R. Nicole Smith
@nubianarwen.bsky.social
Second of Her Name, Breaker of Molds, Product of Ancestral Dreams, Womanist, Writer, Scholar (Womanism, Black Spec Fic, Afrofuturism),Teacher *opinions are my own*
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Afrofuturist must-reads, @five_books recs by @eugenbacon
📖 Womb City — @tlotlotsamaase.bsky.social
📖 The Old Drift — Namwali Serpell
📖 Black Apocalypse — @just_tav
📖 Song of Solomon — Toni Morrison
📖 The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms — N.K. Jemisin
Shop: sistahscifi.com | bookshop.org/shop/SistahScifi
📖 Womb City — @tlotlotsamaase.bsky.social
📖 The Old Drift — Namwali Serpell
📖 Black Apocalypse — @just_tav
📖 Song of Solomon — Toni Morrison
📖 The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms — N.K. Jemisin
Shop: sistahscifi.com | bookshop.org/shop/SistahScifi
January 15, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Afrofuturist must-reads, @five_books recs by @eugenbacon
📖 Womb City — @tlotlotsamaase.bsky.social
📖 The Old Drift — Namwali Serpell
📖 Black Apocalypse — @just_tav
📖 Song of Solomon — Toni Morrison
📖 The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms — N.K. Jemisin
Shop: sistahscifi.com | bookshop.org/shop/SistahScifi
📖 Womb City — @tlotlotsamaase.bsky.social
📖 The Old Drift — Namwali Serpell
📖 Black Apocalypse — @just_tav
📖 Song of Solomon — Toni Morrison
📖 The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms — N.K. Jemisin
Shop: sistahscifi.com | bookshop.org/shop/SistahScifi
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BOOK TOUR! 📚💙
I just made so many reservations for a wild trip!
I'll be visiting and signing books in:
D.C., Atlanta, Philly, Concord (NH), Manhattan, Brooklyn, L.A., Portland (OR), SF, Chicago, St. Louis, Boston (Brookline), and Portland (ME) + more to come
Details of confirmed events are here:
I just made so many reservations for a wild trip!
I'll be visiting and signing books in:
D.C., Atlanta, Philly, Concord (NH), Manhattan, Brooklyn, L.A., Portland (OR), SF, Chicago, St. Louis, Boston (Brookline), and Portland (ME) + more to come
Details of confirmed events are here:
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein | Penguin Random House
Chanda Prescod-Weinstein is an associate professor of physics and astronomy and core faculty in women’s and gender studies at the University of New Hampshire. She conducts award-winning theoretical...
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January 15, 2026 at 9:42 PM
BOOK TOUR! 📚💙
I just made so many reservations for a wild trip!
I'll be visiting and signing books in:
D.C., Atlanta, Philly, Concord (NH), Manhattan, Brooklyn, L.A., Portland (OR), SF, Chicago, St. Louis, Boston (Brookline), and Portland (ME) + more to come
Details of confirmed events are here:
I just made so many reservations for a wild trip!
I'll be visiting and signing books in:
D.C., Atlanta, Philly, Concord (NH), Manhattan, Brooklyn, L.A., Portland (OR), SF, Chicago, St. Louis, Boston (Brookline), and Portland (ME) + more to come
Details of confirmed events are here:
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Join us Saturday, live from the Metropolitan Opera, for 'Carmen', Bizet’s drama about a free-spirited woman – and a man who will not let her go.
It stars mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina as the title character, opposite tenor Michael Fabiano. Maestro Pier Giorgio Morando conducts.
It stars mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina as the title character, opposite tenor Michael Fabiano. Maestro Pier Giorgio Morando conducts.
January 14, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Join us Saturday, live from the Metropolitan Opera, for 'Carmen', Bizet’s drama about a free-spirited woman – and a man who will not let her go.
It stars mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina as the title character, opposite tenor Michael Fabiano. Maestro Pier Giorgio Morando conducts.
