"They’ve been so focused on our pain, a lot of people didn't think we had joy. The joy is there, and that's one of the advantages of Black romance, is that we get to celebrate that joy in ways that it hasn't been celebrated before.” -Beverly Jenkins bit.ly/3JaHtNS?

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For a limited time, save 50% on the "Happiness In Jersey" audiobook by Jacinta Howard. Offer ends 09/05. audiobooks.com/promotions/pro…

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ICYMI, talked to a few Atlanta-based authors about #romance 💜🤟🏾atlantamagazine.com/news-culture-a…

I was working at Peppermint Music in West End Mall on this day. We throw around the word "iconic" a lot but this really kinda was. The day 1 of the greatest albums of all time dropped (Aquemini) along with ATCQ, Brand Nubian, Jay-Z + Black Star. Talked to Panama about it. 🤟🏾

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Seems to be a consistent issue from what I've casually observed. And then, when Black women specifically are listed, it's typically the same 3-4.

This new Alex Isley + Terrace Martin is 🤌🏾

SOOO excited for this. Y'all know Face is my favorite.

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Gotta say Jacinta Howard with her Prototype series. All of them 💜 And, they'd have to cast some musician MUSICIANS.

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Happy 10th anniversary to my very lovely lady, Jacinta Howard!

indie/ Hybrid authtors on stage at Essence. And I’m sitting next to Farrah! Danielle Allen, AE Valdez, Natasha Bishop 😍 And I’m sitting next to Farrah!