So honored to be nominated for one of my photographs. And even more meaningful to be nominated in the “ #disabled creative” category. #chronicillness can’t keep me from my art. In fact, it is a critical part of what I create and why I create. Thanks to @epistemiclit.bsky.social for the nom!

Epistemic Literary- Read Issue 8: Righteous Rage now!@epistemiclit.bsky.social · 4d ago

Excited to announce our nominees for this year’s @genrepunkmag.bsky.social awards! @emhall47.bsky.social Lucinda Guard Crofton Candace Kronen @angelvleal.bsky.social @bdcutkomp.bsky.social @rustyfoxwritings.bsky.social @nehas.bsky.social @ryantpozzi.bsky.social

The B'K Magazine Volume 17, Issue 4 launches tomorrow! It features poetry by Aeesha Abdullahi Alhaji, Amelia Videvi, Bella Melardi, Joni K. Thomas, Liu Yuniang, nat raum, @nehas.bsky.social, @olives.bsky.social, Olusegun Ajayi, and @pamunapologetic.bsky.social. Stay tuned for the launch!

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Epistemic Literary- Read Issue 8: Righteous Rage now!@epistemiclit.bsky.social · 2w ago

Monarch Awards Nominee: A? or B? by Neha Sampat @nehas.bsky.social epistemiclit.com/issue-seven/...

I am over the moon to have my art recognized like this. Especially in this publication and on the topic of integrity! Thank you @epistemiclit.bsky.social!

Epistemic Literary- Read Issue 8: Righteous Rage now!@epistemiclit.bsky.social · 2w ago

Announcing our nominees for this year’s Monarch Queer Literary Awards! @monarch.gay #MonarchQueerLiteraryAwards @nomad-sw18.bsky.social @romymorreo.bsky.social @nehas.bsky.social @angelvleal.bsky.social @lyfaulk.bsky.social

Artist Spotlight #4: "Trintellix 5 mg" and "Good Medicine I" (art) by Neha M. Sampat (@nehas.bsky.social) See the pieces here: flare-magazine.com/trintellix-5... . . . #litmags #artistspotlight #art #disability

My poem on the powers of mothers and daughters and breaking cycles. What are some of your favorite pieces of art or writing on cycle-breaking mamas? Would love to crowdsource a list here! #MothersDay #trauma #cyclebreaking #poetry open.substack.com/pub/nehauner...

PubHub: "Oh Inaya..."

An ode to cycle-breaking mamas and the daughters who inspire us

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I’m still lifted by Benito’s performance. My soul needed what he gave us more than I even realized. He helped us all expand our view of what it means to be American and made me think back to my essay on that topic. Posted it yesterday in my Substack. Hope you will check it out, subscribe, and share!

What It Means to Be American: My Journey from “Other” to “Us”

(Originally published on July 4, 2018)

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A Holier Trinity

A poem for Alex Pretti

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Seriously. And in our culture, cousins are called and treated as siblings, so it really is his aunt. Sheesh.

jamelle@jamellebouie.net · 12mo ago

i cannot believe that “mamdani calls a close adult relative an ‘aunt’ even if they are not literally their parent’s sister” is what counts as a “scandal” these days

Please Note: As of now, the majority of SF Bay Area restaurants that plan to offer free or reduced-priced meals to families who will lose #SNAP benefits are owned by ethnic minorities. There are TONS of eateries across the SFBA: are white owners pitching in, too?🧐 www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaur...

These Bay Area restaurants are offering free meals for SNAP recipients during the shutdown

A growing wave of Bay Area restaurants will provide free meals to people on federal food assistance when SNAP benefits run out Nov. 1.

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Using acrylic markers to create a painting: #AGoodPlace Source: www.reddit.com/r/DamnThatsR...

I know we’re all Online (probably chronically) but what truly makes me sad is that this still isn’t the tipping point. And I have no idea what it will take for the average American to wake the fuck up to what’s going on.

This. And in my personal network, I’m noticing who tends to speak up and who doesn’t. And let me just say that those of the unmelanated variety tend to be quieter and pull a Homer.

a cartoon of homer simpson standing in a field

ALT: a cartoon of homer simpson standing in a field

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Chuck Wendig@chuckwendig.bsky.social · last yr.

