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https://www.tumblr.com/blackexcellence/745411300034772992/whenweallvote-we-are-saddened-to-hear-about-the PRIOR COMMENTS from @Pioneer1 from @Troy yeah, that would be sexist by today’s standards. It is natural to notice another human’s attractiveness you just get yourself in trouble, expressing it when it has nothing to do with the subject.

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Zoey Williams. Is Canada First. Female. Black. Pilot. To. Fly. A,,Boeing 777.....I. Read....!.

He is being honored with a showcase on FLickr https://blog.flickr.net/en/2024/02/27/visual-storytelling-with-photographer-and-archivist-elvert-barnes/ The following are my favorites for more images concerning Black people captured by Elvert, utilize the following https://exbphoto.com/blackheritage

Pioneering 20 Years: Universal Write Publications Marks Major Milestone Independent Black-owned scholarly press celebrates two decades of amplifying Black voices and perspectives BALTIMORE, MD, February 26, 2024 – Universal Write Publications (UWP), an independent Black-owned scholarly press, is celebrating two decades of promoting and publishing academic works that underscore Black voices and narratives. Founded in 2004 by Dr. Ayo Sekai, UWP has flourished from a passion project publishing fiction and children’s books into a respected publisher of rigorous, peer-reviewed academic literature that enriches African agency discussions. …

Superior Achievement in a Novel Due, Tananarive – The Reformatory (Gallery/Saga Press/Titan) Hendrix, Grady – How to Sell a Haunted House (Berkley/Titan) Jones, StephenGraham – Don’t Fear the Reaper (Gallery/Saga Press/Titan) LaValle, Victor – Lone Women (One World) Wendig, Chuck – Black River Orchard (Del Rey/Penguin Random House) Superior Achievement in Long Fiction Due, Tananarive – “Rumpus Room” (The Wishing Pool and Other Stories, Akashic Books) Jiang, Ai – Linghun (Dark Matter INK) Khaw, Cassandra – The Salt Grows Heavy (Tor Nightfire/Macmillan/Titan) McCarthy, J.A.W. – Sleep Alone (Off Limits Press LLC) …

what are some of your favorite poems by black authors? Maya, Angelou’s, Still I Rise. LOVE IT!!! It's life-changing, spirit-boosting, reminiscent of the power of our ancestors, reasons to love, laugh, forgive, stand in our truth, persevere and have the audacity to smile, wink and walk away gracefully.

Dr. Joe Louis Dudley, Sr. (May 9, 1937 – February 8, 2024) was a prominent entrepreneur Dudley Products, Inc., a prominent Black haircare brand.

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All Writers Join in! I will not be able to . Hosted by the highly experienced and supportive Steven Barnes + Tananarive Due learn from writers in the business of film Take notes. For those in the area, come live. SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17TH AT 2PM PACIFIC TIME You can still sign up at: www.screenwritingwebinar.com THIS PRODUCT IS AVAILABLE ON A "SLIDING SCALE". We trust you. If you cannot afford the full price, send an email to SCREENWRITINGSECRETS@GMAIL.COM and explain, and we'll send you a link to "pay what you can" and still be part of the community!

Ayesha Kazim [ https://www.flickr.com/photos/ayeshakazim/ ] is a freelance photographer and member of [ https://blackwomenphotographers.com/ ] who specializes in creating intimate, vibrant portraits that embody resilience, power, and a quiet confidence. Ayesha's work is influenced by a diverse range of cultures and experiences, stemming from her upbringing in fourteen different countries. This rich background enables her to create powerful portraits that tell a story. Select images from gallery below Full Aticle Plus Gallery https://blog.flickr.net/en/2024/02/14/photographer-spotlight-ayesha-kazim/

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Welcome to "the best writing workshop" (Linda Addison) you can possibly take. On SATURDAY FEBRUARY 17TH 2024, FROM 2-5PM PACIFIC you'll have the chance to experience "The best writing workshop" (Linda Addison) taught by NY Times bestselling and award-winning writers and teachers. Recent developments have created a path that can take a beginner from totally outside Hollywood to mastering the game! This workshop takes a combined CENTURY of writing experience, amateur and professional, and boils down the essentials into a power-packed THREE HOURS of critical lessons. HOUR ONE: GETTING STARTED. The amazing "Lifewriting" system of writing, a six-step process…

