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This is our last “Octavia Tried to Tell Us” webinar.  Can you believe it?  And it's not because the pandemic is over (because Omicron).  But it's definitely time to keep envisioning and building a more just future - because we know there's no “going back to a pre-pandemic normal.”

We are excited to welcome writer-educator-poet Walidah Imarisha.  She is the co-editor of Octavia's Brood: Science Fiction Stories from Social Justice Movements and Another World is Possible. We look forward to a lively conversation about Octavia and the future.  We'll be online together Saturday, January 22nd at 12:00 noon PT/ 3:00 pm ET. 

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Title: Unknown < i say  Bridgerton>
Artist: Corpor8chic aka Mahogany art< https://www.deviantart.com/corpor8chic >
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From Shawn Alleyne  < Pyroglyphics Studio > OR < https://www.deviantart.com/pyroglyphics1 > 
Heel

Sinful Waters

Ball and Chain

Prior entry in his january erotic series, follow the chain
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Happy Birthday to Marcus Garvey
Considering Marcus Garvey saw the caribbean or north america during his life as places that Black people needed to get away from, when you think of the struggles/challenges/unhappiness in Black Americans <Blacks or Negras 
 from Canada/USA/MExico/JAmaica/HAiti/Dominican Republic/Puerto Rico/Trinidad/Colombia/Venezuela/Brazil/Chile/Argentina or any other land in the American continent> in the American Continent, was MArcus Garvey proven right about the inefficacy of Black people living side Whites? Side the best efficacy of Blacks when they live mostly around Blacks? 

And today happens to be MArtin Luther King Jr Day
I quote MArtin Luther King Jr the third concernng voting rights legislation
""he would be greatly disappointed in the leadership in the Senate...that it's chosen so far not to get this done""
MLK the Third either is using very well constructed language or doesn't know his father. Disappointment today refers to an unfulfilled desire or want. Not, to remove from office. if MLK the third  is suggesting MLK jr. will desire senators be disappointed. I 100% concur to that. MLK jr. always said in words how dysfunctional the class of elected officials are to the improvement of the populace in the U.S.A. If MLK the third is suggesting MLK jr. desired  or thought the congress of the usa will act in the betterment of voting rights, Ihe doesn't know his father. MLK jr. wasn't an elected official for a simple reason. That path doesn't lead to the freedom leaded to tell the truth, to lead the people when what has to be said can't be a lie. 

Tomorrow is the anniversary of the battle of Hayes-Pond. 
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Happy birthday Sade
Nothing can come between us- For the distant lovers

The Sweetest Taboo-  For the secret lovers

Love is stronger than Pride - For the long time lovers <NEar my favorite Sade song, though I don't have a clear favorite>

Smooth operator- For the players

Is it a crime- for the mistresses or ladies of the evening out there

And just so you know, Sade's early videos had an interwoven story about her and a guy if you notice:)

