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Dan @djlane.bsky.social · 1d

#ProudBlue

Does everyone know there is a full blown outbreak of measles on South Carolina?

Why are our children paying the price of our stupidity?

Will we wait until, that first child gets polio, before we act?

I just can’t believe the apathy of parents.

Our children ARE America’s future.

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 5h

A very important thread to read & share.

Pam Keith @pamkeithdc.bsky.social · 9h

The niche of my law practice is representing women, minorities and whistleblowers in vindicating their civil rights in employment.

Having done this work for years now, I have come to understand something that I feel like sharing this morning:

White people and Black people have a VERY different

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Vita "Empancipated Blacula" Ayala @definitelyvita.bsky.social · 12d

NOT A DRILLLLLLL IT WORKS!

Warwick History Post-Doc Club @post-doc-club.bsky.social · 13d

Great news!
JSTOR now have a free account with an Independent Researcher category. You can access 100 documents per month

www.jstor.org/action/showL...

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 6h

Lots of good reading on this list. I'm really excited to read #OpiumSlavery by @jonathansjones.bsky.social! #FReadom #FreedomToRead

Ben Railton @americanstudier.bsky.social · 9h

Here it is, my 245th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more in comments below, please share widely, & enjoy, all! 🗃️

blackwhiteandread.com/scholarsunda...

#ScholarSunday Thread 245 (10/12/25) – Black and White and Read All Over

Here it is, my 245th #ScholarSunday thread of great public scholarly writing & work, podcast episodes, new & forthcoming books from the last week. Add more in comments below, please share widely, & en...

blackwhiteandread.com

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 7h

Adding this to my #TBR pile #GiftLink: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/07/b...

In This Graphic History, an Unflinching Look at Black Activism

www.nytimes.com

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 7h

"Spunk " a play from #ZoraNealeHurston #GiftLink: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/t...

Zora Neale Hurston’s Play Comes Alive for the First Time

www.nytimes.com

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 21h

This is a great post. Check it out, @scbwihouston.bsky.social

School Library Journal @slj.com · 2d

Bringing the Fun to Reading, a Teen Librarian Toolbox guest post by John Claude Bemis
teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2025/10/10/b...

Bringing the Fun to Reading, a guest post by John Claude Bemis

If we want kids to grow up reading for fun, then we need to give them books that captivate.

teenlibrariantoolbox.com

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Author DL White @booksbydlwhite.com · 1d

Our friend @jaleesareads.bsky.social was on the news! #BRBF #Blackbooksky #blacksky

www.11alive.com/article/feat...

How Atlanta is becoming a hub for Black romance novels

Romance readers are turning the page and Black Love is the main character

www.11alive.com

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 1d

Loved her. She will be missed.

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 1d

Diane Keaton, famed for roles in “Father of the Bride,” “First Wives Club” and more, has died at 79

Diane Keaton, Famed for Roles in 'Father of the Bride,' 'First Wives Club' and More, Dies at 79 (Exclusive)

Diane Keaton has died at age 79, PEOPLE can confirm exclusively. The actress was best known for roles in movies like 'Annie Hall,' 'The First Wives Club,' 'Something's Gotta Give' and 'The Godfather.'

people.com

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 1d

LOVE HER! #Aces #AjaWilson #MVP

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 1d

The Bluest Eye ... and anything written by Toni Morrison & the Black women writers she inspired. #BannedBookWeek

SCBWI @scbwi.bsky.social · 1d

We read banned books 📚 SCBWI Staff and our favorite SCBWI blogger @themermancam share our picks for what banned book we’d recommend!

What is your favorite banned book and why is it important to you? Comment below ⬇️

Learn more about how to combat censorship here: www.scbwi.org/essential-re...

Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 2d

Don't talk about the clowns like that, friend. 🤣🤣

Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 3d

I read this and thought you said tiny error ... both work. 🤣🤣

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 3d

THAT PART! Sis is not to be played with.

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 3d

This sounds wonderful. Wish I could attend.

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School Library Journal @slj.com · 5d

2025 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature Finalists Announced
Three novels in verse among the five honored titles.
www.slj.com/story/2025-N...

2025 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature Finalists Announced

The five titles honored by the National Book Foundation include three novels in verse.

www.slj.com

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 4d

She really has. And in these crazy times we're living in, it's nice to know she's with us and universally beloved.

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 4d

There are some new geniuses in town. Congratulations to the thinkers, dreamers, and doers that make up the new class of #MacFellows. This is a much needed moment of joy. Lets follow their lead & #DoTheWork www.npr.org/2025/10/08/n...

Thinkers, dreamers, doers: Here's who made the 2025 MacArthur Fellow list

A cartographer, a composer, a neurobiologist, and a novelist are among the recipients of this year's "Genius Grants." Each Fellow will receive a no-strings attached award of $800,000.

www.npr.org

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 4d

Me too. Always have. Truly a living legend.

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 4d

Alright, alright, alright! Dolly THE Parton is alive and well. She's working 9 to 5 ('what a way to make a living'), and looking good while doing it. So happy to see her & grateful for all of those prayers for the ever wonderful #DollyParton.

Yashar Ali 🐘 @yasharali.bsky.social · 4d

BREAKING

In a new video, Dolly Parton, the Queen of America, says she’s going to be ok.

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 4d

So much sadness and madness in the world. I take respite in books, y'all. Take a look at this #PubDay list. And a special happy pub day to the always amazing Tiffany D Jackson. #TheScammer is an amazing and wild ride #FReadom: bookriot.com/listen/shows...

All The Books, A Book Podcast From Book Riot: Listen Now

All the Books is a weekly book podcast of recommendations and discussions about the most interesting and exciting new book releases.

bookriot.com

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Mychal Threets @mychal3ts.bsky.social · 4d

PRAY FOR DOLLY PARTON ❤️‍🩹

Freida Parton, sister of Dolly Parton, asks for prayers for Dolly’s health. She says with prayers she know Dolly is going to be just fine.

We all love you, Dolly! Praying 💛

people.com/dolly-parton-sister-was-up-all-night-praying-for-singer-amid-health-struggles-11826073

A happy Dolly Parton reads books aloud to happy kids

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Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 5d

🤣🤣🤣🤣

Dr. Michelle @lipsticklitterati.bsky.social · 5d

A trifling hoe.

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