Black Reads: Issue 006
oh, this issue is a whole vibe!
If you missed the chat thread conversation this week here are some highlights to get us started with Black Reads: Issue 006…
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The Original Baddie
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This is a piece is about stepping into the protagonist role of your life and deciding on a life filled with intention and purpose.
Love + Travel
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The comparative treatment of flesh and floral petals, labia, in society is remarkable. This piece is a testament to the inextricable link between beauty and power.
Karen Wesley Writes
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The grief and pain of a fractured relationship of a mother and son with autism and mental illness. My most vulnerable piece yet.
LaChelle Rising
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A cultural critique of the blind support of Kamala Harris as the presidential nominee, emphasizing that our interconnectedness obliges us to go beyond being satisfied with mere representational progress and instead push for genuine transformative change.
Najah Amatullah on Substack
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This is the next installment in my series about my struggles with moving from house to house with only myself and my daughter. I moved to Guatemala in 2022 to teach and now I’m back in Oklahoma, sort of against my will.
Substack by DL White
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After a disappointing book launch nearly drove me to quit, I turned back to fan fiction, where I cut my teeth on writing, learned how to world build, became a master at keeping readers interested and was my introduction to managing a following. This blend of storytelling and infectious pop melodies offered me a space to rediscover my passion for sharing my stories. The journey back pulled me forward, not only reigniting my joy for writing but also opened new doors in my craft.
Hood ‘N Earthy
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Jacquie: Share your pussy post!
Rachel: I second that!
Bria: Not me gettin’ called to the principal’s office 🫣🫣🫣🫣
Eighth House Expedition
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This piece observes the unique social role of friendship and why its loss can be especially wrenching. It’s a personal essay with a lens I often turn outward, observing the cultural ecosystems that shape our relationships and emotional landscapes.
A postcard…with love.
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This piece explores my journey of confronting a fear of open water. I reflect on how the experience connects to broader themes of control and vulnerability, taking the reader through the process of moving from fear to freedom.
INNER GLOSS
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Hey guys just started writing but been loving so much feedback I’ve been getting by from others about my writing 😝 and would love to hear more. I wanted it to be about life beauty and it prospecting basically a space to dump the constant contradictions in my mind. Feel free to read and let me know what you think and SUBSCRIBE !!
