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A corner of Substack for the Black community.
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We can call this a little safe hub F.U.B.U.
If you don't check the box for Black on applica...
This is an automated Substack Account of https://blackstack.substack.com
Discover more/Create at: @skystack.xyz
A Love Letter to Black Authors • We deserve something that's built for us, by us, with the only intention to preserve everything about us. That is what we have built here with Blackstack, word by word.
A Love Letter to Black Authors
We deserve something that's built for us, by us, with the only intention to preserve everything about us. That is what we have built here with Blackstack, word by word.
blackstack.substack.com
December 25, 2025 at 12:47 AM
A Love Letter to Black Authors • We deserve something that's built for us, by us, with the only intention to preserve everything about us. That is what we have built here with Blackstack, word by word.
Black Reads: Issue 021 • This curation is dear to my heart, maybe because these are the first Black authors to be working with me to publish their books through Blackstack. I may be bias right now, but you will be too...
Black Reads: Issue 021
This curation is dear to my heart, maybe because these are the first Black authors to be working with me to publish their books through Blackstack. I may be bias right now, but you will be too...
blackstack.substack.com
December 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Black Reads: Issue 021 • This curation is dear to my heart, maybe because these are the first Black authors to be working with me to publish their books through Blackstack. I may be bias right now, but you will be too...
Texture Vocals • Music is uniquely woven into the texture of our culture, holding the memory of our lived experience. Ad-libs hold those happy, more positive memories that flow freely through our minds when activated.
Texture Vocals
Music is uniquely woven into the texture of our culture, holding the memory of our lived experience. Ad-libs hold those happy, more positive memories that flow freely through our minds when activated.
blackstack.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Texture Vocals • Music is uniquely woven into the texture of our culture, holding the memory of our lived experience. Ad-libs hold those happy, more positive memories that flow freely through our minds when activated.
Black Reads: Issue 020 • I love being Black, I wouldn't trade this life for anything!
Black Reads: Issue 020
I love being Black, I wouldn't trade this life for anything!
blackstack.substack.com
December 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Black Reads: Issue 020 • I love being Black, I wouldn't trade this life for anything!
What's a "soft life" to a Black woman? • This mini series was born in the comments of the Blackstack Salon a few months ago, and I truly believe this is what makes Blackstack so special. It shows the power of writing together, in community.
What's a "soft life" to a Black woman?
This mini series was born in the comments of the Blackstack Salon a few months ago, and I truly believe this is what makes Blackstack so special. It shows the power of writing together, in community.
blackstack.substack.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:48 AM
What's a "soft life" to a Black woman? • This mini series was born in the comments of the Blackstack Salon a few months ago, and I truly believe this is what makes Blackstack so special. It shows the power of writing together, in community.
Black Reads: Issue 019 • All of the Black Reads are intentional, but this might be the most intentionally curated one yet. And you better like it, I mean I really hope you like it and engage with the authors featured :)
Black Reads: Issue 019
All of the Black Reads are intentional, but this might be the most intentionally curated one yet. And you better like it, I mean I really hope you like it and engage with the authors featured :)
blackstack.substack.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Black Reads: Issue 019 • All of the Black Reads are intentional, but this might be the most intentionally curated one yet. And you better like it, I mean I really hope you like it and engage with the authors featured :)
Blackstack Salon: November • This is the replay from November's Blackstack Salon.
Blackstack Salon: November
This is the replay from November's Blackstack Salon.
blackstack.substack.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Blackstack Salon: November • This is the replay from November's Blackstack Salon.
Black Men and Their Hair • Another hair story from the Black man's perspective, which is something we don't get to hear often, but Eric takes us through the journey of the naps, waves, straight, and laid hair.
Black Men and Their Hair
Another hair story from the Black man's perspective, which is something we don't get to hear often, but Eric takes us through the journey of the naps, waves, straight, and laid hair.
blackstack.substack.com
November 30, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Black Men and Their Hair • Another hair story from the Black man's perspective, which is something we don't get to hear often, but Eric takes us through the journey of the naps, waves, straight, and laid hair.
Black Reads: Issue 018 • Here are a list of Black Reads that Substack didn't put on your timeline this week, so I'll do it for them. Enjoy!
Black Reads: Issue 018
Here are a list of Black Reads that Substack didn't put on your timeline this week, so I'll do it for them. Enjoy!
blackstack.substack.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Black Reads: Issue 018 • Here are a list of Black Reads that Substack didn't put on your timeline this week, so I'll do it for them. Enjoy!
Sea Sick From These Waves Spinning • Today's hair story is spotlighting the Black man's dream of getting waves, what you know about brushing your waves in with the shampoo and durag for hours?
Sea Sick From These Waves Spinning
Today's hair story is spotlighting the Black man's dream of getting waves, what you know about brushing your waves in with the shampoo and durag for hours?
blackstack.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Sea Sick From These Waves Spinning • Today's hair story is spotlighting the Black man's dream of getting waves, what you know about brushing your waves in with the shampoo and durag for hours?
Black Reads: Issue 017 • It's interesting how Black culture is the imprint, but rarely represented. The question is no longer why, but how can we make sure our story is never misrepresented again?
Black Reads: Issue 017
It's interesting how Black culture is the imprint, but rarely represented. The question is no longer why, but how can we make sure our story is never misrepresented again?
blackstack.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Black Reads: Issue 017 • It's interesting how Black culture is the imprint, but rarely represented. The question is no longer why, but how can we make sure our story is never misrepresented again?
Hold your ear, so this hot comb won't burn you. • How many of us have heard this one before? Today's Black hair story is going to take you down memory lane if you have heard that line before.
Hold your ear, so this hot comb won't burn you.
