A Black Nerd Among Books

Doctoral student in History. BA in Black Studies and Liberal Studies. INFP, ADHD, autistic, fibro, Slytherin, Gemini with Aquarius Rising. #Studyblr #Gradblr #Studyspo #Humanities #Spoonieblr I follow back from my main account, tessaradudley.tumblr.com

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He was an activist who inspired millions to fight for their rights. He knew what was wrong with our country and risked his life to help his people achieve equality.  In the society where black were treated like animal he did everything possible to change this. His brave soul, his will and courage changed the history of America , changed the people. He made us believe we can win this war. He payed for it with his life. He will always be remembered.

[alwaysbewoke]

this should be reblogged everyday just so people can know that black rage is always justified. always.

[dean-colette-deactivated2026050]

controversial writing tip

open a document and start writing

[henderys]

unrealistic. blocked,

[minnnieminmin]

me: i gotta do this thing!

me: i gotta do this thing

me: i gotta do this...

me: i gotta do...

me: i gotta...

me: i got...

me: i go...

me: i...

me: ....

me: ....

me: ....

me: i'll do it later

[blackinthestacks]

Wow, @ me next time...

[blackinthestacks]

I didn’t think I was a masochist, but I’ve signed up for a month long 8am French class which meets for 4 hours, 4 days a week, and I’m really considering what that means about me right now.

[blackinthestacks]

On the plus side, I have Wednesdays off, so that’s gonna be lit*

(*lying in tomorrow)

[blackinthestacks]

Made a graphic bc why not:

[kushandwizdom]

Someone said "Are you really so stupid to think that Africa has the same technological advances as us? If they did they would probably have clean water and not live in houses made of sticks and mud. Get over yourself and stop being so ignorant."..... Below is a tiny collection of images of the Africa they refuse to show you..

ches

I’m sorry you’ve been made to believe that the whole of Africa is poor, I really am..

[shez-a-b0mbshell]

Reblogging for those of you who think Africa is only what the media and movies portrays it to be

[teddybearnova]

This fucks me up because it’s scary to think that we can be showed something all our lives and not even know it’s a lie

[2ollux-double-bulge]

And that my friend is the power of propaganda, indoctrination, and media

[the-collecting-turnip-deactivat]

Are these pictures of South Africa or of Africa as a whole? 

[fgsshinyhoard]

@the-collecting-turnip From top to bottom:

1. Port Elizabeth (South Africa)

2. Unknown

3. Nairobi (Kenya)

4. Pretoria (South Africa)

5. Aburi Botanical Gardens (Ghana)

6. Cape Town (South Africa)

7. Pretoria (South Africa)

8. Harare (Zimbabwe)

9. Windhoek (Namibia)

10. Windhoek (Namibia)

To @kushandwizdom this is a rather unfair portrayal of Africa as a whole since half of these are literally just South Africa.  So Instead to add to this post and better dispel the myth of Africa as the vast wasteland of poverty most people think, I found a much more mixed collection of pics from various countries.

Luanda, Angola

Agadir, Morocco

Lagos, Nigeria

Cairo, Egypt

Port Louis, Mauritius

Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire

Algiers, Algeria

Tripoli, Libya

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Tunis, Tunisia

So, there, a much better case demonstrating the various major cities around Africa showing it isn’t some technologically backwards continent, but actually pretty up-and-coming in the world of commerce.

[hockey-trash]

I once was talking to my Ethiopian manager about ignorant people asking her dumb shit about her life before she moved to the states…

the worst story she told me about was when she told a fellow student (at a fairly prestigious university) about a concert she went to back home. The other student responded with “omg you have music there!?” 🤦🏾‍♀️

[cricketcat9]

Rebloging, because we need to see these pictures. 

As for stupid questions: “do you have grocery stores in Ecuador?”

[justgot1]

These are great!

A redneck neighbor once asked my mom (in the 80s) if they had cars in Peru. Sigh.

This is the product of poor world history in school & little current affairs coverage outside Western Europe, except for catastrophes, so all we see are the war torn, poverty stricken, disaster-affected parts on the news. And racism, of course.

[lettingitoutabit-deactivated202]

I bet most Americans who think that African countries are just completely poverty stricken have no idea what the US looks like in its poorest areas, not everywhere in the US is nice suburbs or unrealistically large apartments on tv

[for-southendgirls]

Los Angeles, California

Hartford, Connecticut

New Orleans, Louisiana

Camden, New Jersey

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

McDowell County, West Virginia

Flint, Michigan

Washington, D.C.

[rabbitheads]

this American girl asked me if we had sparkling water in Korea…. sis….. I have a soda maker at home….

