(1/2) Day 18 of 28 Days of Black History: "Good evening and welcome back. I could write all month about Mr. Carver. He’s accomplished so much: a botanist, a pianist, a painter, an educator, and so much more."

Just learned about this resource today, and I must say, I'm greatly impressed: sexfluent.ca

The new cohort of our SHEROES study starts next week! Are you a #Black, #Latinx, or #Indigenous #transwoman in LA who has engaged in #sexwork? Come join a peer-led program built around empowerment, wellness, and community & receive up to $450! #paidstudy swoplosangeles.org/sheroesstudy/

Join @buildabimbo on Wednesday, February 18th, starting at 7pm PST for another virtual SWer support group! Email [email protected] to register today. Visit swoplosangeles.org/calendar/ for information on all upcoming events and groups.

(1/3) "At a time when white supremacy seeks to divide and conquer, our greatest resource is our never ending solidarity with one another 🤝"

(1/4) "Afro-Indigenous and Black Native peoples navigate a complex landscape of identity, often facing erasure, colorism, and anti-Blackness within Indigenous spaces—all shaped by deep historical, cultural, and political forces.⁠"

(1/5) "Class is now in session for #BlackHistoryMonth — and today we’re breaking down Black feminism. What is Black feminism? What does a Black feminist theory look like in practice? Who are some Black feminists we can learn from?"

Our clothing swap is back! Be sure to RSVP! swaidvegas.org/swap

Happy birthday to Huey P. Newton, co-founder of the Black Panther Party. The group was created in 1966 to combat police brutality, promote self-defense, and establish community programs like free breakfast for children and healthcare clinics.

This is the first in-depth study to trace the political trajectory of punk in post-Franco Spain. Use coupon code "February" at check-out to get a discount and listen to the full Spanish Punk playlist (curated by the author) at the link in our bio. pmpress.org/index.php?l=...

Books on Breaking Police Power - featuring work from Ruth Wilson Gilmore, Alex S. Vitale, Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, and more. All up to 40% off until February 20th 11:59pm EST.

Trump’s escalation of the illegal blockade on Cuba has triggered a humanitarian crisis. This is but the latest attempt by the U.S. to destroy Revolutionary Cuba. For more on that history, consider these titles. www.versobooks.com/blogs/news/h...

(1/3) "They taught us Black history as something finished. But criminalization is still happening in real time. The criminalization of full-service sex work is a modern continuation of anti-Black policy, and Black trans women are paying the highest price."

(1/2) Day 17 of 28 Days of Black History: "Happy Fat Tuesday and welcome back! It's Mardi Gras, the perfect opportunity to explore the Black Masking Indians subculture and how they commemorate ancestral traditions through presentation and performance."

If youre able, please consider donating to our GFM or cashapp this Black History Month. No amount is too great or small (links and qr codes below)

As we prioritize ongoing projects and workshop new ideas, tangible support is needed. Our 2026 plans include finishing up our website and digi archive, adding to our recent map studies, continuing work in honor of Mistress Velvet, and starting on our very first book!

Artists and photographers of Blacksky, Bluesky, and all of the fediverse: I implore you to use alt text! Here's how, courtesy of @manningkrull.bsky.social: manningkrull.com/digital-phil... I want to share your art and photography! Let's accommodate our friends and comrades who use screen readers!

(1/3) www.wired.com/story/expire... I haven't read the article yet (it's behind a paywall...yay), but I'm sure I'll get around that somehow. However, I wanted to provide preliminary thoughts based on the title. I'm not happy.

"We're losing recipes, and I'm going to find out if that's for a good reason. All #BlackHistoryMonth, I'm trying Black American recipes we left behind. Today is Cherry Brown Betty." www.youtube.com/watch?app=de... I was today years old when I found Wick'd Confections, and I'm all the better for it

I'd like to add Disreputable Women: Black Sex Economies and the Making of San Diego by Christina Carney to this list ❤️ www.ucpress.edu/books/disrep... *Christina Carney talks about the book on the Black Studies Podcast: blackstudiespodcast.substack.com/p/christina-...

Another very important book recommendation for #BlackHistoryMonth: Black Women Taught Us: An Intimate History of Black Feminism by Jenn M. Jackson www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673883...

(1/4) "Happy Monday, and welcome to day 16 of 28 Days of Black History! Enjoying the series so far? Consider sharing it or making a donation [ www.28daysofblackhistory.com/donate ] to keep the celebrations going."

(1/2) I was scrolling on Instagram, as one does, and I came across a post by the Free Black Women's Library. The post was recommending Sherronda J. Brown's Refusing Compulsory Sexuality: A Black Asexual Lens on Our Sex-Obsessed Culture.

(1/2) I've said this repeatedly over the years on this platform, but I feel it is necessary to say it again. Canada has built an identity around niceness. Guess what? This nation is death with a smile. It loves to tout how it helped enslaved folks find freedom through The Underground Railroad.

