Studied Black

|Tea|16|Black|She/Her| |Rising HS Senior|Studyblr & Appblr| Just an average student who loves history and wants to change the world. Future educator + history major.

[findx]

2018 diverse books giveaway

Hi everyone! For 2018, one of my goals is to promote more diverse books written by diverse authors, so I’ll be hosting a monthly giveaway (for a total of 12 winners). The books pictured above are potential prizes, but winners can choose other options as well :) 

Rules:

Diversity includes but is not limited to LGBTQIA+, Native, people of color, gender diversity, people with disabilities, and ethnic, cultural, and religious minorities.

Open internationally

Must be following me, findx

Both likes and reblogs count as entries. You may reblog multiple times.

Starting from February, at the beginning of each month I’ll randomly choose a winner from the notes.

In addition, I’m partnering up with nonprofits to donate one cent for each note this post gets towards books for classrooms in need! 

This giveaway ends Dec 31, 2018 at 9 PM EST. Winners will be notified on the 1st of each month.

[onceiwashere]

cant stand these fake catholic church fans… bet all these vapid celebs cant even name 5 of their most egregious human rights abuses 

[morbidwinter]

🌘♥️💮🖊🎐🧠📝👓🦊☀️♥️🌒

emoji spell for good grades and exams! like to charge, reblog to cast ☀️

Good Luck everyone, blessed be your brain! 🧠

You can do it, everyone believes in you! ♥️

[factsinallcaps]

HARRIET TUBMAN ESCAPED FROM SLAVERY AND THEN WENT BACK TO GET OTHERS. LIKE, I KNOW YOU KNOW WHO HARRIET TUBMAN IS AND THAT SHE DID THAT, BUT I JUST WANT YOU TO TAKE THAT IN FOR A SECOND. 

HARRIET TUBMAN WAS HELD CAPTIVE AND BOUND TO UNPAID, BACK-BREAKING LABOR SINCE BIRTH UNDER PENALTY OF TORTURE OR DEATH. SHE MANAGED TO ESCAPE THAT LIFE, AND SHE TURNED THE FUCK AROUND AND WENT THE FUCK BACK TO GET EVERYONE ELSE WHO WAS STILL TRAPPED IN IT. AND THEN SHE DID IT AGAIN EIGHTEEN MORE TIMES.

WHEN ABRAHAM LINCOLN WAS UNSURE WHETHER OR NOT HE WAS PREPARED TO MAKE A STAND AGAINST SLAVERY, HARRIET TUBMAN BASICALLY SAID HE SHOULD STOP BEING SUCH A DIAPER BABY AND THAT GUYS WHO ARE TOO SCARED TO END SLAVERY DON’T DESERVE TO WIN WARS.

NOT ONLY DID SHE SECRET OVER 300 SLAVES TO FREEDOM ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD, BUT SHE ACTED AS A SPY FOR THE UNION ARMY DURING THE CIVIL WAR, AND BECAME THE FIRST WOMAN TO LEAD AN ARMED ASSAULT IN THE CIVIL WAR. THAT RAID BROUGHT FREEDOM TO OVER 700 SLAVES IN ONE GO.

SO I JUST WANT YOU TO STEW ON THAT FOR LIKE A MINUTE. ACTING IN THE SHADOWS, SHE WALKED INTO HELL ON EARTH 19 TIMES TO SAVE HER FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS FROM THE TORMENT SHE ENDURED, AND THE SECOND SHE WAS GIVEN EVEN A MODICUM OF POWER, SHE MANAGED TO FREE SEVEN HUNDRED SLAVES IN ONE DAY. 

I GUARANTEE, HOWEVER IMPRESSED YOU ALREADY ARE WITH HARRIET TUBMAN, YOU ARE FALLING LIKE AT LEAST 40% SHORT OF HOW IMPRESSED YOU SHOULD BE WITH HARRIET TUBMAN. SHE IS ONE OF THE BEST EXAMPLES OF BADASSERY IN THE ENTIRETY OF AMERICAN HISTORY. 