[blackinthestacks]

I didn’t think I was a masochist, but I’ve signed up for a month long 8am French class which meets for 4 hours, 4 days a week, and I’m really considering what that means about me right now.

[blackinthestacks]

On the plus side, I have Wednesdays off, so that’s gonna be lit*

(*lying in tomorrow)

[blackinthestacks]

I didn’t think I was a masochist, but I’ve signed up for a month long 8am French class which meets for 4 hours, 4 days a week, and I’m really considering what that means about me right now.

[meangirlnurse]

American Nazis protested a Holocaust remembrance event. A university's scholarship is part of the reason why.

White supremacists protested a Holocaust Remembrance March in Arkansas on Sunday because -- as they made clear from their signs and their shouting -- they hate Jews. But that's not all.

[blackinthestacks]

Goodbye, 2019 spring semester

This was my first year of grad school, and I feel so wrung out right now, but I’ve turned in all my papers for the semester, and I deserve a break before my summer session starts.

Today’s agenda: hammock naps, Kitchen Nightmare episodes, cooking, laundry, phone games, early bedtime.

[myadhdlife98]

Important

[adhd-informative]

I like this one because it’s not just “girls daydream a lot” but instead features a wide variety signs and symptoms that many people don’t know are associated with ADHD.

This is the first time I looked at a list of “girl” ADHD symptoms and didn’t feel like it was misleading, and that if any of the post were true it said more about sexism than an actual difference in the way the disorder presents.

This is what ADHD was like for me as a child, and most of this is still accurate into adulthood. I think ADHDers of any gender can relate. I hope that this info gets out there and more people think of these type of symptoms when they think of ADHD. And I do think it would benefit girls who are still so underdiagnosed because we refuse to accept a lot of typical hyperactive symptoms in girls. Even when they’re present. So know what else to look for.

[xmagnet-o]

I’ve never been officially diagnosed but I exhibit almost all of these signs

[ramdaughter]

the need to perform/adopt a specific persona in order to cover up symptoms is also generally stronger in girls

[blackinthestacks]

This graphic is my life.

[mushstudies]

Productive Things That Aren’t Studying

washing the dishes

making your bed

tidying your book/dvd shelf/shelves

cleaning the cupboard/wardrobe

reading

sleeping

writing a blog

planning your month/week/day

replying to messages or asks

responding to emails

sorting through letters/mail

clearing your email inbox

organising stationery

clean your sinks

clean your toilets

pet your pet

sort through old clothes

give to charity

go on a walk

go on a run

clean down any surfaces

work out

meal prep

get rid of empty shampoo bottles from the shower

clean out old food from the cupboard/fridge

empty out your school bag

call your parent

unfriend/unfollow people you no longer interact with

watch a TEDTalk

empty the bins/trash

clean the mirrors in your house

hug your pet

wash some clothes

buy any birthday cards/presents that you need to

reply to any old texts

make a tumblr post on productive things that aren’t studying

[missmentelle]

This is a big, giant list of Youtube tutorials that will teach you all the basic life skills you need to know in order to be a functional adult. There are a lot of important skills that aren’t included in this list, but this should be enough of a basic guide to get you started and prevent you from making a total mess of yourself. Happy adulting! Household Skills:

How to unclog a toilet without a plunger

How to fix a blown fuse

How to fix a leaky faucet 

How to clean soap scum from your tub and shower

How to escape from a house fire

How to make a budget and stick to it

How to sharpen a knife

How to clean a self-cleaning oven

How to clean red wine stains from carpet

How to clean blood stains from fabric

How to clean grease stains from fabric

How to do a load of laundry

How to iron your clothes

How to test your smoke detectors

Cooking Skills:

How to tell if produce is ripe

How to know if food is expired 

How to properly sanitize a kitchen

How to cook an egg

How to make rice

How to make pasta

How to put out a kitchen grease fire safely

How to use a gas stove

How to use a convection oven

How to cook meat safely

How to use a stand mixer

How to use kitchen knives properly

How to make mashed potatoes

How to make grilled cheese sandwiches 

Health Skills:

How to stop bleeding

How to treat a burn 

How to do CPR (on an adult)

How to do CPR (on a child)

How to do CPR (on a baby)

How to help someone who is choking

How to save yourself if you are choking alone

How to read a nutrition label

How to treat frostbite

How to recognize when someone is having a stroke

How to maintain a healthy sleep schedule

Mental Health Skills:

How to calm down during a panic attack

How to help someone who is suicidal 

How to meditate 

How to stop self-harming

How to recognize problem drinking

How to choose a therapist

How to deal with disappointment

How to cope with grief

How to raise your self-esteem

Relationship and Social Skills:

