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#NAPOWRIMO Day 30 - 🗣 WE MADE IT! 🎉 • [ID: Black and white words on an orange gradient background - Day 30/30 Writing Challenge: Free Write for 20 minutes! Free writing is the practice of writing without regard to grammar, punctuation, or spelling. A "stream of consciousness" technique used to combat writer's block, create new discoveries, and connect to one's voice. Just set a timer and start writing!] #luxliterature #linkinbio #blacklgbt #allblacklivesmatter #blackqueerwriters #blacktranswriters #blackliterature #writersofinstagram #quotes #read #prompts #inspirationalquotes #writinginspiration #genderfluid #gendernonconforming #harlemrenaissance #blackarts #blackartsmovement #blackartists #blackartsmatter #biqtpoc #blackmagic #blackgirlmagic #blackhistorymonth #blackhistory #qwoc #qtpoc #30for30 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw5KagNHsfo/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dbm1eo23uwqz

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This week, our #WordCrushWednesday is June Jordan!

“One of the most widely-published and highly-acclaimed African American writers of her generation, poet, playwright and essayist June Jordan was known for her fierce commitment to human rights and political activism. Over a career that produced twenty-seven volumes of poems, essays, libretti, and work for children, Jordan engaged the fundamental struggles of her era: for civil rights, women’s rights, and sexual freedom.“ - Source: Poetry Foundation

You can read more here: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/june-jordan#tab-poems

AND find more links to June Jordan’s work in our list of FREE PDFs/Links to black queer literature: 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Xjun_HCm9vdikEHqSNkdIm-pazgkIEzLyUWHtZ1dx2U/edit#gid=0

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Just finished this book of short stories by Becky Birtha! What are you reading today? #luxliterature #blacklgbt #allblacklivesmatter #blackqueerwriters #blacktranswriters #blackliterature #writersofinstagram #quotes #read #prompts #fave #inspirationalquotes #writinginspiration #genderfluid #gendernonconforming #harlemrenaissance #blackarts #blackartsmovement #blackartists #blackartsmatter https://www.instagram.com/p/BrOHQ_uB5Z9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1upspyhx2wa62

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Our first #WordCrushWednesday is James Baldwin (surprise, surprise)! Baldwin, born on August 2, 1924 (which means he’s a Leo!!) in Harlem. He is well-known for a wide collection of fiery novels, poems, essays and plays that touched on “taboo” themes, such as spirituality and blackness in America. You can read up more on his life here! Also, linked below is a FREE PDF (downloadable) link to his infamously queer novel GIOVANNI’S ROOM! What are some of your favorite pieces or quotes from Jimmy?

PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-MWjwqVu7VyX3NRQXhtMHFwYmc/view?usp=sharing

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Every week we’ll be posting a #WCW: WORD crush Wednesday! Who are your favorite Black LGBTQ+ writers? What are your favorite quotes from them? DM or email us your suggestions! And come through tomorrow to see our first #wordcrushwednesday post! #blacklgbt #allblacklivesmatter #blackqueerwriters #blacktranswriters #blackliterature #writersofinstagram #quotes #read #prompts #fave #inspirationalquotes #writinginspiration #genderfluid #gendernonconforming #harlemrenaissance #blackarts #blackartsmovement #blackartists #blackartsmatter https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq-bOjRh6JE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=19qtog82z8xao

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Today we honor and remember the great, bold, & powerful James Baldwin (Aug 2, 1924 - Dec 1, 1987) 💡✨ Thank you for holding your light to the darkest parts of our truth as humans, African-Americans, and queer folks in America and beyond. #Swipeleft for words of wisdom from this legend! . . . What are some of your favorite readings or quotes from Baldwin? #Share below! ALSO hit the #linkinbio for a free PDF link to one of his essays! #blackqueerwriters #blacktranswriters #allblacklivesmatter #jamesbaldwin #notesofanativeson #amerikkka #read #blacklgbt https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq3IJAcBQ4H/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=utdj88z74ao1