109 years ago today, Black soldiers stationed in Houston had had enough of violence at the hands of police and white mobs. So on the evening of August 23.... they mutinied. They grabbed their guns ready to go to war with the whole city

Ida B Wells' Winchester Rifle@dytsras.bsky.social · 9mo ago

108 years ago, the US military carried out the largest mass execution in American history. In December 1917, the military hanged 13 soldiers. Another 6 were hanged less than a year later. Yes...they were all Black soldiers. It's best known as the Houston Riot of 1917 🧵

you can’t really ask for a more iconic set of images than spiderman vs. jake lang

So I think ima do a lil salmon for dinner, maybe some sautéed veggies?

Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social · 10h ago

Sean Grayson, the former Sangamon County Sheriff's deputy convicted of murdering Sonya Massey in her home, has died in prison

I'm taking a Big Walk with Ky and several other incredible streamers! Come through :3

Ky ✨@kyinreallife.bsky.social · 18h ago

See how big my smile is?! It’s because I get to hang out with you! Bring your coffee & blanket, & let’s catch up a bit! After we catch up, I’ll be joining 7 other amazing creators & we are going on a Big Walk! Join here: Twitch.tv/kyinreallife

Happy Sunday morning. Coffee + #BlackBookTube shenans.

See how big my smile is?! It’s because I get to hang out with you! Bring your coffee & blanket, & let’s catch up a bit! After we catch up, I’ll be joining 7 other amazing creators & we are going on a Big Walk! Join here: Twitch.tv/kyinreallife

Read the first chapter of Keita and the Masks of Power, the new Sword and Soul YA novel by Donovan Hall! www.mvmediaatl.com/post/keita-a...

Keita and the Masks of Power: Chapter One

Nibiki   Keita’s mind teetered between the dreaming and waking world as he sat under the shade of the twisted acacia tree. The griot’s song and the sultry breeze were working in tandem to lull the boy...

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I’m making a collection of books like Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul. It’s gon be called the Black Oldest Daughter Chronicles.

Over 20,000 Gary, IN residents have been without power for nearly two weeks following severe storms. NIPSCO reported over $500M in first-half profits, leaving residents feeling abandoned. Communities are stepping up with meals & charging hubs. 🎥 btnewsroom

That face… He’s plotting something…

black girls deserve to be soft and cute

Please blur/hide the faces of children. Please blur/hide the faces of children. Please blur/hide the faces of children. Please blur/hide the faces of children. Please blur/hide the faces of children. I did it for 21 years. It’s possible. Let them choose. Privacy is for everyone.

It's Black Indie Author Day! If you like a QBIPOC cast of morally grey characters & a sapphic masc4femme couple involving a con artist Medusa & a genderbent alt Perseus, check out Made of Scales & Stone! Free to read on AO3, Wattpad & Inkitt. Linktree in my bio ✨ #bvm #wlw #BlackBookSky #lgbtqia

blockclubchicago.org/2026/08/21/g... A South Side business is offering free laundry service for storm-affected Gary families, while another fundraiser is collecting money for essentials as some residents face a second week without electricity. #Pinks

Gary Residents Have Been Without Power For 10 Days. Here's How You Can Help

A South Side business is offering free laundry service for storm-affected Gary families, while another fundraiser is collecting money for essentials as some residents face a second week without electr...

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LOOK WHAT CAME IN THE MAIL!!! AAAHHHH I'm so so excited to read part 2!! Yay! @shanehawk.com @tvayyyy.bsky.social #BookSky

Reminder: You can support your local Black farmers (which include buying beef quarters or halves) blackfarmersindex.com Find your state, find Black farmers registered there - In case, you know.. you don't want to buy low-budget mystery meat imported from Stitchistan.

Black Farmers Index

Black Farmers Index drives resources and exposure to agriculturalists with an online directory, workshops, events, data gathering/reporting and media features

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Apparently today is National Black Indie Author Day. That's actually me now 😌 If you'd like to support this indie author you can hit up my Linktree for a spot to get all my books. linktr.ee/bobbofnn

Just a little PSA- Neil Gaiman has reactivated his Bluesky account. Because he deactivated before a lot of people could unfollow him, and/or because Bluesky doesn’t remove you from a person’s followers when you block them, a LOT of you are still publicly listed as following him. You should check.

Lil treat

Today's Affirmation: My strength grows every time I choose honesty.

we're recovering from emo night with a cozy afternoon in @fieldsofmistria.bsky.social. I'm yearning for the mines and LOVE 🤍 ☁️| twitch.tv/amandaspeaks

We should all read more. And shop at indie bookstores more. And support public libraries more. And discuss books together more.

Bookmail! For the uninitiated, that's Antara ibn Shaddad on the cover. @rachelschine.bsky.social

Bring Pokémon fun to your library! AASL and ALSC members can apply to start a Pokémon Club and receive a kit with activities, game stations, prizes, and resources to help learners connect, build skills, and have fun. No Pokémon experience required! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4wy2bNm

Cherrim ☀️ Sylveon (comm) #pokemon 🎀 #cuteart 🌸 #strawbunnycakeart

I do believe putti g books like this in elementary schools in a big part of rekindling a love of reading.

Aurelius Raines II (He/Him)@aureliusr2.bsky.social · 4d ago

I would get a brick of these books from the library

Fuck this AI shit, I'm gonna go read a book

Let’s see if we can locate her family.

CHOOSING EMPOWERMENT@empower2choose.blacksky.app · 6d ago

We are just trying to locate her family. That’s all Yasmin was worried about. #MeltIce #Austin #AustinTexas #ATX

Currently reading Oromay by Baalu Girma, translated from the Amharic by David DeGusta and Mesfin Felleke Yirgu. #BlackBookSky For background vibes listening to this: youtu.be/nvrJXto0ygI?...

It’s finally here. NEVER WHISTLE AT NIGHT, PART II: BACK FOR BLOOD is available wherever you buy books. Help us celebrate this follow-up anthology’s release day by spreading the word to everyone you know. Happy reading and hohóú for all the amazing support. NWAN2.com #Indigenous #Horror #books