Genesis speaks directly to the role & necessity of imagination. Art has never been trivial. The opening line of the Bible, five words in, is the only way we survive—the only way we have our being.
“In the beginning, God created.”
This is your reminder that in 2015,
#LakeithSmith
(a 15-year-old), was sentenced to 65 years in prison for the death of his friend who was murdered by an Alabama police officer.
Lakeith is now 23, still in prison, & yes- you read the first sentence correctly.
I want my timeline to come here real quick. Enjoy the
#Oscars
tonight, but remember:
Black creativity is the sun. Black creativity will be the sun even when the white gaze pretends it is not there. We do not need permission to rise. We give you life.
“We already knew Tevin Campbell was gay.”
I don’t care if you wait until you’re 97 & on your deathbed to come out. It’s beautiful, brave, and worth celebrating- especially in a world that already hates you.
Ari Lennox be talking about the most random shit in her lyrics, fucking behind trash cans, stained pillowcases, late rent and Coke Zero, but please believe that shit slides every time!!!!
In other words: “The jokes I steal from Black people don’t land in a predominantly Black city. Most of my material is on the edge of racism. It’s easy to realize that I’m not funny when my target audience isn’t present.”
Katt has a tendency to veer off into an outrageous lie after telling the truth. What provoked him to say he was 8 years old reading 3,000 books per year?
The most overlooked & unused mental health tool? INSTRUMENTAL JAZZ.
John Coltrane. Duke Ellington. Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. Gene Ammons. Thelonius Monk. So many more…
It finds your blues & ministers to it. Jazz might be the love of my life.
Dear Birmingham, don’t spend a dime at The Southern Kitchen & Bar. They threatened to weaponize the police to enforce a dress code (that they don’t have) on a Black woman yesterday.
Lyric Ross stole every scene as Deja on ‘This Is Us.” THE Sterling K. Brown was a better actor when sharing the screen with her. Her delivery was breathtaking.
Question for anyone who writes or watches TV:
What are some examples of GREAT characters who were introduced BEYOND the first season?
Could be a new love interest, rival, villain, arch nemesis, suspect, family member.
But their arrival CHANGED the entire show for the better.
All of the flowers belong to “Napkins.”
The conversation between Tina & Mikey was an ode to everyone just trying to try. Not looking for a title, not competing, not even sure… but trying.
LIZA COLÓN-ZAYAS!!!!!!!!!!!
#TheBear
My God.
#SnowfallFX
was a tale of addiction.
Whether you’re chasing a high, a dollar, or power… it ultimately leads to ruins.
The transformation of Franklin Saint is something I’ll never stop feeling. This series is the purpose of storytelling.
#SnowfallFX
@nnsph
@iamrhodyleen
If I’m reading the translation correctly, I don’t understand your point. Mentioning the wig is necessary because it lets people know that her appearance will be different from the photo.
Ruben Studdard when his 3 seconds of fame were expiring. Saw him in Publix, & he goes “yes, it’s me. I’m not doing pictures.” Sir, I’m over here looking for hotdog buns, move.
.
@JAlphonse_N
used instagram live this evening to perform a piece of a one-man show written by
@HowardLCraft
.
This man is a shapeshifter who can move seamlessly through emotions. Put him back on stage, and take my money!
‘FREIGHT: The Five Incarnations of Abel Green’
January 1st has never inspired me to make statement’s like “I had a rough time this year, but I didn’t quit.”
I absolutely gave up, and I’ll do it again if 2023 doesn’t know how to act. Strength is for sports & trees.
@LovelyMnPeach
1) sprinkle comet
2) add your favorite all purpose spray to moisten & activate it
3) leave & don’t come back til your ancestors say it’s time
4) scrub like you’ve lost your mind
Also, you get older & find out how many of your older family members have anxiety. They call it “nerves.”
Everything gets on their nerves. Their nerves are bad. Their nerves can’t take it.
Without the proper language, they either self medicated with religion or substances.
TO MAKE IT WORSE: they use photos of Black women in the EXACT SAME attire to promote their business while threatening to call the cops on us in reality.
The author of this tweet doubled down on the statement with “Because of how patronizing and authoritative all of her quotes are. I can't find the softness that reminds me that she's a human that has made mistakes.”
Toni writing about her friend, Jimmy:
📍Rickwood Field
I had a great time attending the tribute game celebrating the Negro Leagues. These legends paved the way, and tonight, we shined a light on the pioneering athletes who changed the way America plays ball forever.
One of the managers watched her (from his phone while at home) enter, pay, & receive food while wearing a bralette top & jeans. He drives to the restaurant and also rudely approaches her & escorts her out.
Hey.
You have no business talking to yourself like that. You don’t even deserve the thoughts you’re letting in. They don’t belong to you. They’re echoes of wounded voices projecting sounds that didn’t belong to them either.
Close that door before you let all your God out.
“I rebuke you in the name of Jesus” has always been a church lady’s armor. The language of a heart whose weapons can’t be seen. A strong tower when she is in the midst of evil. I’ve only known demons to tremble at that name.
#SonyaMassey