"Once social change begins, it cannot be reversed. You cannot un-educate the person who has learned to read. You cannot humiliate the person who feels pride. You cannot oppress the people who are not afraid anymore." -#CesarChavez

TV Writers: have you worked, staffed, developed, done a fellowship/incubator, or been on support staff in the past 5 years? We want to hear from you! We've extended our Employment Survey. Deadline is Monday 5/20 at 11:59pm PDT. Share your experiences at writeinclusion.org

Today Native American political prisoner Leonard Peltier faces a parole hearing that could be his last chance to fight for freedom. Peltier has been in prison 47 years after being framed by the FBI. BT coverage of activism for Peltier from 2022:

Rest in power Leimert Park godfather Sika Dwimfo. Last time I saw the elder was on Juneteenth when he got his street named after him. Most times you see me it’s in jewelry he hand made so I’m carrying him with me daily. Holding his family in prayer 🤲🏾 💐🕊️💔

If yall need new books to make you feel amazing, knowledgeable and better st humaning, BAM. Any think Mike Sonksen writes I easily recommend! Congrats on the new book brother!✌🏿💫🌞🙏🏾✨️🤓

Always happy to inspire deeper appreciation of our humanity & unity with #SpokenWordPoetry. Starting drop-in poetry workshops on zoom that will be private/public at the same time! Signup or leave a comment if you want to know about the next classes: letsbendreality.us3.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=59…

Special Short Film Premiere! (Upcoming Events🎭✨️🌞) - mailchi.mp/7fb98f5abcd2/u…

Hosting YOU at the open mic TONIGHT! Also, October 5th = Upcoming Event🎭✨️🌞) - mailchi.mp/ae9b214b4119/u…

PEEPS! Hosting a special open mic TONIGHT with the award winning poet Chris Wood! Bring the crew, the fam, the co-workers, the co-lovers, the co-haters, and the co-celebraters! lol. Welcome poets, musicians, comedians, monologuers! 🎭✨️🌞) - mailchi.mp/ae9b214b4119/u…

Aren't we tired of arguing on here when we could be saving innocent lives...? I ask because I love yall. We have until Oct. 17 to stop the execution of #RobertRoberson, an innocent person. Join Innocence Project in saving Robert by adding your name: shorturl.at/tFIJ9 💛🌍✌🏿

Heyo! That event is TONIGHT!🎭✨️🌞 (Starts at 6:30pm PST, come anytime!) - mailchi.mp/1ae1f7d8e790/u…

Heyo! That event is TONIGHT YALL! 6:30pm! South LA! Come out for free food, community building, and of course, POWERFUL POSITIVELY PASSIONATE POETRY!!!🎭✨️🌞) - mailchi.mp/1ae1f7d8e790/u…

NEW PATREON VIDEO AND UPCOMING POSTS! So glad I can finally make a poetic and artistic space to share about acting, hosting, spoken word and workshops for yas! Take a gander at the memberships & thanks for spreading the WORD!✌🏿🌍🌞💛 patreon.com/posts/what-you…

(LA Peeps) If you wanted some poetry nearby tonight...! - mailchi.mp/a1ebb92fe552/u…

Remembering Chadwick Boseman on what would’ve been his 48th birthday, today.

We have until 10/16 to stop Texas from executing #RobertRoberson, an autistic father, on Texas' death row based on the discredited “Shaken Baby” syndrome: shorturl.at/tFIJ9 please read and know that all the lives we haven't been able to save, maybe this one we can.🙏🏾🌍✌🏿💛

EXCLUSIVE: L.A.’s Micheaux Film Festival will run at The Culver Theater in Culver City from October 23 to 26, with a selection of short and feature projects, including 36 world premieres. See the featured lineup here⬇️ deadline.com/2025/10/michea…

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I hope to see you this weekend. I'm directing Jeff Locker 傑夫 🦋 (he/him) and Derek Yates in the short, "Love, in Three Parts," as part of the Short + Sweet festival this Saturday and Sunday night at the VTC in Burbank. 🎭❤️ Tixs: shortsweethollywood.stagey.net/projects/12911… #love #theatre #play

Had to support a supportive artist today! Please check out patreon.com/YosiMesbah !🎉 A soulful artist I'd love if you'd love to support the way she supports our ears with meaningful melody🙏🏾🌞🤣 Feel free to subscribe too! youtu.be/o8xZdKTgsao?si… Yosi Enjoy🎉🌍✌🏿