This Sunday @ 2 ET join us on Twitch for Revival!, an audio-visual meditation on Black spiritual and ecstatic experience. Part virtual dance party, part live performance, Episode 1 will feature Ryan Cougar. RSVP: blackstarfest.org/revival #Revival #BlackStar w/ Icebox Project Space

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Over the past few weeks, we’ve seen young people in every corner of the country step up and become leaders. Through organization and mobilization, they’re showing us how we can sustain this momentum to bring about real change. time.com/5847228/george…

Excellent reading list from strategic partner ⁦McKinnon Literary⁩ instagram.com/p/CBVfsV4h8JG/…

And support a black bookseller whenever possible ⁦@MahoganyBooks⁩ ⁦Uncle Bobbies⁩ ⁦Amistad Books⁩ #blackoutbestsellerlist

“The Black skin is not a badge of shame, but rather a glorious symbol of national greatness.” -Marcus Garvey ✊🏽✊🏽✊🏽Happy #JuneteenthDay

Our Philadelphia office partner Sekou Campbell appeared as a guest on the Brains Byte Back podcast hosted by The Sociable. His interview explores the legal implications of ownership of AI produced art. culhanemeadows.com/campbell-brain…

More tickets have just been released for tomorrow night's #BSFF20 drive-in screening of The Forty-Year-Old Version! Don't miss this opportunity to see Radha Blank's award-winning film in Philly: eventbrite.com/e/the-philly-d… #blackstar20solit #ThePhillyDriveIn

Daniel Jackson | Embassy-Interactive.com Show up early tonight (at 7:30) to catch a special REVIVAL! DJ set by Ryan Cougar (who #BSFF20 viewers might recognize as one-half of "Bangles and Beard" 😂). #BlackStar20SoLit

Want to win a copy of The Secret Lives of Church Ladies? Today’s the last day to subscribe to my newsletter and be entered to win! Sign up at the link below. Already subscribed? You’re already entered in the drawing. deeshaphilyaw.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=36…

Student-Athlete Profile: Campbell Bounces Back bit.ly/387NNUF

We're thrilled to announce Seen, our new journal of film and visual culture! Follow Seen for updates and order Issue 001 (out Nov 20) at seen.blackstarfest.org More: blackstarfest.org/seen_pressrele… [Cover: RadhaMUSprime aka Radha Blank illustrated by KEEBS Laurent, design by Jelsen Lee Innocent]

Happy Friday! I have 3 audiobook copies of The Secret Lives of Church Ladies to give away from Libro.fm, the audiobook retailer that shares profits w/local bookstores. RT this + reply w/the name of your fave local bookstore OR your fave story in Church Ladies for a chance to win!

Every Friday night in February, #BlackStarLive is back! Join BlackStar Projects founder @maorikarmael and artist Ryan Cougar (w/ special segments from scholar Dr. @yabablay) for a variety show unlike any other. blackstarfest.org/blackstarlive Presented by Open Society Foundations

We're back tomorrow night at 9 ET with another episode of #BlackStarLive! Featuring interviews with #ChlorineSky author @mobrowne, #OneDrop author Dr. @yabablay, music by yung & protracted, and a short film by Rikkí Wright. Watch Friday on Facebook, YouTube, or at blackstarfest.org/blackstarlive

I’m honored to be on the advisory board for this new series by the University Press of Kentucky!

Did you know: The first DA Candidates' Forum is on Monday. Moderated by our Mincey Fitzpatrick Ross Partner and Philadelphia Bar Association Board Chair Riley H. Ross III Free (and important!): philadelphiabar.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=… Register today. Be informed. Be involved.

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I'm thrilled to be following in the big, brilliant footsteps of 💐 Maurice 💐, @aimeenez, Beth Ann Fennelly, and my dearest, my ace @KieseLaymon, among others. I’m excited for this tremendous opportunity to finish my novel and to work with UM students. Thank you!