One thing that bothers me tonight in particular is how so much of this is happening because of grand and sweeping capitulation by the media, by companies, by Congress, by people in power. Even when they don’t have to — they simply comply, acquiesce, and appease.

Question for the white liberals who have written columns praising Charlie Kirk in the name of "free speech." Where are you columns actually DEFENDING THE FREE SPEECH of people who are being fired for [checks notes] quoting Charlie Kirk? (Which most of you white praisers didn't have the guts to do)

When I was placed on the Professor Watchlist in 2021, people sent death threats about my children. I had security officers monitor my 8yo at school. Where is all the outrage for those of us who have been targeted for years? Where is the outrage for our families? My own colleagues are silent.

They went from blaming Black Folks to blaming the LGBTQ Community to blaming Jewish Folks for Charlie Kirk being murdered…by a fellow white supremacist. 🗣️🗣️🗣️Are you non-marginalized allies paying attention? I mean are you really paying attention? We need y’all to get your shit together for 2026.

Returned here after a long break to find this lovely post. It’s my poem, “Legacy,” published in the stunning @thebkmagazine.bsky.social!

The B'K Magazine@thebkmagazine.bsky.social · last yr.

CW: Mention of colonization Born shy of 7 lbs, she flung out her delicate arms to gather air and dust and world and universe, to claim what was hers Read more of "Legacy" by @nehas.bsky.social in The B'K Magazine, Volume 16, Issue 2: www.talbot-heindl.com/bitchin_kitsch

I’m delighted to share that my poem “The Sparrows Shake Me, Wake Me” was published in Beyond the Veil Press’s new disability pride poetry, essay, & art anthology, In Praise of Despair. To purchase: a.co/d/jiG0Rqg #crippoetry #crippower #DiabilityPride #disabledpoets #disabilitypoetry #poetry

Chronically ill? I HOPE YOU LIKE PAPERWORK

CW: ableism (critiqued) According to some, we will live in silver cities, and we will have saved the bees, so hills will shine, carpets of flowers will grow, and suburbs will be walkable. Read more by Ella T Holmes in The B'K Magazine, Volume 16, Issue 2: www.talbot-heindl.com/bitchin_kitsch

Too many people treat the chronically ill person in their life appalling, and then turn around and expect help when they become sick themselves. I will always help when someone asks, but consider at least owning your prior gaslighting, ghosting & ableism. Admit you didn’t “get it”.

All those "Showing gratitude increases mental wellbeing!" studies you hear about: how many of them control for actually having something to feel grateful about? Seems to me that would be the more crucial component, no?

What is the diagnosis when mental health providers traumatize you to the point of mental illness? Asking for a zillion melanated and marginalized friends.

Want to support disability justice? Start by listening to disabled people. Then, actually *believe* what they tell you.

Exactly this. I lodged a complaint, and the medical director harmed me the same way as the doctor about whom I was complaining.

Kelly@broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 2y ago

“The doctor did what? You need to lodge a complaint!” I understand why so many people say this. But please realize if you’re disabled, you’ve likely been mistreated in healthcare settings for your entire life. You’ve lodged complaints. You’ve asked for managers. The system works against you

Wherever there is yt supremacy, there is a Desi chamcha operating as its soldier. For shame!!

Alt National Park Service@altnps.bsky.social · 2y ago

Musk’s team—Christopher Young, Nikhil Rajpal, and Gavin Kliger—is currently at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This move comes just months after Musk posted “Delete CFPB” on his X social media platform.

Every year during US/CA Black History Month I see white people going viral talking about it. But way fewer Black folks going viral. I know it’s the algorithm, I’m not blaming anyone! But do take a moment to think, am I seeking out Black voices? Here are 10 Black creator Starter Packs to start ⬇️

Holding our reps and one another accountable is a cornerstone of true democracy. Righteous rage is a cornerstone of justice. So stop shaming me for not being quiet, nice, cooperative, and polite.

Better yet, follow their leads, and amplify their insights.

Kelly@broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 2y ago

Include disabled people in your resistance planning. In many ways we’re built for resistance, as we have to find creative and sustainable ways to survive every single day. This is the time for intersectionality and community care. We need to work together and save one another.