Saeed Jones
@theferocity.bsky.social
Poet and cultural critic. I co-host the podcast VIBE CHECK. Also, I teach creative writing at Harvard Medical School.
BOOKS: Prelude to Bruise, How We Fight for Our Lives, Alive at the End of the World, The People’s Project.
BOOKS: Prelude to Bruise, How We Fight for Our Lives, Alive at the End of the World, The People’s Project.
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Saeed Jones
@theferocity.bsky.social
· Oct 23
Okay what is this b👀k?
The book I’m writing is titled HOME OUT THERE. It’s about black queer people leaving home to find home. I weave my own experiences with biographical chapters about three black queer poet ancestors: Langston Hughes, Pauli Murray and Audre Lorde.
The NYT published this at 2pm EST yesterday: “President Trump has backtracked on a major point in negotiations with Harvard, dropping his administration’s demand for a $200 million payment…”
lol, lmao even indeed.
lol, lmao even indeed.
February 3, 2026 at 9:17 AM
The NYT published this at 2pm EST yesterday: “President Trump has backtracked on a major point in negotiations with Harvard, dropping his administration’s demand for a $200 million payment…”
lol, lmao even indeed.
lol, lmao even indeed.
“U.S. President Donald Trump demanded Harvard pay $1 billion in a settlement in a Truth Social post Monday night, pushing back against reports that the White House would no longer demand a cash payment from the University.”
Trump Calls for $1 Billion Settlement From Harvard | News | The Harvard Crimson
U.S. President Donald Trump demanded Harvard pay $1 billion in a settlement in a Truth Social post Monday night, pushing back against reports that the White House would no longer demand a cash payment...
www.thecrimson.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:07 AM
“U.S. President Donald Trump demanded Harvard pay $1 billion in a settlement in a Truth Social post Monday night, pushing back against reports that the White House would no longer demand a cash payment from the University.”
What do you mean you aren’t already following @itsafronomics.blacksky.app? That’s WILD to moi. Yikes, can’t relate.
February 3, 2026 at 2:34 AM
What do you mean you aren’t already following @itsafronomics.blacksky.app? That’s WILD to moi. Yikes, can’t relate.
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During a politically charged Grammys ceremony, it was Bad Bunny’s protestations—and victory—that reverberated the loudest. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/8-sB0q
How Bad Bunny Saved the Grammys
At a ceremony that got things uncharacteristically right, the Puerto Rican superstar claimed the top prize and criticized Trump’s deployment of ICE.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
February 3, 2026 at 1:30 AM
During a politically charged Grammys ceremony, it was Bad Bunny’s protestations—and victory—that reverberated the loudest. newyorkermag.visitlink.me/8-sB0q
The woman was too shocked to speak.
It's so cold in Boston right now that packs of coyotes are able to cross the water today.
📸: @jcass35
📸: @jcass35
February 2, 2026 at 9:08 PM
The woman was too shocked to speak.
Today, I once again learned the hard way that thinking to myself “I should eat something before I get hangry” means that I’m actually already hangry. At the point, the new goal is to eat something before I blow up an entire city block.
February 2, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Today, I once again learned the hard way that thinking to myself “I should eat something before I get hangry” means that I’m actually already hangry. At the point, the new goal is to eat something before I blow up an entire city block.
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Shoutout to the man who saw me trying to dig my car out, and offered a heavier shovel and his number to give it back, but did not offer to help me—
February 2, 2026 at 8:29 PM
Shoutout to the man who saw me trying to dig my car out, and offered a heavier shovel and his number to give it back, but did not offer to help me—
*looks directly at camera*
February 2, 2026 at 8:31 PM
*looks directly at camera*
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I also have watched the first season of The Pitt and I’ve been waiting 4 months to go back and read Saeed’s posts about it because he never disappoints!
I’ve made it to the season finale of #ThePitt and I’m stressed and scared and thrilled.
February 2, 2026 at 8:21 PM
I also have watched the first season of The Pitt and I’ve been waiting 4 months to go back and read Saeed’s posts about it because he never disappoints!
Giving each other the nod.
In honor of the 2nd day of Black History Month, what is your favorite NON laborious thing about black men?
February 2, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Giving each other the nod.
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So interesting that #VibeCheckPod and @theferocity.bsky.social have been talking about lot about friction, but in a good way. I want the friction. I love interactions with shopkeepers and clerks. As for coffee…I do not need AI to tell me what I want!
“The firm's push to deploy AI at a time when top brass are emphasising the importance of a personal touch might seem loaded with irony, but Niccol [the CEO] sees little tension.”
"’It's a way for us to make the experience... have less friction,’ he said.” 😮💨
"’It's a way for us to make the experience... have less friction,’ he said.” 😮💨
February 2, 2026 at 4:29 PM
So interesting that #VibeCheckPod and @theferocity.bsky.social have been talking about lot about friction, but in a good way. I want the friction. I love interactions with shopkeepers and clerks. As for coffee…I do not need AI to tell me what I want!
I try not to live with hate in my heart, I swear. But I’ve HATED Nicki Minaj for almost a decade now. Years ago, someone told me that in a recording studio she threw a coffee mug across the room aiming for an intern’s head. How you move, especially behind the scenes, is who you are.
February 2, 2026 at 4:16 PM
I try not to live with hate in my heart, I swear. But I’ve HATED Nicki Minaj for almost a decade now. Years ago, someone told me that in a recording studio she threw a coffee mug across the room aiming for an intern’s head. How you move, especially behind the scenes, is who you are.