How many of us have heard this one before? Today's Black hair story is going to take you down memory lane if you have heard that line before.
blackstack.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Hold your ear, so this hot comb won't burn you. • How many of us have heard this one before? Today's Black hair story is going to take you down memory lane if you have heard that line before.
Black Reads: On Black Community • A love letter to my people, because we deserve love.
Black Reads: On Black Community
A love letter to my people, because we deserve love.
blackstack.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Black Reads: On Black Community • A love letter to my people, because we deserve love.
Just For Me: A Black Hair Story • I'm so excited to bring the Black hair stories back this year, thank you to all the submissions that have been coming in. We have another series y'all, enjoy!
Just For Me: A Black Hair Story
I'm so excited to bring the Black hair stories back this year, thank you to all the submissions that have been coming in. We have another series y'all, enjoy!
blackstack.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Just For Me: A Black Hair Story • I'm so excited to bring the Black hair stories back this year, thank you to all the submissions that have been coming in. We have another series y'all, enjoy!
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.
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.
blackstack.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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.
Sunday Special • Community writing style, little palette cleanser if you will. A fun read for us, written by us.
Sunday Special
Community writing style, little palette cleanser if you will. A fun read for us, written by us.
blackstack.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Sunday Special • Community writing style, little palette cleanser if you will. A fun read for us, written by us.
Way In The Water • Day Five of the Blackstack exclusive Hoodoo Heritage Month series brought to you by a community of Black authors who practice Hoodoo. Makéila shares her personal story about going to the river, enjoy!
Way In The Water
Day Five of the Blackstack exclusive Hoodoo Heritage Month series brought to you by a community of Black authors who practice Hoodoo. Makéila shares her personal story about going to the river, enjoy!
blackstack.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Way In The Water • Day Five of the Blackstack exclusive Hoodoo Heritage Month series brought to you by a community of Black authors who practice Hoodoo. Makéila shares her personal story about going to the river, enjoy!
Maybe Hoodoo Found Me • Another submission essay contributing to our Hoodoo Heritage Month series. A special thanks to Aura 3.0 for this beautiful read taking us through her journey into hoodoo.
Maybe Hoodoo Found Me
Another submission essay contributing to our Hoodoo Heritage Month series. A special thanks to Aura 3.0 for this beautiful read taking us through her journey into hoodoo.
blackstack.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Maybe Hoodoo Found Me • Another submission essay contributing to our Hoodoo Heritage Month series. A special thanks to Aura 3.0 for this beautiful read taking us through her journey into hoodoo.
Blackstack Salon: Say What You Need To Say • A replay from the Blackstack Salon's LIVE Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Blackstack Salon: Say What You Need To Say
A replay from the Blackstack Salon's LIVE Sunday, October 26, 2025.
blackstack.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Blackstack Salon: Say What You Need To Say • A replay from the Blackstack Salon's LIVE Sunday, October 26, 2025.
Original Black Mother • Honoring Hoodoo Heritage Month with an exclusive essay written by Francia for the Blackstack community to enjoy, learn, and commune over.
Original Black Mother
Honoring Hoodoo Heritage Month with an exclusive essay written by Francia for the Blackstack community to enjoy, learn, and commune over.
blackstack.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Original Black Mother • Honoring Hoodoo Heritage Month with an exclusive essay written by Francia for the Blackstack community to enjoy, learn, and commune over.
Black Reads: Brown Skin Smooth As Butta • Another community written poem inspired by a community member's essay submission on colorism paired with a body butter recipe. This just felt right.
Black Reads: Brown Skin Smooth As Butta
Another community written poem inspired by a community member's essay submission on colorism paired with a body butter recipe. This just felt right.
blackstack.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Black Reads: Brown Skin Smooth As Butta • Another community written poem inspired by a community member's essay submission on colorism paired with a body butter recipe. This just felt right.
Brown Paper, Brown, and Browner. • Have a seat love, we are having a discussion about colorism. The history of it, the effects of it, and how to decolonize from it. With a shea butter recipe to keep us moisturized in the process.
Brown Paper, Brown, and Browner.
Have a seat love, we are having a discussion about colorism. The history of it, the effects of it, and how to decolonize from it. With a shea butter recipe to keep us moisturized in the process.
blackstack.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Brown Paper, Brown, and Browner. • Have a seat love, we are having a discussion about colorism. The history of it, the effects of it, and how to decolonize from it. With a shea butter recipe to keep us moisturized in the process.
America is the Negro Problem • We have nothing to lose but our chains. As church tells us to leave our worries at the door, I implore you to think of this approach and leave your chains at the door and flow with us here.
America is the Negro Problem
We have nothing to lose but our chains. As church tells us to leave our worries at the door, I implore you to think of this approach and leave your chains at the door and flow with us here.
blackstack.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:28 PM
America is the Negro Problem • We have nothing to lose but our chains. As church tells us to leave our worries at the door, I implore you to think of this approach and leave your chains at the door and flow with us here.
Black Reads: Issue 014 • A couple of worlds you can escape with a first class seat riding the words of Black authors just like you, written just for you.
Black Reads: Issue 014
A couple of worlds you can escape with a first class seat riding the words of Black authors just like you, written just for you.
blackstack.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Black Reads: Issue 014 • A couple of worlds you can escape with a first class seat riding the words of Black authors just like you, written just for you.
Beta Reads: District Between Us • I love when y'all send in your manuscript excerpts for me to post so our paid subscribers get to be your beta readers for your book! The good life!
Beta Reads: District Between Us
I love when y'all send in your manuscript excerpts for me to post so our paid subscribers get to be your beta readers for your book! The good life!
blackstack.substack.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Beta Reads: District Between Us • I love when y'all send in your manuscript excerpts for me to post so our paid subscribers get to be your beta readers for your book! The good life!