Flickr has a 20th anniversary and they are inviting photographers to present photographs honoring their blue and pink. THE DETAILS How do I participate in the contest? To enter, join this group by clicking the Join button next to the group's name and adding a single photo that best captures Flickr's logo colors, blue and hot pink together in one photo. The photo can be taken and uploaded anytime. The contest runs from Feb 1st to Feb 29th. There is no tag/keyword requirement to enter in this contest. EXAMPLES OF WORK https://flic.kr/p/wCgmTX What are the requirements in order for the photo to be eligible for winning? How do I add a photo to…

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133art Commissions are Open ya'll! Pin-ups, Covers, and illustration. Commission details: $400.00USD for each full-color, 1-2 character(s), limited background commission piece. Half payment upfront, half payment upon completion. Paypal is the payment method of choice (but if that's not an option we can work it out). If additional characters are needed in the same piece the additional charge for each extra character is $50.00USD. (So in the case of a 3 character piece the charge will be $450.00USD and so on). Procedure: 1st draft pencils will be sent to purchaser for approval, with the option…

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Happy Perihelion It will occur at 7:38pm Eastern standard time or UTC -5 the earth is the closest it will be to the sun, at 91,404,095 miles, and on its elliptical orbit about the sun, continuously increases the distance between the earth's center to the Sun's center, till the July aphelion THe following is my 2023 art summary. If you have made an art summary or will like to make one, please link it in the comments [they can be quite long so...] or if need be, make it in the comments in this post. To see my 2023 art list use the following URL https://rmnewsletter.over-blog.com/2023/02/2023-art-summary.html A condensed form is the following Art vs Ar…

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Thank you to Kisura Flytie for informing me about hawaii's black community her youtube https://www.youtube.com/@plantdyefortextiles I asked questions, here are my answers The schomburg is a museum/library dedicated to a part of the history /heritage of the Black populace in the U.S.A. It was started by Schomburg, who is black, but the schomburg has always rejected the various perspectives of black history or heritage in the usa for a focus on integrated heritage , the segregatory/militant/nationalistic heritages in the black populace in the usa have always been downplayed, not unwanted, but not emphasized, not exposed. https://www.nypl.org/loc…

thoughts to the kwanzaa crawl https://www.kwanzaacrawl.com/ Umoja (Unity): To strive for and to maintain unity in the family, community, nation, and race. Kujichagulia (Self-determination): To define and name ourselves, as well as to create and speak for ourselves. Ujima (Collective work and responsibility): To build and maintain our community together and make our brothers' and sisters' problems our problems and to solve them together. Ujamaa (Cooperative economics): To build and maintain our own stores, shops, and other businesses and to profit from them together. Nia (Purpose): To make our collective vocation the building and developing of our …

She has already reached the amount needed to go forward, still time to get some cards https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1523185314/big-booty-jane-and-a-very-arie-christmas-trading-card-project?ref=7ea32t

I've been meaning to announce this for awhile, but I kept forgetting to make the graphic. Anyway, I'm happy to finally announce my first con appearance for 2024: Pasadena Comic Con, January 28 from at the Pasadena Convention Center (exact time/schedule pending). I'm ready to show SoCal what my art is all about! https://www.deviantart.com/lamontrobinsonart

I know some of you frequent such circles well Title: Rifle Girl Artist: Dualmask - Jonathan Price Buy a print The Hunter, an art print by Jonathan Price - INPRNT

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You've likely heard the phrase, 'Now that's the real McCoy'. Did you know that the phrase was birthed from an invention by Elijah McCoy who developed a lubricating cup that automatically and evenly distributed oil over the locomotives for steam engine moving parts while in motion? While others put forth similar devices, railroaders often requested 'the Real McCoy'. Patented in 1872, Elijah's invention was used on almost all railroads in North America by 1900. Of course, Elijah held over 57 other patents (including the lawn sprinkler), but sold the rights to some of his patents to raise money to open the Elijah McCoy manufacturing company So, w…

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I enjoy writing African-American historical fiction stories. The whileBlack Chronicles’ expose how truly terrifying it must have been for our Elders. We need to continue to tell our story. It’s a fascinating history of survival when told from a different perspective. Black literature is critical to our mental health. Last call: On November 15, 2023, free eBook promotion on the second book in the whileBlack Chronicles, “If The Elders Call.” If you like to read with a purpose and haven’t experienced the whileBlack Chronicles’ this is a no-risk introduction. o #39 in Teen & Young Adult US 20th Century Historical Fiction eBooks o #5…

