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Being Reese

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{Ree-se} n. A connoisseur of all things relating to | books 📚 | politics 🗳 | education 🍎 | & coffee ☕️ 👉🏾 Owner of w i t t y w i s e d e s i g n s on etsy 🩷 https://linktr.ee/BeingReese

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Nov 30

As a Black woman & small business owner, I create each sticker with love to bring joy & representation to your life. This Small Business Saturday, enjoy 50% off all bookish Black girl stickers as my thanks for your support and a reminder to shop intentionally. 🩷✨️ #BlackBookSky

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Apr 7

Do not look at your 401k.
Do not look at your 401k.
Do not look at your 401k.
Do not look at your 401k.
Do not look at your 401k.
Do not look at your 401k.
Do not look at your 401k.

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Mar 3

I know it's human nature to be curious, but I can promise there is nothing that woman has to say that is worth giving her enough clicks and views to continue to happily live her best life. Don't fall for the okye doke y'all.🧵 (4/4)

Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Mar 3

Instead, we're going to turn her nonsense all the way off. Do not subscribe to her tiktok account. Do not subscribe to her substack. If your curiosity won't allow you to stay off her page, then watch the stitches and duets from other creators. But do NOT go to her page. 🧵 (3/4)

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Mar 3

This is clearly a cash grab. The money from her docuseries has dried up and she's banking on the fact that we're going to flock to her page en masse and give her views and a platform. But we're not going to do that. 🧵 (2/4)

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Mar 3

Because 2025 wasn't 2025ing enough, Casey Anthony is now on tiktok advocating on behalf of victims of violence. Unfortunately, legitimizing and platforming sociopaths is pretty on brand for America right now. But here's what we're not going to do...🧵 (1/4)

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Mar 2

Me too. But every time I look up and see "Into the Wild" on my bookshelf, I have a change of heart.

Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Mar 2

Y’all ever just stop and realize we’re floating through endless space on a giant rock, paying bills? Like, why?

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Puck Arks @puckarks.bsky.social · Feb 25

The Brooklyn Public Library has announced that any teenager in America is now eligible for a Brooklyn Public Library card. Teens can sign out ebooks + audiobooks  The move is designed to combat censorship, with some titles listed as "always available."

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Brooklyn Public Library Offers Free eCards to Teens Nationwide Facing Book Bans in Local Communities | Brooklyn Public Library

Librarians and Teen Volunteers Spearhead Books Unbanned Initiative to Combat Censorship

www.bklynlibrary.org

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Mar 2

Malala Yousafzai is a powerhouse when it comes to fighting for girls' education. As a teen, she stood up to the Taliban & survived an assassination attempt. Instead of backing down, she became an even louder voice for change. She is the youngest Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. 🩷💪🏾 ♀️ #WomensHistoryMonth

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Mecireads🌸 @mecireads.bsky.social · Feb 23

Book Community
It’s time to leave good reads and switch to StoryGraph🫶🏾.

My username is Mecireads

#booksky #booktok #blackbooksky

PSA: It’s time to leave Goodreads in the dust and switch to StoryGraph! ✨ Better stats, personalized recs, and NO Amazon drama. Black owned and catered to readers. @thestorygraph #books #storygraph #b...

TikTok video by MeciReads🌸📚

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Shakeira_C @shakeirac.bsky.social · Feb 26

In honor of Black Book Content Creator Day!!! Here is a stack of black books from my bookshelf all written by Black authors #blackbooksky #booksky

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dee 📚✨ @readsbymurcielago.bsky.social · Feb 27

Made another dramatic video! This time I’m showing y’all my favorite horror and thriller books by black authors 👻📚 #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Feb 28

If you don't want to participate in the economic blackout today, that's on you. But chill on the dissertation-length think pieces about how "it won't work." That's not what today is. Pls step aside so the rest of us can do the heavy lifting. I'm not arguing with folks Harriet would have left behind.

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Feb 28

We all understand the assignment today, right?

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Feb 26

This is so sad. Michelle Trachtenberg was such a huge part of my childhood, Harriet the Spy, Dawn in Buffy, and of course, the one and only Georgina Sparks. Thank you for the memories, Michelle. Rest easy. 💔

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Feb 25

I agree, it shouldn't have to be this way. But I think that consciously, they'd rather be unemployed than to help take part in what's currently happening. They may be unemployed, but they'll probably sleep better at night. I can't even imagine what that work environment is like.

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Feb 25

More 👏🏾 Of 👏🏾 This 👏🏾

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Feb 25

People will look you dead in the eye and say they don't see the thing that all of us see when looking at the faces of all the anchors that have "exited" NBC this week.

You are not crazy. You are not overreacting. Exactly what you think is happening, is happening.

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Feb 25

I agree but she likely isn't legally able to do so. If that was me, I would make an effort to make as many mistakes as humanly possible and force them to fire me. I would literally be sitting there talking straight gibberish for my 60 minute segments until they carried me out.

Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Feb 25

I'm from Philly and even I didn't know this friend! I'm shocked. I don't recall seeing any historical markers about Cheney. I'm learning too 🩷

Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Feb 25

I had the same problem. Re-reading one of my favorite series is what's getting me out of the slump. Hugs friend 🩷

Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Feb 25

As the country's first HBCU, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania has been building Black excellence, breaking barriers, and shaping leaders since 1837. The Nation's first and oldest HBCU is still standing strong. 📖 🤎 #BlackHistoryMonth #HBCU #BlackSky

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Feb 25

I was today years old when I discovered that the country's first HBCU was founded in Philly, and I'm from Philly. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. The more you know. 📖 🤎 #BlackSky

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Great Granddaddy’s Storytelling Magic @storytellingmagic.bsky.social · Feb 25

We just published a Graphic Novel about Robert Smalls!

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" (Abridged) by DaShan Thomas🚢. Great for older kids, teen & adult readers

Unabridged version:

“Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero”

#edusky #booksky #blackbooksky #blacksky

A description of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. An artistic depiction of Robert Smalls is on the left, and on the right are the words: "These Graphic Novels depict the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls. Robert Smalls, born and raised as an enslaved person, commandeered the steamer ship "Planter" with his crew and all of their families. They sailed to freedom, and then won several pivotal battles (both in the US Army and Navy) in the Civil War, which in turn won the freedom of all enslaved people in the United States. This is a great story of Black History and American History." Behind Robert Smalls and the words next to him are exciting explosions.

The book covers of “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan" by DaShan Thomas 🚢 (Abridged) And “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero” (Unabridged) by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the book covers say " This Graphic Novel depicts the true story of the life of Captain Robert Smalls"

Depiction of a poster that reads "Learn to Love to Learn:, and includes a visual representation of a young Robert Smalls on his way to Charleston. The image is a representation also of resources and Information for Schools About Captain Robert Smalls and the books “Captain Robert Smalls: The Titan; Book One of The Titan Abridged Series” by DaShan Thomas and “Captain Robert Smalls: The Greatest Civil War Hero; Book One of The Titan Unabridged Series” by DaShan Thomas. Words next to the poster say "Ideal for every curriculum or library"

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Being Reese @beingreese.bsky.social · Feb 25

Just finished my 8th book of the year. Definitely behind my usual pace. By February, I'm normally pushing 20-25 books. If you're in a reading slump, don't feel bad, it's not you. It's hard to enjoy a good book when the whole country is on fire. Give yourselves some grace. 📖 🩷 #BlackBookSky #BookSky

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