[thecooingdove-deactivated201701]

I just feel like it should be noted that she navigated her way across the Underground Railroad (through thicket and swamp and forest and every risk of wildlife you could imagine) with her own knowledge of the natural world. Some call her “the first Eco-womanist” because it was that understanding of the plant and animal life around her as well as knowledge of the stars that allowed her to bring people with her. Her prowess for dealing with immense problems and obstacles on the spot was nothing short of genius.

[moon-artemis-blog]

She didn’t stop there, either. Harriet Tubman also worked with the Union army during the Civil War as a cook, nurse, scout, and spy. She organized black men in the area as scouts, and often led missions herself with the task of gathering information and to persuade slaves to leave; most of whom joined the regiments of black soldiers for the Union. 

She also got ripped off by the government, who wasn’t paying her what she deserved (and wouldn’t even give her her pension after the war for her service- but instead eventually granted her pension as the widow of a veteran), so she supported herself by making and selling root beer. 

She used her earnings to support free black women, she worked to support two schools for freed men in the south, she provided food and care to the black people that came to her home, and she fought for women’s suffrage. When she died, she was buried with military honors. 

Oh, and when she had brain surgery, she denied anesthesia and instead bit down on a bullet. 

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[factsinallcaps]

THESE ARE EVEN MORE AWESOME THINGS ABOUT HARRIET TUBMAN, GOOD ADDITIONS, YOU GUYS!!

[telegantmess]

Also worth noting that she did all this while living with the results of a traumatic head injury sustained in her childhood, which included pain, bouts of dizziness, and episodes of hypersomnia (sudden passing out) she was not just a badass, she was a disabled badass

[hannahrassy]

That head injury was from when she was trying to save someone else, too. A boy was in trouble with their slave master and the master threw a weight at him, but she jumped in front of him and took the blow. She then suffered from narcolepsy the rest of her life. Also, a cool story about her: One time she was riding on a train, lightly disguised so as to hopefully not be recognized, and there was a ‘WANTED’ poster of her on the train wall. Some guys were looking at it and she overheard them saying they thought she looked like the woman on the poster. Because the poster described that she was illiterate, she grabbed a book and pretended to read it. The men then said it couldn’t be her, and she got off the train safely. She was literally such a smart, quick thinker. I can’t wait to have her on American money!

[cornboys]

[lovesuper123]

Tumblr Graphic Tees (30% Off)

Letter Print  >> Letter Print

Earth Pattern >> Letter Print

Meow Pattern >> Friend Letter

Yes Daddy >> Rabbit Game

Teabag Pattern >> UFO Pattern

Let’s just be different.

[shrekyourself]

[normonce]

Rejoice in all of this Black Girl Magic ✨

[hashabnah]

God is our refuge and our strength

[studiedblack]

Soooo...hi?

I have kinda abandoned my studying blog during peak appblr/studyblr season and now everything has passed. A lot has happened that had been stressing me and I ended up not only abandoning this blog but tumblr as a whole. I also don’t have a IPad anymore (damned weak Apple screens!) and it’ll be harder to take pictures until I get another or get an IPhone. However I may start making small little updates on my college/scholarship journey and how things had been going. I also might do tips on the college application experience for low GPA students.

Hopefully the studyblr community is still alive and well~!

[yesterdaysprint]

Hibernia, Florida, ca. 1921

[lochiels-deactivated20180429]

costume series: Georgiana’s striped outside dress from The Duchess (2008)

[requested by anonymous]

[my18thcenturysource]

I loooooove this robe a la polonaise beyond words: the stripes, the colours… <3 Also stuff I love from this outfit: the choker, the hat, the feathers <3

[bob-belcher]

[smallstudyblrsunite]

That’s right - we’re back!

Admins Aisa, P, and Kip are happy to announce that the Small Studyblr Network is back and better than ever!! We’re trying a new server, incorporating new activities, and bringing in NEW MEMBERS!! Woohoo!

