May the Lord Watch: The Little Brother Story. Enjoy! m.youtube.com/watch?v=H_LQmp…

I needed that rain. Jeeez laweese

I am thrilled to announce that I have been named a 2024 James Beard Media Award finalist for my book, FOOD POWER POLITICS, in the Reference, History, and Scholarship category!!! Honored to be among such brilliant finalists. #Grateful James Beard Foundation jamesbeard.org/blog/2024-medi…

Me: *places a hold on a book in the Libby app*

Libby app: There’s a 36 week wait on this book.

Me: *starts another book while I wait*

*two hours later*

Libby app: Your hold is ready.

Some more Walmart news: It's launching a private label food brand focused on plant-based, gluten-free and deluxe culinary fare. This, in part, could help the retailer keep some of those higher-income customers they won over during the height of inflation nytimes.com/2024/04/30/bus…

HBCUs continue to do the heavy lifting of educating this country’s future Black physicians and health professionals. Xavier University of Louisiana and Ochsner Health have agreed to form the fifth HBCU medical school in the country.

THREAD.

Link: thegrio.com/2024/04/29/xav…

In Florida, the state can sue your family in civil court even after you’re dead to recoup these “pay-to-stay (in prison)” fees

rutgers.edu/news/states-un…

Duke Ellington: “In Harlem we have what is practically our own city; we have our own newspapers and social services, and although not segregated, we have almost achieved our own civilization. The history of my people is one of great achievements over fearful odds; it is +

Prom in the Black community isn’t just a dinner/party. Because our community and families tend to be a village, prom send offs are a community celebration. Everyone there has usually played some role in getting that young person to where they are today.

Meal prepping is just signing up to eat leftovers for a week straight.

Débora Souza Silva's new film about families impacted by police violence premieres in Oakland this week with Rev. Wanda Johnson, mother of the late Oscar Grant, in attendance. The film begins streaming on Netflix on May 10.
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half of friendship is just teaching the other person who the real you is so they can remind you when you’re confused

When did institutions start saying guidance rather than policies and rules?

A Pedagogy of Kindness comes out on July 16, and if you pre-order and fill out the form below, I'll send you a personalized bookplate! Thanks to everyone who's already signed up - more plates go out this week. bit.ly/PoKbookplate

My friend’s 13 year old daughter has been missing in the DMV area since last night. Please share this post so we can bring her home 🙏🏾

Yes my baby Ace been working! ❤️

LOVE & BASKETBALL (2000)

Cinematography by Reynaldo Villalobos
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood
Production Design by Jeffrey Howard

Clown World ™ 🤡 This is why women choose the bear in the woods.

I heard crickets at night for the first time this year. 💐 #flowerwalk