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some things to keep doing this Black history month…and the other 11 months of the year: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ reading Black-authored books (all genres!) learning from Black anti-racist educators (and paying for their time too!) supporting Black-owned businesses + creators donating your time/money/resources to Black organizations amplifying and listening to Black voices making short-term and long-term actionable goals to support Black liberation (in ways the Black community is actually asking for!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Can’t stress enough my friends the importance of honoring the Black community 365 days of the year, but this upcoming month is certainly no better of a time to keep learning more about Black history, celebrating Black joy, supporting Black creators/educators authentically, and holding yourself accountable to actionable steps in supporting Black liberation today and everyday. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Many Black educators are kindly putting out paid and free resources for Black history month, a huge reminder that you can and should pay them for their time if you are able to. Support them on Patreon, buy their classes, drop some funds in their Venmo, show them that their time matters to you.

Words and art by Courtney Ahn

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Victoria Monét PAPER MAGAZINE

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hey yall, my mom was recently diagnosed with extensive (or stage 4) lung cancer, on top of already having stage 4 breast cancer. this has been an enormous blow to our family in many ways, including financially, as i have taken a couple of months off work to help support her through treatment.

this isn’t a donation request, but a family friend’s 14 year old daughter is making and selling bracelets to show support. the bracelet is cute, has a kitty charm, and costs only $6, with 1/3rd of all proceeds being donated to our family. she is based in the US, but should be able to ship internationally. you are definitely not obligated to buy one, but it’s very much appreciated if you do!

thank u 💖

Not many people can say they're living with TWO stage 4 cancers, but Chris is an overachiever. She's been fighting so long that this is her

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‪I’m tired of a Majority blaming the actor for their roles. Blame the casting, producers or editors. A bipoc isn’t at fault for their melanin. Support bipoc artist. ‬

‪Graphic by @bysahra and @thepowerthread for #ThePowerThread⁠ #blacklivesmatter #words #badwords #ftonerdtalk ‬

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‪I’m tired of a Majority blaming the actor for their roles. Blame the casting, producers or editors. A bipoc isn’t at fault for their melanin. Support bipoc artist. ‬

‪Graphic by @bysahra and @thepowerthread for #ThePowerThread⁠ #blacklivesmatter #words #badwords #ftonerdtalk ‬

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“The most disrespected person in America is the Black Woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black Woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black Woman.”

-Malcolm X (1962)

(Originally made on insta by @michaelabalogun)

[Multiple people have pointed out that the Sojourner Truth speech isn’t accurate. Interesting none of you bother recommending other resources to spread awareness of what it’s like to be a Black Woman while you are pulling attention away from the main point–Black Women need to be recognized. If you have such a problem with how accurate the speech is, just know I looked into it and apparently she approved the second version which also expresses how she’s feeling. Let’s move on or pm me and I can list some alternatives if it’s weighing on your mind.]