It stars mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina as the title character, opposite tenor Michael Fabiano. Maestro Pier Giorgio Morando conducts.
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Minneapolis City Council member Jason Chavez: "Many of our immigrants neighbors are picked up simply by moving their cars. Help your neighbors take out the trash, because there are many reports of neighbors being kidnapped when they're taking their trash out."
January 9, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Minneapolis City Council member Jason Chavez: "Many of our immigrants neighbors are picked up simply by moving their cars. Help your neighbors take out the trash, because there are many reports of neighbors being kidnapped when they're taking their trash out."
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These are your words of the week
kidnap
expansionism
rib
unc
gramaungere
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...
kidnap
expansionism
rib
unc
gramaungere
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...
The Words of the Week - Jan. 9
Dictionary lookups from Venezuela, fast food, and social media
www.merriam-webster.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:20 PM
These are your words of the week
kidnap
expansionism
rib
unc
gramaungere
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...
kidnap
expansionism
rib
unc
gramaungere
www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/the...
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Skulls in Love Earrings ❤️
This beautiful pair of earrings is available now on my website!
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This beautiful pair of earrings is available now on my website!
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January 4, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Skulls in Love Earrings ❤️
This beautiful pair of earrings is available now on my website!
celdzinbeadwork.com
This beautiful pair of earrings is available now on my website!
celdzinbeadwork.com
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Greater Giving Moment with Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | A New Year’s Resolution That Truly Gives Back
A New Year’s Resolution That Truly Gives Back
Most New Year’s resolutions focus inward—losing weight, exercising more, or breaking bad habits. This year, why not make a resolution that impacts others? Commit to becoming intentional about your…
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January 4, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Greater Giving Moment with Community Foundation of Greater Memphis | A New Year’s Resolution That Truly Gives Back
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2026 is going to be a great year for Filipino books! Here’s some of my most anticipated reads:
📚The Swan’s Daughter
📚The Elsewhere Express
📚The Night King’s Court
📚Clara & the Devil
📚The Second Life of Snap
📚Nest of Tongues
#booksky
📚The Swan’s Daughter
📚The Elsewhere Express
📚The Night King’s Court
📚Clara & the Devil
📚The Second Life of Snap
📚Nest of Tongues
#booksky
December 30, 2025 at 2:37 AM
2026 is going to be a great year for Filipino books! Here’s some of my most anticipated reads:
📚The Swan’s Daughter
📚The Elsewhere Express
📚The Night King’s Court
📚Clara & the Devil
📚The Second Life of Snap
📚Nest of Tongues
#booksky
📚The Swan’s Daughter
📚The Elsewhere Express
📚The Night King’s Court
📚Clara & the Devil
📚The Second Life of Snap
📚Nest of Tongues
#booksky
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The 'kin' of ‘napkin’ means "little."
‘Nap’ comes from ‘nape,' which means “tablecloth.”
So a napkin is a little tablecloth.
10/10, no notes.
‘Nap’ comes from ‘nape,' which means “tablecloth.”
So a napkin is a little tablecloth.
10/10, no notes.
December 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The 'kin' of ‘napkin’ means "little."
‘Nap’ comes from ‘nape,' which means “tablecloth.”
So a napkin is a little tablecloth.
10/10, no notes.
‘Nap’ comes from ‘nape,' which means “tablecloth.”
So a napkin is a little tablecloth.
10/10, no notes.
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163 years ago in Mankato, 38 Dakota men were hung in the largest mass execution in our nation’s history.
I’m grateful to the riders who continue to remind us the importance of fighting for accountability and healing for the Dakota people.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
I’m grateful to the riders who continue to remind us the importance of fighting for accountability and healing for the Dakota people.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
Dakota riders return home to Minnesota via horseback, honoring legacy of Dakota 38
Dakota riders completed a journey of hundreds of miles to honor the 38 Dakota men executed in 1862 — the largest mass execution in U.S. history. The annual rides ending in Mankato serve as a poignant ...
