookstagram post. It’s taking forever, so I figured what the hey? I should just post something. Anything 😂 So, how about 10 facts about me?⁣ ⁣ ⁣ 1. My favorite colors are purple and black 💜🖤⁣ 2. I’m an empath 🙏🏾⁣ 3. I love cartoons (Rugrats, Looney Tunes, Teen Titans, etc.) 😃⁣ 4. My favorite movie is Scream 😱 (horror movies are the best)⁣ 5. I’m from Louisiana. Lived there most of my life until I moved to GA 3 weeks ago 🍑⁣ 6. I’m 5’8. So, tall for a woman, short for a human 😅😂⁣ 7. I’m a social worker, which you probably know if you checked out my bio (or my book). Yet, I’m also an entrepreneur—fashion blogger, clothing designer (the shirt I’m wearing here is from my website 🔲). You can check out those pages @ravenshonice and @selfbyshonice. ⁣ 8. I’m a Cancer sun, Scorpio moon, Virgo rising so I’m kind of crazy 🤣⁣ 9. My favorite subject in school was math 🤣 even though I’ve always loved to read and write. Nothing beats derivatives and quadratic formulas ig 😅⁣ 10. My favorite song is “If You’re Happy and You Know It” 🙃🙂⁣ ⁣ Tell me something about you! I’d love to get to know my follows better 💕⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #amwriting #writingcommunity #mentalhealthmatters #indieauthor #ownvoices #blackwritersmatter #tcc #truecrime #bookreviews #betareaders #gettoknowme #columbine #10factsaboutme #blackwomenwhowrite #kindleunlimited #supportindieauthors (at Norcross, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B79w_zsAkdg/?igshid=d2aivuj83c6n

[visualizeoblivion]

New post is up, titled Fatherhood. Check it out now on my site!!! Dwyane Wade’s bravery is unmatched. And Zion’s? Hers is unfathomable. See my opinion on the matter. Link in bio #dwyanewade #dwyanewadeson #dwyanewade3 #fatherprime #wayofwade #blackfathers #blackfathersmatter #blackfatherhood #blackfatherhoodmatters #lgbtq #lgbtq🌈 #motivation #inspiration #blackwritersofinstagram #blackwritersmatter #writersofinstagram #adonisinquiry https://www.instagram.com/p/B6lTifih80i/?igshid=100cgs5ev0tfi

[bootiesbooksandtheblues]

Happy Birthday! JAMES BALDWIN #BlackWritersMatter #beautifulisBLACK https://www.instagram.com/p/CDYp1ImJqJu/?igshid=eq9gomaw6h5h

[niasimone]

January 1st.