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It’s the morning after and the withdrawal is starting to hit

Forgot to share after it dropped at 6 but it seems like the perfect time to share this now simplysimone.substack.com/p/what-will-...

It’s actually snowing in Georgia y’all ❄️❄️❄️

The Pop Culture Playbook gives the play by play on pop culture, past and present. From TV/Film to celebrity news, we got you covered here. You can listen to our pilot episode now on Spotify and Apple Music🎧 open.spotify.com/show/5NiOoZT...

Merry Beymas y’all 🤶🏾

With the recent flooding and virus outbreak in DRC, non profits are working around the clock to help as many people as possible. That work can only been done through donations. If you’re able, please consider donating using the QR Code below. Thank you 🙏🏾

Not me actually doing my nighttime skincare routine

It’s been a minute since I been on here.

Back with another gift guide for you. This is for the folks who don’t play when it comes to their style, from the dress down to the accessories. You can see the full list on my substack. 🔗 in bio #giftguide #blackowned #fashion

This one’s for the introverts that love their space curated to the T. Whether it’s art on the wall, a comfy sweater, or even just a good place to journal. You can see the full guide on my substack. 🔗 in bio #giftguide #homebody #blackowned

Now this part of the bookish gift guide is dedicated to the reader’s favorite thing: the merch. These items can be shopped at Black-owned businesses in person and/or online. #blackowned #bookish #giftguide #bookstagram

So this initial gift guide was longer than expected so this will be a two-parter. Part One is exclusively book gifting for some of my favorite genres. These books have been favorites of mine and many others this year. I would even go as far as to recommend each author’s individual backlist.

Imagine being triggered by a Black owned bookstore opening during a time dozens across the country are closing down due to harassment and bomb threats from racists. Take that Twitter energy back over there.

This gift guide is for the food lovers. Whether you’re a foodie creator, chef, or someone who just loves to eat. This included appliances, cookbooks, and even food items that make great stocking stuffers. Full guide available on my substack ( 🔗 in stories and bio) #giftguide #blackowned #food

Kay Jay’s GFM is at $6,210/$10,000 She’s so close to her goal but donations have slowed down. It’s important we get her to her goal before the new administration rolls in and housing prices get higher. Whatever you can give will mean everything to her. Thank you 🙏🏾 gofund.me/e72b6f84

If you’re in Atlanta this weekend, there’s a new Blackowned bookstore opening in Marietta tomorrow. Books, wellness items, reading areas Spend your small business Saturday supporting a Black owned business. abettertodaybook.store

You already know I had to come through with the gift guide this year. This year, I wanted to highlight the Black owned businesses I love. Today is for the beauty girls. You can see the full guide in my recent newsletter (🔗 in bio)

Do something BEFORE they ban it. Show up, speak out, sign that petition, email governing authorities, donate to a grassroots organization, use the library, write an op-ed, resist. After they ban it, continue. Make noise, file a lawsuit, and don’t stop. Support those doing the work. Repeat.

I have no idea what living room outfit to put together for tomorrow.

The last donation to Kay Jay’s GoFundMe was almost 3 days ago. Progress has slowed down when we are so close to her goal. If 1/4 of my following on here were to donate at least $5, we could get her to her goal. If you’re able to donate, please do 🙏🏾 gofund.me/e72b6f84

No Black Media Fall video this week but the newsletter is out today. Next week however will be the first week of Black Media Winter ❄️ and y’all are definitely gonna like this one. simplysimone.substack.com/p/black-medi...

This week has been the busiest for me work wise and I’m proud of myself. Comparing to where I was last year, it’s crazy how much I’ve been able to do and it’s finally paying off.

Got to sit down with Clifton Prescod about the importance of photographers in marketing, the creative process in the digital era, and who is on his work wish list. Check out our interview below. simplysimone.substack.com/p/clifton-pr...

Get them again, get them for me

The very first Palestinian family I started to advocate for completely lost their campaign and now have to start from scratch. This is an extremely devastating blow to what little hope they’ve been holding onto. This is Boshra & Mohammad- a disabled couple in N. Gaza. 🧵

MUSTAAAAAAAAAAAARD

He’s BAAAAAAAAACK

Update on Kay Jay’s GFM: $6,105/$10,000 Less than $4,000 away from her goal. Keep sharing and donate if you can. Thank you thus far 🙏🏾 gofund.me/57a7742d

HBO waiting until they saw the culture had shifted to more overt transphobia to overtly stand behind JK Rowling AND doing it on Trans Day of Remembrance showcases how cruel and cowardly they are.

The WNBA needs to get a hold of Glorilla’s team. I need “Let Her Cook” to be the new anthem of the WNBA.

So apparently Morning Joe is experiencing #FAFO because its ratings have halved after hosts hightailed it to Mar-A-Lago to kiss Donald Trump’s feet. MSNBC’s overall viewership has plummeted 53% since the election. All I can say to that is:

Four books to delight and diversify your bookshelves are on sale for $1.99 on Amazon! Romance - The Neighbor Favor Historical Fiction (YA) - The Davenports Adventure/Heist (YA) - Thieves' Gambit Adult Contemporary - Family Lore

🚨XO KITTY HIVE WAKE UP🚨 Season 2 is set to premiere January 16th, 2025 and we already have first look photos!!!

With Berkeley Program and Sephora Squad acceptances going out this week, I want my creatives to hear this loud and clear. Your content matters, regardless if you get spot somewhere or not. What’s meant for you will cross your path when it’s time.

The day I gotta go somewhere it rains in the city😭

Black Media Fall list for the week🤎

We’re either going to get a CC Tour announcement, the Renaissance movie on streaming, or act iii announcement. Beyoncé ain’t performing or appearing without promoting something.

Just saw Wicked…. MOVIE OF THE YEAR #wickedmovie

Walk with me Have a career day and Ava pulling a favor from one of her sorority sisters whose husband works at UMG. Barbra confuses them with Flo from Progressive. Jacob does a terrible British accent. I need the girls to guest star on an episode. #AbbottElementary #FLO

Pre-Orders are going kinda slow for Losing Sight🫤. Yall… my pre-orders are super important to getting my book on shelves and in stores, esp B&N and Indies. Please go there first to preorder!! Links tr.ee/LgP0R_9rzQ

I’m really seeing Wicked tomorrow 🩷💚

racism won twice this year

You know how they say “ I think I girl bosses a little too close to the sun”? Yeah, that’s me because next week’s about to be a lot

can't believe the guardian is writing "real-life effects of climate change" like they thought it was all made-up until right now, november two thousand and twenty-four

One of communities that will be affected by the incoming administration is the disabled community. We’re less then $150 away from hitting the $6K mark for Kay Jay’s GFM. All funds will go toward her obtaining accessible housing. Please share and donate if you are able. gofund.me/e72b6f84