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December 27, 2025 at 2:18 AM
163 years ago in Mankato, 38 Dakota men were hung in the largest mass execution in our nation’s history.
I’m grateful to the riders who continue to remind us the importance of fighting for accountability and healing for the Dakota people.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
I’m grateful to the riders who continue to remind us the importance of fighting for accountability and healing for the Dakota people.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
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The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
December 23, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The full spiked 60 Minutes CECOT package, clean & subtitled. 1/5
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2025 Books We Loved: Beyond the Glittering Worlds Darcie Little Badger, Stacie Shannon Denetsosie, and Kinsale Drake, eds. locusmag.com/2025/12...
December 20, 2025 at 9:34 PM
2025 Books We Loved: Beyond the Glittering Worlds Darcie Little Badger, Stacie Shannon Denetsosie, and Kinsale Drake, eds. locusmag.com/2025/12...
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The ‘deck’ in “Deck the Halls” means “to decorate.”
But, it is not related or a shortening of ‘decorate.’
It comes from the Dutch word meaning “to cover.”
You also use it when you’re all “decked out.”
But, it is not related or a shortening of ‘decorate.’
It comes from the Dutch word meaning “to cover.”
You also use it when you’re all “decked out.”
December 20, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The ‘deck’ in “Deck the Halls” means “to decorate.”
But, it is not related or a shortening of ‘decorate.’
It comes from the Dutch word meaning “to cover.”
You also use it when you’re all “decked out.”
But, it is not related or a shortening of ‘decorate.’
It comes from the Dutch word meaning “to cover.”
You also use it when you’re all “decked out.”
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Finally sending the weeks-overdue newsletter today. Writing is so hard, how do people do this every day...?
If you want a newsletter that's mainly art with some words, then please sign up here
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If you want a newsletter that's mainly art with some words, then please sign up here
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Geneva B Art
illustration :)
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December 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Finally sending the weeks-overdue newsletter today. Writing is so hard, how do people do this every day...?
If you want a newsletter that's mainly art with some words, then please sign up here
gdbee.carrd.co
If you want a newsletter that's mainly art with some words, then please sign up here
gdbee.carrd.co
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All 'Q' wants for Christmas is 'U.'
(Except 'qi,' 'qaud,' 'FAQ,' 'qapik,' 'Iraq,' 'IQ'...)
(Except 'qi,' 'qaud,' 'FAQ,' 'qapik,' 'Iraq,' 'IQ'...)
December 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
All 'Q' wants for Christmas is 'U.'
(Except 'qi,' 'qaud,' 'FAQ,' 'qapik,' 'Iraq,' 'IQ'...)
(Except 'qi,' 'qaud,' 'FAQ,' 'qapik,' 'Iraq,' 'IQ'...)
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November and December account for 20% of the typical indie bookstore’s *annual* sales so
please give books as holiday gifts and please preorder my second book from an indie bookstore today … your early order helps them stay afloat and helps me as a writer
please give books as holiday gifts and please preorder my second book from an indie bookstore today … your early order helps them stay afloat and helps me as a writer
The Edge of Space-Time by Chanda Prescod-Weinstein: 9780593701683 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books
A fresh, charming, socially conscious tour of the mysteries of space-time, from the award-winning author of The Disordered Cosmos In her highly acclaimed debut, distinguished cosmologist and particle...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
November and December account for 20% of the typical indie bookstore’s *annual* sales so
please give books as holiday gifts and please preorder my second book from an indie bookstore today … your early order helps them stay afloat and helps me as a writer
please give books as holiday gifts and please preorder my second book from an indie bookstore today … your early order helps them stay afloat and helps me as a writer
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SFWA isn't the only 501(c)3 nonprofit working to better outcomes in literary community - which is why we are proud to launch a new interview series at Planetside, celebrating industry peers like @locusmag.bsky.social.
