This week at an event for THE PEOPLE’S PROJECT, a reader asked in a gracious and cheeky way what I would hope white readers in particular would get out of the book. Or more directly, what I would TELL white readers. And this was basically my answer: African-Americans are experts on America.

I think a lot of people don't know this Zoom feature exists: under "React" there's a "Be Right Back" button that mutes your audio, turns off your camera, and puts a label on your square. And then when you come back you just click the "Back" button. Repost to save us all from "BRB" chat messages!

Just got an ad for a “Scoups Ladle” completely unrelated to Seventeen or Kpop afaik, and lol.

Wow, I loved this. Fascinating.

✨ Iconic ✨

Bringing the dad (hat) jokes for Army Selca Day. #ArmySelcaDay #arsd

I have a Lot going on today, so I have to leave the live, but I did take out some of my life frustrations by reporting every single comment I saw asking Jungkook to speak English. 💅🏼 Not the day to try me.

OK, he’s back. 🥰

Is Jungkook sleeping on live again or what (fondly)

Feels very early 30s that I used my electric kettle to more efficiently make jello shots.

My other love language, especially when it comes to Kpop. 🤣

And then tell anyone else in your life that isn't a lady that is using an app to track their reproductive cycles too 💗

Made a playlist of these and digging them all so far.

Starting to think about BTS freebies for spring. 😅 I made bracelets for a long time, but tried out keychains for Ateez. Army, do you have a preference?

In my area seeing a lot of rhinovirus still and mycoplasma pneumonia (walking pneumonia) oh and cherry on top more covid too. Also with school starting expect lots more to come!

This is my love language.

The scene: A branding meeting to come up with a tagline. My boss: What about “The best is yet to come”? Me: Taken. 🤣🤷🏻‍♀️💜

Nothing terrible happened at work today, but everything was so annoying and I got so worked up that I finally reached out to a doctor about getting evaluated for ADHD after having their info. for months. 🤣 It is truly unfortunate that nothing fuels me like spite!

I'm going to scream. This is war crime upon war crime upon war crime. You're going to genocide two peoples at the same time?? This is a totally unforgivable thing to even *think about*, let alone *actually implement.*

So I ordered the “discovery set” (which is just travel sizes of all their scents), and my verdict is: Everything is weird! Not bad, but all weird! I did a sniffering session with my friend who is way more into perfume and has a better nose than I do, and she agrees.

Wow, get this man out on a moor.

Still watching old Run BTS, and Jin said this. 🥺 I know he’s just using it as a silly argument for the fake debate, but after his earlier live, I got a little emosh!

In case anyone has ever doubted my claims of being Namjoon’s equal as a god of destruction: Just nearly got taken out by a can of soup bc I somehow dropped it on my chest while taking it out of the cupboard, and it felt like I Wile E. Coyote’d myself with a fucking anvil. 🤣

Am I going to manifest the BTS comeback tour setlist by making a list of songs I want to learn all the lyrics to? 😅

2000-ish: I get my first celebrity crush on John Cusack 2018-20: I get super into K-dramas, Korean movies, and eventually Kpop 🥰 2025: I attend a John Cusack event, and he tells the audience he doesn’t really like modern movies — except for Korean ones!!! What a weird, wonderful life.

Wow, Ateez and Kylie Minogue is sending me into orbit!!! Can’t wait for KPopped.

BTS as native Australian animals that could fuck you up - a thread 🦘

‼️IMMEDIATE REQUEST FOR AID‼️ My friend has no power or running water right now in 🔥 90-100 degree 🔥 weather, and needs help with Uber/Lyft to buy ice and water, cooling supplies and food! Please send help to @Transtenderism on Venmo!

it is sort of crazy-making, having grown up with "never disclose your name, age, location, likeness, or any potentially identifying details online" as the golden standard of online safety taught to me as a kid, to hear people be like "yeah upload your whole ass government ID to a poorly secured app"

Fit check for my napalm era (aka seeing Ateez in Chicago).

Everything reminds me of them. ☠️

jeon jungkook with his painted nails, crying in front of millions of people as he watches an animated movie. toxic masculinity is dead and jungkook killed it

My friend is a Black trans activist and community organizer who has been going hungry for days at a time. Today is especially bad, as x needs enough funds to order food delivery with fees and tip, because x does not have a vehicle. Can you please help? This request is urgent: Venmo @Transtenderism

Plot twist: The celeb couple of the summer is Mingyu and these fucking Cheez-Its.

Oh, Namjoon. Never change. 🥰

Went on an impromptu pasta adventure today. I decided to freeze it for later, so I guess I’ll have to wait to find out how it actually went. But it seems fine so far!

I have loved Lea my entire life. I literally don’t remember not knowing about her. Finding out she was ARMY too was just gravy. I’m so happy she is being honored! 😭

You know what this means If you see BTS in the wild - you have NOT seen BTS in the wild. Period Nothing abt flights departing or arriving unless the boys share it on their OWN Let official communications official. No rumors! If you see something, say something and report: protect.hybecorp.com

Begging people to start paying attention so you can tell what these edited pics look like, because I've seen a shit-ton of them over the past few days. Run a reverse image search if you're not sure, it will find similar photos so you can check if the one you're about to post is original or edited.

Vehicle repairs were necessary. But DAMN... *sigh* Got to keep driving, or I can’t drive kids places, can’t get to work. If anyone has a few dollars to spare to help, this all went on credit: www.paypal.me/LeslieKung

CHAPTER TWO ARMY: What's it like meeting all seven of them for the first time? Are they as chaotic as you had imagined? Are you enjoying the overlapping talks and the IJBOL-ing??? 😂 Seeing Yoongi smile, hearing him interact with them for the first time? I'm so happy for you. 🥹💜

We’re so back. 🥰

DONT TALK TO ME

Love a niche thread *chefs kiss*

Hi, Kpop creators — I hope you know how great you are! I write, market, and kind of design for a living, and I’m constantly blown away by your talent and dedication. Kudos to all of you! 🎉

Hell yes. I’m only a few minutes in, and this is already giving us so much. Carats, we won. youtu.be/Le6ZzIVXshw

I feel like I’m already late, even though it came out four days ago, but KPop Demon Hunters? OBSESSED.

Got my nails done light purple after my original request went Awry (no one’s fault), and then I messed around at home until I got Bangtan celebration nails!

My AC in my van is broken, my dryer is broken, and my middle kid is in the hospital right now, and I have to drive 30 minutes in 90+ degree weather to visit him, please donate so I can afford gas and bags of ice. I’m on the verge of a breakdown