Before I read the article...hmmm, well, disney planned the avengers arc from the beginning of their acquisition of marvel. Now they are in the second arc stage so I am certain they have decided a multi media interwoven story between streaming/film/animated toons et cetera all involving kang the conqueror whose identity allows for kang to appear as a criminal or civilian in stories ranging from the highly technological to the magical to the streetcrime. KAng already set the groundwork in the loki miniseries. many kangs exist and they are in battle with themselves. but they each have different ways, different specific skills or interests or paths, some to dominate some not to, so this allows all types of marvel heroes to floruish. Characters like daredevil can floruish with kang as the center piece villain as opposed to a thanos who you can't imagine a street hero fighting. what does this mean for denzel washignton or michael b jordan's interest. Well, Jordan can sell to Disney a movie where denzel doesn't have to be in their main story line or prepared story line and they can fit him in a branch cause KAng comes in so many forms, outside of the various baddies in the universe. and that I think will fit denzel whose only franchise he has experience in is the equalizer which is based on him., and isn't a franchise in the volume of a marvel story arc and he may not want to be in something to grand. LEt alone if this activity from jordan is part of a conversation he had with Boseman about helping Boseman's mentor into the marvel universe that will not be commonly known. so, ... after I read the article... Denzel stated he is looking for a fatherly role, so supporting role is usually like that, not a black panther -esque role or any headliner. Also , nothing he needs to be tied into for a twenty year phase or something like that. Thus even if it is a leading fatherly role it isn't going to be heavily sequelled. So maybe a single role in three films. ... In conclusion, what roles? The cheapest answer is a film series, Wakandan Kings. Where Denzel plays a wakandan king of old, up in age, before t'chaka. That kind of film series can dive deeper into how wakanda related to the black community during enslavement by whites in the past. and can relate to kang as his activities are atemporal. While it also attaches to a well known franchise product. A riskier idea is to use lesser known characters. Maybe Jordan can be brother voodoo, and denzel can be papa jambo. IT is a lesser known character. IT is in the ghost rider zone of magical characters so it isn't in the high tech/outer space zone like avengers/guardians of the galaxy/black panther/spider man fame. THus the film has a space for potential as superhero films in the magical zone haven't fared as well. Blade started the modern superhero craze off, but blade, a vampire adventure, in many ways, like twilight, a vampire romance, has a more biology feel than spiritual feel. science or knowledge, not necessarilly superstition or curses. Maybe they can try denzel as an older night thrasher, and the film is the new warriors, I can't recall a film of teenage superheroes dominating. If Jordan is willing to be the financier it can work. they can bring in a bunch of young thespians as many of the new warriors haven't been in film yet, have a totally fresh story, and allow that fatherly role denzel wants. Disney will have their desires, jordan will have his ideas, denzel will have what he is willing to do. ... nobody will ask me:) haha

https://www.blackenterprise.com/michael-b-jordan-has-some-things-in-mind-to-get-denzel-washington-into-the-marvel-universe/&nbsp;

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chocolate

ice play

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Ice

Milky Way

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Call for Submissions: Weaving Our Stories Spring Resistance Magazine
Weaving Our Stories is a Hawai’i rooted abolitionist program focused on storytelling as a means for liberation. We challenge existing, harmful narratives and instead cultivate the capability to weave new counter-narratives that recognize and celebrate the beauty and brilliance of our storytellers. Our stories demand justice and liberation.
Send us your art, poems, stories, essays, and articles that speak to our resistance and liberation by 1/15/22. 
Writer/Artist must be BIPOC (black, indigenous, person of color)
We will not publish work that supports any forms of destructive social hierarchies including, but not limited to racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, heterosexism, classism, and religious bigotry.
We are looking for stories that are rooted in your lived experiences and that align to at least one of our themes of resistance: Cultural Memory, Accountability, Resisting False Binaries and Countering Hegemony.
Submission guidelines

Weaving Our Stories Spring Resistance Community Magazine
As 2021 draws to a close, we reflect on the many stories that celebrate our victories, our joy, and our resilience. We also celebrate those stories of resistance that continue to demand justice and an honest reckoning with the  many lived experiences that are often rendered invisible. 

Weaving Our Stories seeks writing and art that amplifies the BIPOC experience worldwide. While the rich and powerful continue to push a single narrative, we at Weaving Our Stories are looking for creative work that reveals the concealed story, the stories pushed to the edge, the stories that long to be told. Give us your art, poems, stories, essays, and articles that speak to our resistance and liberation. 

We are looking for your stories that align to the following themes:

Cultural Memory, Accountability, Resisting False Binaries and Countering Hegemony. 

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Submission Guidelines:

Writer/Artist must be BIPOC (black, indigenous, person of color)

We will not publish work that supports any forms of destructive social hierarchies including, but not limited to racism, sexism, ableism, ageism, heterosexism, classism, and religious bigotry.

