JD Monroe (reelsonwheels IG)

@jdmonroephoto.bsky.social

Black AF (He/They) Inaugural Black Birder's Week Co-Organizer Ologist 2020 - Aperiology Co-Liberation Anti Colonial Disabled Photographer https://tinyurl.com/5n6nwc3m

BREAKING: The Supreme Court ruled victims of a mistaken police raid can continue their quest for accountability in the courts. While this is progress for the Martin family, the case now goes to the lower court, where the fight continues to stop the FBI from evading responsibility for its actions.

#BlackBirdersWeek may be over, but we continue sharing love for our community. June is Pride Month, a time to uplift, honor, and celebrate our Black LGBTQIA+ sisters, brothers, trans, queer, and non-binary family. This space is yours. You belong here. We love you. We see you. We stand with you.

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Virtual Sensory Workshop w/ Afrofuturism Collective - 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT This virtual sensory workshop features guest facilitators from the Afrofuturism Collective. Members of the collective will guide participants through a sensory experience inspired by birds. REGISTRATION LINK IN BIO.

Text Reads" Murmurations of Color. A Virtual Sensory Workshop with Afrofuturism Collective. Today, we showcacse how Black folks bring dynamic energy, creativity, and cultural richness to briding. By highlighting the variety of ways birds ae present in Black culture, art, and media, we can celebrate ou creativity and shift the narrative about who belong in nature and birding. Friday, May 30th, 2pm EST.

🐦 Bird of the Day: White-throated Sparrow 🎶 To celebrate Day 5, "Birds, Bonds, & Belonging", we are spotlighting the White-throated Sparrow. With its striking black-and-white crown and namesake bright white throat, this charming sparrow brings both beauty and song to winter landscapes.

Mental Health Virtual Social - 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT Calling all Black-identifying birders, nature lovers, and outdoor enthusiasts! Join us for a cozy, affirming virtual hangout where we’ll celebrate community, mental wellness, and our shared love for birds.

Text Reads: Find yoursanctuary in this uplifting space designed for Black birders and nature enthusiasts to connect in joy, solidarity, an healing. Nature is our refuge-not a luxury, but a birthright. Together, we will beathe deep, celebrate our bond with the wild, and honor the restorative power of rest and community. Join Nicole and Jen for a relaxing and fun virtual social! Visit blackafinstem.com to register for this event on Wed, May 28th from 7:30-9pm EST.

For me, it has always been my brother. While we met in kindergarten, and only share ancestry through our stolen ancestors really, he's family all the same. As very young people still learning to read we would always reread the same animal books in school.

BlackAFinSTEM@blackafinstem.bsky.social · last yr.

Reflect & Share: We'd love to hear about someone who helped you appreciate birds and nature. Who comes to mind? Be sure to check out our website for more Event updates. #BlackBirdersWeek2025 #GroundedInCommunity

Text reads: Reflect & Share: We'd love to hear about someone who helped you appreciate birds and nature. Who comes to mind?

Join us at 6:30 p.m. ET / 3:30 p.m. PT for an Instagram Live discussion on Female Bird Day and Black women leadership in the birding community -Nicole Jackson, Sam DeJarnett , and Indigo Goodson Fields.

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We on! So glad to be back in with #blackbirdersweek this year. Excited to take you all along for another week celebrating Black Birders. I am a wildlife photographer & advocate for outdoor equality in the intersection of race and disability as a lifelong Black wheelchair user. #blackinnature

BlackAFinSTEM@blackafinstem.bsky.social · last yr.

Welcome! It’s Day 1 of #BlackBirdersWeek, “Flock to Freedom”. Introduce yourself & connect with other Black birders using #BlackInNature ✊🏽 #scicomm #blacksky #blackinnature #blackbirdersweek #blackbirder #ecojustice #conservationjustice #birding #nature #wildlife #birds

Text reads: Birds symbolize movement, migration, and breaking barriers, mirroring our experiences as Black birders as we navigate and thrive in environments where we have historically been excluded. "Flock to Freedom" aims to provide space for empowerment, self-expression, and connection to ancestral roots while challenging stereotypes about who belongs in nature. Join us as we reconnect online and in person to rise, soar, and flock to freedom.