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The 22nd Annual Hurston/Wright Legacy Awards Show Troy Johnson, accepting the Madam “CJ” Walker Award for Merit from the Hurston/Wright Foundation Is it too self-serving to put yourself in The Black Excellence Showcase? 😉

I am so in love with my people. I constantly think about the power of Black Greatness, and Black Wallstreet came to mind. Then, I thought about the many black/affluent neighborhoods in the US. Then, of course, Black Wealth in general...BEAUTIFUL, POWERFUL, STRONG!! There's not even enough space on this page to list the places where you can find Black areas/communities/land... of Wealth, so I leave you with a couple of sights that list a few. https://www.theroot.com/the-other-black-wall-streets-1823010812 https://www.bet.com/article/4nev6s/see-the-10-most-affluent-black-neighborhoods-in-america Tulsa, Okla (Greenwood Ne…

I am so in love with my people. I constantly think about the power of Black Greatness, and Black Wallstreet came to mind. Then, I thought about the many black/affluent neighborhoods in the US. Then, of course, Black Wealth in general...BEAUTIFUL, POWERFUL, STRONG!! There's not even enough space on this page to list the places where you can find Black areas/communities/land... of Wealth, so I leave you with a couple of sights that list a few. https://www.theroot.com/the-other-black-wall-streets-1823010812 https://www.bet.com/article/4nev6s/see-the-10-most-affluent-black-neighborhoods-in-america Tulsa, Okla (Greenwood Ne…

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A group of eccentric characters learn different lessons in greed, lust, and desire as they encounter supernatural creatures in the enchanted muggy land of South Florida. It is a dark and spooky twist on the Black culture of South Florida. The FIRST TWO EPISODES are on Black Oak TV. And we will have weekly drops for all eight episodes leading up to Halloween. You can sign up for a free trial and experience the whole series streaming EXCLUSIVELY on Black Oak TV via desktop or the app. https://www.blackoak.tv/catalog/shows/criblore see more posts from filled with magic content https://aalbc.com/tc/search/?&q=moon ferguson&type=c…

This is just a reminder of a VERY FEW Black Greatness inventions having a worldwide life-changing impact! AND this list ONLY goes back to the late 1800s! IKR!!! You're welcome, world!!

The Ethiopian Empress Who Defeated Italy: Taytu Betul The Battle of Adwa, Empress Taytu & Menelik II I have been reading about this war and how the Italtians invaded Africa, Ethiopia and Eritrea and I am so amazed that this kind of history is not taught over here in America. I think this conflict that occurred in the late 1800s, is so important to know!

Betty Boop refers to a culture started by black women as jazz dancers , jazz a musical form started by black musicians.

Just Us Books, Nation's Leading Black Owned Children's Book Publisher, Celebrates 35th Anniversary Cheryl Willis Hudson and Wade Hudson, Founders of Just Us Books (West Orange, NJ) September 22, 2023 ─ The average life-span of a small business is eight and a half years according to The New York Times. As Just Us Books prepares to celebrate 35 years in business, it's not only beating the odds, it's also continuing to blaze a trail, publishing children's books that center and celebrate Black stories, history and culture. "Just Us Books' 35th anniversary is not just a celebration of our company," says Wade Hudson, CEO and co-founder. "It'…

Black Greatness: Have you seen the movie, 'Something the Lord Made'? Vivien Theodore Thomas (his mom just knew she was having a girl, and chose the name Vivian in spite of the fact that she had a son) was an American laboratory supervisor who developed a procedure used to treat blue baby syndrome Thomas did not have any professional education, nor experience in a research laboratory; however, he served as supervisor of the surgical laboratories at Johns Hopkins for 35 years. In 1976, Hopkins awarded him an honorary doctorate and named him an instructor of surgery for the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.. Without any education past…

I was doing some research on Black-owned websites and stumbled across this -- 70 years of marriage wow! Happy 70th Wedding Anniversary to The Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, who were married on September 12, 1953. Read More.

A village of Heros: I drove my mom 2-hours to visit a friend that she hadn't seen in 64 years!! OMG...the wisdom that I had the privilege of witnessing as they reminisced about the good-ol-days, was humbling. Although they overcame many, many, many obstacles and witnessed unforgettable events, they laughed hysterically about the conversations they had talking out the window after curfew. You can imagine the thoughts and emotions that ran through my mind as I smiled with joy that I was able to make this reunion happen. Then, I reflected on the village of heroes that surrounded me as I grew up - helping to mold me into the Black Girl Magic that I am toda…