Bridging the Gap. recovering black roots.

most people cannot handle the truth, but you wonder why everyone lies. I cannot help but expose truth through art. so here I am. to start my student life for focus and continue my art with this focus I plan on perfecting and conquering. I will enlighten.

[toothbrushjesus]

In case yall forgot who the Creator/Founder of @afrotense was….

I’m tbj. I got plenty modes. They all on point. I’m a centerfold.

[ambrosiagfe]

The key to manifesting is trusting that what you ask for is coming to you, whether it takes a day, a month or a year! You’ve asked for it so it’s yours. Just set your intentions out and let it go, don’t think about it constantly, don’t worry about how or when it’s going to happen. Just sit back, relax and wait. It’s coming ✨

[afrotense]

Ptah!!

Just like that.

Creators collaborate.

Black August coming soon

[laurynchristin]

H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y

T U P A C S H A K U R

06.16.71

Tupac would have been 48 today. rest easy king💍

[kafkasapartment]

Chaka Khan, 1977. Norman Seeff. Gelatin silver

[afrotense]

Afrotense at Arkwings Foundation is a real come up. We had our first staff meeting last Tuesday for our upcoming production #BlackAugust. The energy was amazing!!! Our stage manager was phoned in so she missed this picture. But don't sleep on the Blackness.

[afrotense]

The final episode to my first web series of shorts Player's Chronicles. Written, performed, and edited by me. You should really watch the whole playlist on my YouTube channel. Subscribe ☺✌🏾. I started this impulsively and ended it the same way. I'm no longer this person, but my whole point was. Why not be honest. Avoid situations turning ugly. Leave. Don't be intentionally hurtful if you aren't pleased. If no one is trying to create a healthy relationship. Or it ain't never that. Be honest with yourself first, and the other party involved, okay. So I told a few stories, that are specific but when I rewatch them I realize the poetry could apply to others.

Anyway, I am @toothbrushjesus

Check it out.

[accras]

Rediscovering an American Community of Color: The Photographs of William Bullard is currently being displaced at the Worcester Art Museum in Massachusetts

A new collection of family portraits from the early 1900s offers a glimpse into the lives of African American families in the era immediately after Civil War reconstruction.

Virginia-born coachman Thomas A. Dillon and his wife, Margaret, native of Newton, MA, pose in the parlor of their home at 4 Dewey Street with children Thomas, Margaret, and Mary in 1904. 

(left) Lillian, Luvenia, and Cora Ward were the daughters of William H. and Arries Ann Ward. (right) Richard and Mary Elizabeth Ward Wilson in 1902. 

Portrait of Raymond Schuyler and his children, Ethel, Stephen, Beatrice and Dorothea, in about 1904.

James J. Johnson, of Narragansett, RI and Jennie Bradley Johnson, a migrant from Charleston, SC, pose with their daughters Jennie and May in 1900.

[betterthankanyebitch]

[afrotense]

Newest Film Project!!!!! New Web series!!!!

PTah! created by @toothbrushjesus creative founder of Afrotense

The world is always trying to box us up or put us in categories. When we can be so much more than we are defined as, even when we create our definitions. PTah is an Ancient Memphite God, the primal creator. Spat into existence. We as people create our own circumstance, but this first season will focus on honoring stories women don't often tell

[afrotense]

I did this short film for a dance show in Memphis, Tn called Response hosted by Up In Arms Collective. This is a show we have done all 4 years of 45. I have participated as a dancer for all 3 shows. This year I decided to do a film since I could not physically be there this year.

Well I watched the Kanye and Trump interview as well as his appearances on TMZ, Jimmy Kimmel and in the apple store.

I also listened to some black famous people bash and denounce him or surprisingly agree. Then I thought about some of his key points like creating jobs for felons by manufacturing American brands in the country. Why black people don't like the term MAGA. That people haven't tried love. I focused on what made sense and created this short. This is my response to his words and public responses about his character.

[sashacoki]

Just do it!

[theblackoutofficial]

Happy Black History month!

We’ve been working on something special and are so excited to announce that we’re partnering with Tumblr to bring the best of Black excellence straight to your dashboard. How is this February different from the usual BHM celebrations? This time around, we won’t stop on the last day of February. We and Tumblr are committed to shining a light on the Black community throughout this entire year. This is #BlackExcellence365.

Our goal for #BlackExcellence365 is to the showcase the importance of diversity in Black history, present, and future. The Black community is not monolithic. It is a pan-African community, one consisting of a myriad of ethnic identities from African-American, African, Caribbean, Latinx, etc. Blackness encompasses different religions, sexual and gender identities, socioeconomic statuses, and more. Celebrating these identities and their successes is what #BlackExcellence365 is all about. We’ll be doing this by showcasing the continuous achievements of and contributions by Black people in history, science, music, art, media, social impact, fashion, gaming, poetry, and so many other areas of prominent cultural and historical importance.

Here’s a peek at just some of the things you can expect to see from @action (unless otherwise indicated!), Tumblr’s official blog for social impact:

February

2/4 — Artist Spotlight: Artist Jessica Spence - @jessmyart

2/7— MAKERS Conference livestream - @makerswomen - with:

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, Ciara

CEO & founder of Times Up, Lisa Borders

Actor, Producer, Entrepreneur, Jada Pickett Smith

Founder and CEO of Backstage Capital, Arlan Hamilton

2/11 — Artist Spotlight: Photographer Josef Adamu - @josefadamu

2/18 — Artist Spotlight: Artist Pea the Feary - @peathefeary

2/20 — “My Black Is Beautiful” livestream, a panel discussion featuring NaturallySheIsDope, Kennedy, Tarynn, Kahlana Barfield Brown, Minda Harts, and Ashley Akunna, streaming on @action at 6 p.m. ET.

2/25 — Artist Spotlight: Artist and Filmmaker Asaph Luccas - @asaphluccas

March

#BlackExcellence365 video series, a round-table discussion of important issues in the Black community. March’s theme is Black Girl Magic: The Importance of Black Women’s Work in the Media.

June

#BlackExcellence365 video series X #TheBlackout: Content & Conversations Surrounding the Black LGBTQ+ community

August

#BlackExcellence365 video series X #TheBlackout: Music in the Black Community

December

#BlackExcellence365 video series X #TheBlackout: Mental Health in Communities of Color

Are you ready? We’re ready. Stay tuned to @action - Tumblr’s official blog for social impact, for the latest news, features, and community highlights. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽

[afrotense]

New web series promo

Featuring vocals and directed by @toothbrushjesus

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[afrotense]

Today i decided to postpone my play..

And thats ok considering all i've learned hosting my first rehearsals of actors myself. So Jail Snow Day will debut at a later date, but dont forget about us.

[toothbrushjesus]

“Don’t try to doubt your curiosity, i done this scene before”

#singing #theatrics #toothbrushjesus #actrust #seduction @wale @miguel #cover #neosoul #rnb #songwriter #poet (at Brinson’s Downtown Chicken Lounge)

[afrotense]

@toothbrushjesus was featured in Seduction a Sunflower Movement and SIRenity production at Brinsons Chicken Lounge Feb.11th.