Don't miss this deep dive into Locus, curated by @janetstilson.bsky.social! 🔽 👀
Don't miss this deep dive into Locus, curated by @janetstilson.bsky.social! 🔽 👀
SFWA Presents: Get to Know Our Industry Peer, Locus Magazine - SFWA - The Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Association
Fellow 501(c)3 nonprofit Locus Magazine is celebrating its 58th year. Learn more about the work they do in genre, through reviews and more!
www.sfwa.org
December 4, 2025 at 9:25 PM
SFWA isn't the only 501(c)3 nonprofit working to better outcomes in literary community - which is why we are proud to launch a new interview series at Planetside, celebrating industry peers like @locusmag.bsky.social.
Don't miss this deep dive into Locus, curated by @janetstilson.bsky.social! 🔽 👀
Don't miss this deep dive into Locus, curated by @janetstilson.bsky.social! 🔽 👀
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Trump is targeting Somalis with racist remarks ahead of expected immigration enforcement activity in Minnesota. And, a CDC advisory panel will revisit long-standing vaccine recommendations. n.pr/4pkhoz3
Trump attacks Somali immigrants. And, CDC to address vaccine schedule for kids
Trump is targeting Somalis with racist remarks ahead of expected immigration enforcement activity in Minnesota. And, a CDC advisory panel will revisit long-standing vaccine recommendations.
n.pr
December 4, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Trump is targeting Somalis with racist remarks ahead of expected immigration enforcement activity in Minnesota. And, a CDC advisory panel will revisit long-standing vaccine recommendations. n.pr/4pkhoz3
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There's no one way to be absolutely sure about a video's authenticity, but experts say there are some simple clues that can help.
AI video slop is everywhere, take our quiz to try and spot it
There's no one way to be absolutely sure about a video's authenticity, but experts say there are some simple clues that can help.
n.pr
December 1, 2025 at 12:12 PM
There's no one way to be absolutely sure about a video's authenticity, but experts say there are some simple clues that can help.
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🌙 Coming Wednesday on @twomoonsandamic.bsky.social Tanya chats with Allison Brudno about how ElfQuest became a lifeline for fans navigating trauma, connection & healing.
💛 Need support? Call or text 988
🗓️ Watch live Wednesday, 9:30 PM EST on YouTube
www.youtube.com/live/vcLWFzu...
💛 Need support? Call or text 988
🗓️ Watch live Wednesday, 9:30 PM EST on YouTube
www.youtube.com/live/vcLWFzu...
November 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
🌙 Coming Wednesday on @twomoonsandamic.bsky.social Tanya chats with Allison Brudno about how ElfQuest became a lifeline for fans navigating trauma, connection & healing.
💛 Need support? Call or text 988
🗓️ Watch live Wednesday, 9:30 PM EST on YouTube
www.youtube.com/live/vcLWFzu...
💛 Need support? Call or text 988
🗓️ Watch live Wednesday, 9:30 PM EST on YouTube
www.youtube.com/live/vcLWFzu...
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Print dictionaries: the original large language models
11/18/25
11/18/25
November 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Print dictionaries: the original large language models
11/18/25
11/18/25
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The Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 12th Edition Deep Dive.
New paper dictionary arrives 11/18!
youtube.com/shorts/Ur4Ek...
New paper dictionary arrives 11/18!
youtube.com/shorts/Ur4Ek...
The Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 12th Edition Deep Dive.
YouTube video by Merriam-Webster
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November 10, 2025 at 3:09 PM
The Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 12th Edition Deep Dive.
New paper dictionary arrives 11/18!
youtube.com/shorts/Ur4Ek...
New paper dictionary arrives 11/18!
youtube.com/shorts/Ur4Ek...
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Hey LA voters! Please get out and vote Metro is free today!!
Los Angeles, all of Metro is freeeeeee today so you can get to your polling place 🗳
Includes:
- 30m free on the bikes
- Metro Micro, use the app instead of lyft/uber
Includes:
- 30m free on the bikes
- Metro Micro, use the app instead of lyft/uber
November 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Hey LA voters! Please get out and vote Metro is free today!!