(1/3) Day 15 of 28 Days of Black History: "Good evening and welcome back! I wish I had a whole month’s worth of newsletters to dedicate to Harriet Tubman. Her story fascinates me, and I’m so glad it’s gotten more recognition in the past decade."

ICYMI: In 24 years, only 77 “illegals” have voted — representing 0.00000764% of total votes… And the research comes from the far-right Heritage Foundation electionfraud.heritage.org/search?combi...

Democrats love the bloodshed, but don't want their hands to get dirty. ICE solves this problem. It serves them more to pretend to hate ICE. Remember, Democrats are just Republican-lite. They are two sides of the same coin

.....YUP

(1/3) "Heaux History Project is back with exciting plans for 2026! We aim to document Black erotic labor history and need your support. Every contribution helps us build our digital archive, continue ongoing projects, and begin work on a groundbreaking book."

(1/5) It’s #AromanticSpectrumAwarenessWeek! #AromanticSpectrumAwarenessWeek (February 16 to 22) raises awareness and acceptance of aromantic spectrum identities and the issues aromatic folks face. It also celebrates aromantic experiences and identities.

Happy #BlackGirlMagic Day! 🤎

(1/6) "Happy Saturday and welcome back to the series! We’re already halfway through Black History Month. What has been your favorite issue of the series so far?"

The latest Oldest Profession Podcast annual report is up! oldprosonline.org/annual-repor... They've been archiving their reports since 2021- which you can find at the above link

(1/9) Weekly #SexWorkSaturday 🧵incoming. As per usual, the links here are courtesy of Not a Statistic on Instagram (I've mentioned this before, but I don't think I say it enough). If you aren't following them on either Instagram or Linktree, I highly suggest you do so ❤️ linktr.ee/not.a.statis...

B/c I love the late Maya Angelou, I want to make an announcement: Maya Angelou did sex work. She never hid it, nor did she allow herself to feel shame b/c of it. Her sex-working past isn't anti-Black. But the erasure of her past due to respectability politics certainly is. #BlackHistoryMonth

(1/3) If you aren't following Dr. Autumn BlackDeer either here or on Instagram, you should be. Her Instagram never misses, but this post is especially👩‍🍳💋: www.instagram.com/p/DUubBY0DSd...

(1/4) "Join us for our new Black feminist study group, Siblings of the Yam! 🍠 This spring, we’ll move slowly and study deeply—diving into radical Black feminist thought as living practice. "

(1/2) EVENT: UNTOLD Stories: Black Queer Open Mic "UNTOLD Stories is an intimate, living room style open mic created by and for Black members of the queer and trans community. This is a space to share, witness, and listen to each other’s stories within a community that sees us and wants to listen."

I said what I said and I meant what I said. Happy (what should be) Anna Murray Douglas Day

Happy Valentine's Day! Pro tip: if you're going to engage in this capitalist holiday, put your 💲to good use and tip a sex worker. Also, happy day of love to all the wonderful sex workers out there ☂️❤️

(1/2) Day 13 of 28 Days of Black History: "Hi and welcome back! Today’s issue is about a tradition started to celebrate Black youth. In this way, it feels like both Black history and Black future; a promise to the future in the hands of our youth."

Some queer romance novels for #BlackLoveDay, courtesy of @bookriot.bsky.social: bookriot.com/queer-black-...

It's Friday, February the 13th, so you know what that means?! "🤔 It's Friday the 13th?" Nope, one more try? "It's one more day till Valentine's Day?" Close, but no. It's the 33rd Black Love Day. We always celebrate all things Black Love, but today is extra love 🫶🏾 ❤️🖤💚

(1/2) "Toronto's Little Jamaica neighborhood was at one time one of the largest Jamaican expat communities in the world, but after 15 years of construction from the delayed Eglinton LRT, residents say the culture is being squeezed out." www.youtube.com/watch?v=whZ8... m.youtube.com/watch?v=whZ8...

(1/3) I've been seeing too many clips from The Housemaid (2025) on my FYP. To say I have thoughts (per usual) is an understatement. It's no wonder this movie came out with fascism on the rise.

(1/5) With all the Wuthering Heights (2026) discussion and discourse going on, I'd like to mention the following: the whitewashing of Heathcliff isn't the only issue here (although, to be fair, it is one of MANY major ones... #StopCastingWhiteActorsinNon-WhiteRoles).

"Feminism and Palestinian Liberation Go Hand in Hand" an excerpt by Nada Elia now out now in @literaryhub.bsky.social lithub.com/feminism-and... @haymarketbooks.org

In London, UK next week for a @haymarketbooks.org /Books Not Borders event REHEARSALS FOR LIBERATION with the brilliant Sara Bafo, Adam Elliott-Cooper, and Gracie Mae Bradley (sold out) and a POLICING BLACK LIVES launch hosted by Birbeck and SOAS, linked here.Come join! www.bbk.ac.uk/events/event...