We love this photo of author Cheryl Willis Hudson and 30 energetic pre-schoolers posing after reading Bright Eyes, Brown Skin together. Thanks to the Marcus Garvey Park Alliance for bringing kidlit authors to the Harlem community this summer!

These two young men had to be born in a pool hall in Bainbridge, Ga.

Join us virtually on 9/25 at 6 PM EST for 'The Power in Community' with Therapy for Black Girls and the incredible Dr. Joy! We're diving into the importance of community and mental health for Black authors and content creators. RSVP Link: blackgirlswhowrite.com/bgwwworkshops

Maya Rudolph: “My whole career, people have always brought up my mom [Minnie Riperton], which is wonderful. But then they also bring up the tragedy of losing my mother when I was little. And they ask me how old I was when she died. The other day, I said, ‘Why the f--- are we

I almost forgot to tell you all. My hometown will be renaming a street in my honor on October 11th at East Orange City Hall. This Jersey girl is so thrilled and grateful! 🥰

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I am looking forward to sharing this Sunday at 2:00 PM at Watchung Booksellers in Montclair along with the League of Women Voters of Montclair. if you're in the area, join us!

Check out this new docu series. THE GREAT MIGRATION: A PEOPLE ON THE MOVE. A lot of great people in it... was honored to join the conversation... Premieres on PBS, Tues, Jan 28 @ 9/8 c

What have you added to your morning routine that has absolutely changed the way you go about your day (for the better)?

Yes! It’s good!!!! #PoppasHouse

Food being high AND contaminated right now is insane.

I'll never forget how book sales surged during the pandemic when businesses closed and everyone was stuck indoors, and I'm convinced that many people who would love to read more are unable because our culture of constant busyness makes it insanely hard to.

So good! D a n y e l 🔆 S m i t h - loved your commentary! #Luther

The five day work week is not sustainable. You work eight hours a day, five days a week, and by the time the weekend gets here, you’re so exhausted but you have other things to do like chores and groceries and errands. Where’s the day to literally relax?

The first week of daylight savings be so discouraging.

This!! Listening to Kane and Kool Moe Dee spotlight jazz greats was next level to me as a kid. Back on the Block remains a fave.

Went to pick up Glory’s new book, Gather Me, today. Was glad to see dad’s latest, The Day MaDear Voted, there too. Well-Read Black Girl Festival ™ Wade Hudson

New ep of #PoppasHouse tonight ☺️

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She ran a hell of a campaign in three months. That cannot be understated. You can’t out-campaign hate.