If you would like to join the Network, please read our about page and our FAQ.

important tidbits

Old members, please fill out the form. This is so that we have the most up-to-date information! Just indicate that you’re an old member within the form c:

We are changing our Net from exclusively small studyblrs to promoting and supporting small studyblrs, so please apply regardless of your size! As long as you are enthusiastic about helping the new members of our community, we’d love for you to apply!

WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO APPLY:

Follow the Network blog.

@smallstudyblrsunite​

Yes, we will check.

Fill out this form.

WE ALSO RECOMMEND THAT YOU:

Follow the admins!

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Reblog this post to spread the word!

Applications close: Friday, November 17th (11:59pm PST). Decisions release: Sunday, November 23th.

Good luck everyone!

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

This is the 10th one of these flowers Slash has stolen and brought home.

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Here is number 11…

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Here’s his third catch of the night. And that second photo is his face right after I told him “People on the internet love your flower catching skills, Mr. Slash!”

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

Guess what Mr. Slash is up to tonight?

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And, he’s back at it again tonight.

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

He got another one, and he is proud of himself.

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

He brought in another one tonight. Thank you, Mr. Slash!

[myfriendscallmekazzy]

He is so beautiful 😭

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

He’s aware of that, and loves being told that. :P

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

Sometimes, he will hold my hand when I ask him about the flowers.

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

He brought these two flowers in last night, and decided to pose for me when I put them near him to take photos.

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

Plot twist! He brought back a hibiscus tonight instead of the usual ones. He must be feeling more tropical.

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

He’s back to the normal ones now…

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

Even when it’s raining, he still decides to go and find these. Good thing for him that whatever breed of cat he is, he has remarkably water-resistant fur!

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

He had a very busy night while everyone was asleep last night… (Also, if you haven’t seen it, there is a video of him that’s great, too: http://thoughts-of-an-x-factor.tumblr.com/post/164359705193/mr-slash-knows-how-to-get-his-own-cat-treats-out )

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

He had a busy night while I was watching SummerSlam.

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

He gave us one more last night, bringing his total from last night to 6! That’s a new one-night record for him!

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

Mr. Slash’s flower hunting adventure master post keeps on growing.

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

He was back at it again today.

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

And two more from last night…

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

Thank you, Mr. Slash!

[nyx-ffxiv]

Such a good kitty!

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

He is!

[bleedthewineunholy]

I wish Oreo brought me flowers instead of birds, lizards, mice, and squirrels 😂😂

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

Mr. Slash even wanted to hold hands after giving me this one. He’s a special cat. :D

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

He was asleep this morning after bringing me this one last night…

[thoughts-of-an-x-factor]

Two more gifts from Mr. Slash tonight.

[angstriddentrashhuman]

Please tell Mr. Slash I love him.

[musicalhell]

Feeling sad? Have a big fluffy kitty bringing flowers to his people.

[disgustinganimals]

down the block is a person who is inexplicably losing all the flowers in her garden

[study2nite]

Class of 2018

Please reblog this post if you are in the CLASS OF 2018 (hs senior). I would like to follow more of you guys. Thank you!!

(P.S. I’m in the class of 2018, so follow if you want college info!)

[no-sorry]

hey guys

I feel absolutely horrible asking for ~free money~ but I am out of options and I don’t know what else to do

please help and share this if you can, here is a link to the fundraiser - you can read more about what happened there

I might get a debt collection company sent after me soon and if that happens I will owe more and more money and then I’ll be done for and I am literally crying, I’m beyond scared

[no-sorry]

if anyone is uncomfortable with gofundme, my paypal is frozencrafts @ gmail.com !!

[journalsanctuary]

This is still relevant and even if you donate only one pound via paypal it really helps!!!

[journalsanctuary]

STILL relevant!! We’re almost there but there’s still a few pounds left!!

Remember that you can also help by ordering stickers from Ugne’s shop here! She has some gorgeous designs!!

[fanboyingoverdemigods]

[fruitcrocs-deactivated20240702]

not even fuckin risking it at this stage

[c-itylust-deactivated20200202]

hahhaha gOD DAMMIT

[sumastudies]

please please please

got a big test coming up this saturday

need all the luck I can get