In Jan 2024, I did a Google search on my name to prepare for a job interview. I was excited about the possibility of becoming a professor, and I wanted to find some articles for my “why should you hire me?” talk.

the jokes write themselves at this point

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I do not want to be in community with people who actively encourage the proliferation of harm towards others—until it reaches their own doorstep. These are dangerous and deeply tribalistic people without the requisite level of foresight, empathy, and morality needed to participate in society.

yesterday I celebrated the birthday of my podcast black. loved. free. this journey has been one that required everything from me. most ppl don’t know the podcast was borne from & born in the fight for my life. read my reflections here open.substack.com/pub/blacklov...

One thing my homies gon do is write they ass off. Gon and read this and let it bless and inspire you into communal action.

YOU ARE ON FIRE OMG IM ON MY WAY !

"Are we trying to be white? Or are we trying to be free? Are we trying to be human? Or are we trying to be free? … Are we trying to be woman? Or are we trying to be free?" @brendaneatynes.bsky.social Black Women Radicals: Is There (Really) A Black Feminist Movement? www.youtube.com/live/8X49-c4...

As @brendaneatynes.bsky.social just reminded me, OEB is the same one who wrote manifestations and intentions. “So be it! See to it!” She was tapped into something more than what folks want to admit. And I don’t know why that’s all of a sudden unsatisfactory.

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2025 is a year of more action, more drive, focus, transformation, separations, passion, intensity, and going after what’s yours. it’s very “im gon get what’s mine.” the life of a warrior.

in the latest episode of black. loved. free., I explore releasing toxic relationships, emphasizing the importance of self-worth & boundaries. at the intersection of Black feminism and healing, I advocate for a ruthless self-devotion while in radical abolitionist community. youtu.be/gg_ZHpSYSpw

DO NOT USE PERIOD TRACKING APPS. NONE OF THEM. 23 states have formed a coalition (led by Texas) and are working on legislation to sue for women’s health records and data in order to arrest and incarcerate them and their providers for abortion

this year I produced my own podcast, created an international grant writing workshop for students, traveled to Brazil and Barbados, gained 100 subscribers on substack, saw Juvenile perform back that azz up live, perfected grits, gave lots of readings, met god(s) at the river & the ocean but mostly

exactly bc either you’re not being honest with yourself or your spiritual “practice” is not practicing idk

Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes as White women. Doulas, midwives, nurses and obstetricians are explicitly preparing Black women to speak up loudly for themselves in the delivery room.

With Sesame Street getting canceled, now feels like a good time to share this amazing clip from the show where you had Yiddish, ASL, Spanish, and English all being spoken together in one cozy little shop

Lorraine O'Grady lifted me up with her intellect, her wit, her nerve. This assignment came at a point in my life when I needed it and didn't even know. She was a blessing. I am saddened to know Lorraine has passed, and I am endlessly grateful to her. She lit flames that will never go out. 🖤

“I’ve never seen you without your glasses” I’ve never seen you without my glasses either

Read the physical copies of books I have. I have so many unread physical books 😭

Two New Orleans teens killed & a third injured in tragic reminder that police chases are a bigger threat to public safety than the crimes (shoplifting) they are chasing down.

Throughout my career I’ve collected a nice set of Strong Opinions about relatively unimportant things. Here’s one: Don’t end your talk with a slide that just says “Thanks!” or “Questions?” The slide that remains up during audience questions should be a summary of your main points

For Christmas I’d like my credit card bill paid off lol

Hey! If you’re a black woo woo #onhere or just are interested in altars, ancestors, hoodoo, orisha and the like, I wrote a book and people seem to like it! #blackbooksky

Gonna try to recruit some family members (and friends) who don't normally go in for political activity to this effort.

the greatest pop star of the century might be complicit and/or played an active role. are we ready for this?

in rather mundane news, I made the best grits I’ve ever made last night. I have to come up with a lactose-free version so I can share with my friends

The latest Short Takes forum, on Kali Gross's Vengeance Feminism, explores the role that retribution, anger, and violence have played in the lives of Black women. Read @kcarterjackson.bsky.social, Joy James, Koritha Mitchell, & @feministajones.com, + a response from Gross.

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Tributes are pouring in for Nikki Giovanni, a world-renowned poet and key figure of the Black Arts Movement

whoop there it is

And so it is!

Superstar is Usher’s best song. I refuse to debate this

“how do you have the audacity to do your work?” my ancestors have issued a mandate for me to show up as I am OR ELSE. there is no choice 😂

I feel inspired. like y’all really bout to be sick of me in 2025

“But somebody gotta do it”

If your actions, willful ignorance, neglect, lies or gaslighting about said lies, have harmed people, I will look you in your eyeballs & articulate these facts. I wont make you feel better about your bad behavior. I'm direct asf. Call me what you like. Doesn't change the facts. Cry into your pillow.