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Deadline: 15 January 2022

“Our histories never unfold in isolation. We cannot truly tell what we consider to be our own histories without knowing the other stories. And often we discover that those other stories are actually our own stories.”
― Angela Y. Davis

“Our story remains unwritten. It rests within the culture, which is inseparable from the land. To know this is to know our history.” -Haunani Kay-Trask

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5:23 I don't see the presence of Robeson in comparison to Poitier as the same. Robeson was physically a rare man. And in his cultural views public or unapologetic in a way poitier never was. 
6:23 I didn't know poitier was tone deaf, wow! Nike, do you think that was part of his speaking style? 
8:37 good point Nicole, doing behind the scenes is the long term work
10:04 Nicole, I didn't know he won for "a love of ivy" 
17:57 yes, Nicole, sidney poitier comprehended the importance of superstars being together and audiences influenced by that.
20:57 the original writer of t"to sir with love" didn't like the film, but Poitier I think always tried to be the teacher in film
22:46 Nike, what did he achieve as the ambassador to the bahamas in japan? 
24:40 I notice no talk of the diahan carroll relationship in this time
27:46 Nicole honest position, the role in a movement is various for others. Poitier and Belafonte were not the same in their role in the movement but eternal friends.
Great show:) 
Maybe do a show on soundtracks for black films

VIDEO LINK

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Title: Lava Lamp 

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Tantric

Service

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#openpulpit Eric Adams/NYCC signed a law that allows a noncitizen/permanent resident NC/PR who has not been sentenced for a crime in 30 days to vote for elections in NYC,agree? NC/PR of NYC will not be able to vote for NYS/Federal. please state the city you live in the comments

Lifewriting: Write for Your Life!

Virgin Voyage

JANUARY 09, 2022 STEVEN BARNES AND TANANARIVE DUE SEASON 1 EPISODE 1

In this "Virgin Voyage," authors and screenwriters Steven Barnes and Tananarive Due introduce the Lifewriting Podcast - where they talk about writing during stressful times, breaking into Hollywood,  and balancing life and art. Every week we’ll share more tips on how to build a better life while you create your dream projects - even if it’s only one sentence a day. 

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1912568/9852742

CONGRATULATIONS to Black Sands Entertainment < https://www.blacksandsentertainment.com/>  and to founders Manuel & Geizsel Godoy for their $500,000 SHARK TANK deal with Kevin Hart and Mark Cuban!
The indy comics publisher will now use the resources and star power to launch an ANIMATED version of their printed comics! 
Manuel has worked HARD to grow this IP and tonight on Shark Tank it has paid off!!

Shawn Alleyne  < Pyroglyphics Studio > OR < https://www.deviantart.com/pyroglyphics1 > - entries from his january series

The spot

Almost

Worship

Grip

Third eye kiss

More

submission 

My favorite Sidney Poitier films, and soundtracks

Paris Blues

The Long SHips
https://ok.ru/video/724620479028

Buck and the PReacher trailer

Nonqonqo from a warm december

Soundtracks to note
Buck and the Preacher theme, stil the baddest western theme song you ever heard, hands  down

Paris Blues

my after thoughts
May his spirit fly high. An unquestioned legend of cinema. An ambassador to the miscegenist/nonviolent/meritocratist culture that is the symbol of the black elite in the usa for 150 years and counting. .... I will not lie about my feelings/thoughts to his career in majority as a thespian/sex symbol. They are not as positive as many other black people. But, I am a unashamed fan of Paris Blues<the soundtrack of that movie , man underrated classic, duke ellington/louis armstrong/billy strayhorn/aaron bridgers/ and the original book story would had made it even bigger , always feel bad for poitier/carroll/newman/woodward , they had a gem if the money didn't get involved>;the long ships <I love that story>  ; buck and the preacher<that somehow many black people who supposedly love poitier  have never seen >;a warm december <my personal favorite in terms of romance movies from him>... I want to add something I researched recently, I never realized how many films poitier directed, stir crazy was made for 10 million and made 100 million, I argue poitier warranted more films to direct. well enough of my needless banter, i hope poitier died with a smile, i know he had many who loved him.

