Black Reads: Issue 016
How about we cut the stereotypes projected on our community? What would that look like if Black women stopped being "strong" and Black men stopped being a "beast"? These reads will get you thinking.
Society has placed a lot of expectations on the way we show up in the world as Black men and women. Black men are supposed to be one way, while Black women are meant to be another. And we know those stereotypes don’t always resonate with everyone, or many of us are choosing to debunk those boxes we’ve been placed in.
This week’s “Black Reads” newsletter is brought to you by Black authors within our community who are debunking and reclaiming those stereotypes. Enjoy!
After reading this essay by
, I gained a new level of confidence within myself. I was sharing with several people, and quoting up a storm because it was that good. I can’t wait to hear how it resonated with you!
Have you ever read a piece and thought, wow, it’s like they are writing about me? Well, that’s how I felt reading this essay by
. This one was so good, I printed it immediately and have been making annotations to it.
In October’s salon, one of the prompts was about softness, and a new series is developing from that writing experience for a few Black women within our community. When I saw
share her piece in the chat thread, the “strong Black woman” caught my attention. And as always, my girl did not disappoint!
Fam, meet Dr. Green or G,
. I know you have seen me raving on and on about the conversation between G and about a week ago. G just published his book titled Playing the Game this week, Tuesday, November 4th, to be exact. This one is for the fellas, but the ladies will also enjoy it if you enjoy sports a little. I’m currently reading the book, so tap in with this post to get an idea of what the book is all about and the stereotype being debunked. We are thinking about making this title the December read for the Book Club, y’all down?
Sunday Special
Between Pinterest and my camera roll, there are tons of culturally specific photos I have saved for moments like this to use as a writing prompt. I love using photos to layer in detail throughout my writing, and this image had so many threads stitching our stories together. The theme became take the plastic off y…
Black Reads: Issue 015
Before we get started, let’s have a moment of silence for yet another great within the Black community who has transitioned into the ancestral realm.
every time blackstack chooses my work something heals in me 🤲🏾
I don't think I ever got to tell you this, so I want to make sure I do. This whole idea you have is dope af. The consolidation of Black work that is culturally vibrant and thought provoking. I love it!!