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Is this viewpoint diversity
University of Illinois college republicans advocate for executing protesters as “traitors” with art that takes a disturbing killing and makes it even more extreme.
dailyillini.com/news-stories...
dailyillini.com/news-stories...
‘Fell the enemies:’ Illini Republicans support ICE amid killings - The Daily Illini
In a post that included a graphic of a presumed officer holding a gun to someone's head, Illini Republicans stated that they “stand with ICE."
dailyillini.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Is this viewpoint diversity
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I do not debate sexual assault allegations with strangers on the internet; I block.
Take your devil’s advocate bullshit back to hell where it belongs.
As for me and my house, we shall believe survivors.
Take your devil’s advocate bullshit back to hell where it belongs.
As for me and my house, we shall believe survivors.
February 2, 2026 at 5:35 AM
I do not debate sexual assault allegations with strangers on the internet; I block.
Take your devil’s advocate bullshit back to hell where it belongs.
As for me and my house, we shall believe survivors.
Take your devil’s advocate bullshit back to hell where it belongs.
As for me and my house, we shall believe survivors.
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This is how direct the lineage is, Muddy Waters learned guitar in Mississippi Juke Joints watching Son House & Robert Johnson. 20 plus years later he finds Buddy Guy, fresh off the train from LA & starving in Chicago. Buys him food, & gets him a gig.
Legend isn’t even enough.
Legend isn’t even enough.
So cool for 89-year-old blues legend Buddy Guy to be honored. Appearance in Sinners last year (and on the soundtrack). And just won Grammy for Best Traditional Blues Album.
February 2, 2026 at 4:56 AM
This is how direct the lineage is, Muddy Waters learned guitar in Mississippi Juke Joints watching Son House & Robert Johnson. 20 plus years later he finds Buddy Guy, fresh off the train from LA & starving in Chicago. Buys him food, & gets him a gig.
Legend isn’t even enough.
Legend isn’t even enough.
👀👀👀👀👀
February 2, 2026 at 10:37 AM
👀👀👀👀👀
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Kendrick has won nine and counting Grammys since Drake said "Kendrick just opened his mouth, someone go hand him a Grammy"
February 2, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Kendrick has won nine and counting Grammys since Drake said "Kendrick just opened his mouth, someone go hand him a Grammy"
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"damn, Justin Bieber's old"
-- my kid
-- my kid
February 2, 2026 at 2:10 AM
"damn, Justin Bieber's old"
-- my kid
-- my kid
It meant a lot to see so many artists speak up tonight.
Olivia Dean: "I guess I want to say I'm up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant, I wouldn't be here... I'm a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated"
February 2, 2026 at 5:45 AM
It meant a lot to see so many artists speak up tonight.
I do not debate sexual assault allegations with strangers on the internet; I block.
Take your devil’s advocate bullshit back to hell where it belongs.
As for me and my house, we shall believe survivors.
Take your devil’s advocate bullshit back to hell where it belongs.
As for me and my house, we shall believe survivors.
February 2, 2026 at 5:35 AM
I do not debate sexual assault allegations with strangers on the internet; I block.
Take your devil’s advocate bullshit back to hell where it belongs.
As for me and my house, we shall believe survivors.
Take your devil’s advocate bullshit back to hell where it belongs.
As for me and my house, we shall believe survivors.
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I’m still chuckling because everybody all night was like “F*ck ICE,” “we belong here,” “we need to stand up for immigrants,” and SZA was like “I know it looks bad right now guys but don’t lose hope. We need hope!”
February 2, 2026 at 4:50 AM
I’m still chuckling because everybody all night was like “F*ck ICE,” “we belong here,” “we need to stand up for immigrants,” and SZA was like “I know it looks bad right now guys but don’t lose hope. We need hope!”
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For those who aren’t into fashion or pop, Gaga served tonight, and she did it in 2009 archive McQueen, head to toe, with Nine Inch Nails’ drummer to boot.
February 2, 2026 at 4:49 AM
For those who aren’t into fashion or pop, Gaga served tonight, and she did it in 2009 archive McQueen, head to toe, with Nine Inch Nails’ drummer to boot.
I’m posting this now because Pusha T just performed at the Grammys tonight.
“According to an FBI crisis intake report , an anonymous victim, who claimed she had been drugged and sexually abused in several instances throughout the years, said Pusha T was one of her “handlers.” The victim also said she once woke up in a room with Weinstein and Jay-Z with her.”
Jay-Z, Harvey Weinstein and Pusha T Mentioned in Latest Epstein File Release
Jay-Z, Pusha T and Harvey Weinstein were mentioned in the latest batch of Epstein files released by the DOJ on Friday.
variety.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:30 AM
I’m posting this now because Pusha T just performed at the Grammys tonight.
“According to an FBI crisis intake report , an anonymous victim, who claimed she had been drugged and sexually abused in several instances throughout the years, said Pusha T was one of her “handlers.” The victim also said she once woke up in a room with Weinstein and Jay-Z with her.”
Jay-Z, Harvey Weinstein and Pusha T Mentioned in Latest Epstein File Release
Jay-Z, Pusha T and Harvey Weinstein were mentioned in the latest batch of Epstein files released by the DOJ on Friday.
variety.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:27 AM
“According to an FBI crisis intake report , an anonymous victim, who claimed she had been drugged and sexually abused in several instances throughout the years, said Pusha T was one of her “handlers.” The victim also said she once woke up in a room with Weinstein and Jay-Z with her.”
THAT TRIBUTE PERFORMANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 2, 2026 at 4:01 AM
THAT TRIBUTE PERFORMANCE!!!!!!!!!!!!