How to apologize

How to cope with a breakup 

How to accept criticism 

How to deal with bullying 

How to argue in a healthy way

How to ask someone out

How to break up with someone

How to recognize an abusive relationship

How to rekindle a damaged friendship

How to speak in public

Job Hunting Skills:

How to tie a tie

How to write a resume

How to write a cover letter

How to dress for a job interview (for women/femmes)

How to dress for a job interview (for men/masculines)

How to properly shake hands

How to nail a job interview

Other Skills:

How to sew on a button 

How to hammer a nail

How to change your oil

How to put gas in your car

How to jump-start a car

How to pick a good password

How to back up your files

How to write a cheque

[sacrificethemtothesquid]

If there’s ever anything you want that isn’t on this list…youtube it. Everyone always comments on my handiness, but everything I know comes from an old guy and his iphone.

[blackinthestacks]

Me, starting grad school: Wow, this is gonna be awesome! I can't believe it, this is exactly what I want to do with my life!

The gremlin in my brain that likes to tear me down: Just wait until they figure out what a useless loser you. You probably won't make it. Who do you think you are, anyway?

My friends and family: That gremlin is a filthy liar and you rock and you totally belong there!

My health: *craps out*

My finances: *crap out*

My housing: *craps out*

Me: This is harder than I expected.

My cohort: You're doing really great, interesting work and I look forward to where you take it for your dissertation!

Me: Cool, thanks. I'm struggling, but I'm glad y'all like my work!

A professor: I understand that you've had a lot of difficulties this year, and you're not the first. I also know that you're having the exact difficulties that your letter of accommodations indicated you would have, which I am requested to accommodate. Still, you haven't met my rigid expectations, and you should consider that maybe you don't belong here.

The gremlin: See, what did I say? Called it. *high-fives self*

Me: Maybe I DON'T belong here.

My advisor: Whoa, hey, wait a second, she said WHAT now?! That is just not appropriate, I'm going to give her a piece of my mind!

Me: *is uncomfortable* Uh, okay. Thanks?

The gremlin: That's a fluke. There's still time for him to figure out you're a useless loser. He's gonna be so disappointed he went to bat for you when it turns out you can't hack it after all.

Me: ...crap.

[blackinthestacks]

The United States government: The free flow of opinions and ideas in the press is a fundamental right upon which the government shall not infringe! [Near v. Minnesota, 1931]

The US government: “In the future days, which we seek to make secure, we look forward to a world founded upon four essential human freedoms. The first is freedom of speech and expression...The second is freedom of every person to worship G-d in his own way...The third is freedom from want...The fourth is freedom from fear.” [FDR’s January 1941 State of the Union]

Black newspapers: Discrimination in the military is unacceptable, and undermines the nation’s readiness for war. “We cannot march against enemy planes and tanks and challenge warships armed only with a whiskbroom and a grin!” [Afro-American, 13 Dec. 1941]

The US government: Hey, you need to tone down that subversive language, or there could be serious consequences.

Black newspapers: “What is tyranny in one imperium should not be a blessing in another...If segregation is the curse of Hitlerism then segregation is the curse of any nation that indulges in it.” [Chicago World, May 1942]

The US government: *threatens to revoke mail privileges for Black papers, and physically cuts “inflammatory” stories out of papers shipped abroad*

Black newspapers: Segregationists “are sabotaging the war effort...by seeking to create division and disunity at a time when closed ranks should be the order of the day.” [Atlanta Daily World, 5 Jul. 1942]

The US government: *seizes Black newspapers from soldier’s trunks and sends them to solitary confinement*

Black newspapers: “Forcibly preventing the sale of newspapers is about the most direct abridgement of the freedom of the press that can be imagined, short of shooting the editors or dynamiting the printing plant.” [Chicago Defender, 7 Aug 1943]

The US government: *sends FBI agents to harass Black editors in their offices daily and accuse them of sedition*

Black newspapers: *stare into the camera like they’re on an episode of the Office*

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Information from the following sources: Carroll, Fred. Race News: Black Journalists and the Fight for Racial Justice in the Twentieth Century. Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 2017. Washburn, Patrick S. The African American Newspaper: Voice of Freedom. Evanston: Northwestern University Press, 2006.

[particlepostgrad]

Written Over 5000 words now and am still not finished. Send help.

[blackinthestacks]

This exact feeling.

[blackinthestacks]

Writing these essays like

[hp-printing]

Make a paper animal bookmark (Get the printables here)

In this pack you get the following animals: Badger, Hedgehog, Owl, Frog

As well as the template above you will need:

A4 paper

A colour printer

Scissors

Glue

More printables and paper craft ideas here