ART title: Sidney Poitier
Artist: Shaytan666
https://www.deviantart.com/shaytan666/art/Sidney-Poitier-287966796

Title: Art Divination
Artist: Deviantart Team 
The first word you see is your art focus for 2022!
What did you find?
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The ThrillerFest XVII - 2022 conference will be held at the
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
  from May 31 - June 4, 2022.

Enter our free and fun Best First Sentence Contest!
 
Each winner will receive a 10-page critique from one of the teachers of the Master Class. The deadline for entries is May 1, 2022.

To enter the 2022 Best First sentence contest, please email your submissions to bestfirstsentence@gmail.com. You may only submit one entry. To qualify for entry you must be an ITW member or registered for ThrillerFest XVII (2022). Winners will be announced on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at the CraftFest Luncheon and on social media. All winners will be notified shortly thereafter via email.
 
A few winning samples from the 2021 cohort:

My mom told me I could do whatever I wanted for the whole summer I was fourteen, so I decided to find the Red Rock serial killer. – Melissa Yi

She sat on the rocking chair with the bloody knife in her lap and listened to the chorus of frogs while she waited. – Diane Bator

Beast was the name her mother gave her. – Matt Leyshon
 

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Title: First of the year
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Title: Slurp 
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Lifewriting: An Hour A Week

Grants

INTRODUCTION
The FIYAH Literary Magazine Grant Series is intended to assist Black writers of speculative fiction in defraying costs associated with honing their craft. 

The series includes three $1,000 grants to be distributed annually based on a set of submission requirements. All grants with the exception of the Emergency Grant will be issued and awarded as part of Juneteenth every year. The emergency grant will be awarded twice a year in $500 amounts.

The grants are limited to prose only for now. If you are interested in sponsoring grants for poetry, editorial, or visual/graphic media, email team [at] fiyahlitmag.com.

AVAILABLE GRANTS
1: The Rest Grant

The FIYAH Rest Grant is for activists and organizers with a record of working on behalf of the SFF community, but who are in need of respite or time to recommit to their personal projects. Application materials include a 1-2 page personal statement on one’s history of work or ongoing projects on behalf of an inclusive SFF space.

2: Emergency Grant (2x $500)

This is a needs-based grant to assist Black SFF writers with emergency financial circumstances which may be interfering with their ability to write. Emergency circumstances may include but are not limited to threat of eviction, payment of school fees, compromised or destroyed equipment, injury, travel for family care-taking in a time of crisis, or disaster or medical related relief. The Emergency Grant is awarded biannually, once in March and once in October. Application requirements include a 1-page statement detailing the nature of the emergency need for funds and intent for its use.

3: Study Grant

This grant is to be used for defraying costs associated with attending workshops, retreats, or conducting research for a writing project. Application requirements include proof of acceptance to a workshop or retreat (where applicable),  a 1-page description of the work requiring research, and a 3k-word writing sample.

4: Craft Grant

This grant is awarded based on a writer’s submitted WIP sample or project proposal, in the spirit of assisting with the project’s completion. Application requirements include a 5k-word writing sample, a 1-page proposal or synopsis of the project in question, and an introductory document detailing your goals for the project after completion.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants for any FIYAH Grant must:

Be 18 years of age by June 19th of the application year
Be a writer of speculative fiction. Speculative fiction is an umbrella term for fantasy, science-fiction, horror, magical realism, and their associated subgenres.
FIYAH Grants, like our other submissions, are open to Black people of the African Diaspora. This definition is globally inclusive (Black anywhere in the world) and also applies to mixed/biracial and Afro-appended people regardless of gender identity or orientation.

Submissions for all grants begin January 2022. Return to this page at that time for access to the submission portal to send in your materials

https://www.fiyahlitmag.com/grants/

It’s not only elves that are busy making in December! Find projects, presents, and holiday props (call it decor if you must) all month long in our Maker Advent Invent Calendar. Check in each day for a new project to make, inspiration, and a whole lot of maker cheer. Show us what you make by tagging us on social and using #maketogether!
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Title: 2022
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