Simone Umba
@simplysimone.bsky.social
Pop Culture | Books | Lifestyle
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The Clock Restarts For TikTok
Well it’s official.
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January 21, 2025 at 3:52 AM
It’s the morning after and the withdrawal is starting to hit
a baby in a striped shirt is covering his face with his hand .
ALT: a baby in a striped shirt is covering his face with his hand .
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January 19, 2025 at 4:21 PM
It’s the morning after and the withdrawal is starting to hit
Forgot to share after it dropped at 6 but it seems like the perfect time to share this now
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What Will Industries Do After TikTok Gets Banned?
On the eve of the TikTok Ban, industries in the US are bracing for shifting their marketing plans after investing time and money modeling their rollouts around the app.
simplysimone.substack.com
January 19, 2025 at 5:45 AM
Forgot to share after it dropped at 6 but it seems like the perfect time to share this now
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simplysimone.substack.com/p/what-will-...
It’s actually snowing in Georgia y’all ❄️❄️❄️
January 10, 2025 at 2:10 PM
It’s actually snowing in Georgia y’all ❄️❄️❄️
The Pop Culture Playbook gives the play by play on pop culture, past and present. From TV/Film to celebrity news, we got you covered here.
You can listen to our pilot episode now on Spotify and Apple Music🎧
open.spotify.com/show/5NiOoZT...
You can listen to our pilot episode now on Spotify and Apple Music🎧
open.spotify.com/show/5NiOoZT...
The Pop Culture Playbook
Podcast · The Pop Culture Playbook · The Pop Culture Playbook Podcast is your ultimate guide to the play by play of pop culture.Each week, hosts Simone Umba and Tatyana Arrington break down the latest...
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January 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The Pop Culture Playbook gives the play by play on pop culture, past and present. From TV/Film to celebrity news, we got you covered here.
You can listen to our pilot episode now on Spotify and Apple Music🎧
open.spotify.com/show/5NiOoZT...
You can listen to our pilot episode now on Spotify and Apple Music🎧
open.spotify.com/show/5NiOoZT...
Merry Beymas y’all 🤶🏾
December 25, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Merry Beymas y’all 🤶🏾
With the recent flooding and virus outbreak in DRC, non profits are working around the clock to help as many people as possible. That work can only been done through donations.
If you’re able, please consider donating using the QR Code below.
Thank you 🙏🏾
If you’re able, please consider donating using the QR Code below.
Thank you 🙏🏾
December 16, 2024 at 5:38 PM
With the recent flooding and virus outbreak in DRC, non profits are working around the clock to help as many people as possible. That work can only been done through donations.
If you’re able, please consider donating using the QR Code below.
Thank you 🙏🏾
If you’re able, please consider donating using the QR Code below.
Thank you 🙏🏾
Not me actually doing my nighttime skincare routine
a man applauds with the #schitts creek logo behind him
ALT: a man applauds with the #schitts creek logo behind him
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December 15, 2024 at 7:33 AM
Not me actually doing my nighttime skincare routine
It’s been a minute since I been on here.
December 10, 2024 at 10:22 PM
It’s been a minute since I been on here.
Back with another gift guide for you. This is for the folks who don’t play when it comes to their style, from the dress down to the accessories.
You can see the full list on my substack. 🔗 in bio
#giftguide
#blackowned
#fashion
You can see the full list on my substack. 🔗 in bio
#giftguide
#blackowned
#fashion
December 7, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Back with another gift guide for you. This is for the folks who don’t play when it comes to their style, from the dress down to the accessories.
You can see the full list on my substack. 🔗 in bio
#giftguide
#blackowned
#fashion
You can see the full list on my substack. 🔗 in bio
#giftguide
#blackowned
#fashion
This one’s for the introverts that love their space curated to the T. Whether it’s art on the wall, a comfy sweater, or even just a good place to journal.
You can see the full guide on my substack. 🔗 in bio
#giftguide
#homebody
#blackowned
You can see the full guide on my substack. 🔗 in bio
#giftguide
#homebody
#blackowned
December 4, 2024 at 2:03 PM
This one’s for the introverts that love their space curated to the T. Whether it’s art on the wall, a comfy sweater, or even just a good place to journal.
You can see the full guide on my substack. 🔗 in bio
#giftguide
#homebody
#blackowned
You can see the full guide on my substack. 🔗 in bio
#giftguide
#homebody
#blackowned
Now this part of the bookish gift guide is dedicated to the reader’s favorite thing: the merch. These items can be shopped at Black-owned businesses in person and/or online.
#blackowned
#bookish
#giftguide
#bookstagram
#blackowned
#bookish
#giftguide
#bookstagram
December 2, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Now this part of the bookish gift guide is dedicated to the reader’s favorite thing: the merch. These items can be shopped at Black-owned businesses in person and/or online.
#blackowned
#bookish
#giftguide
#bookstagram
#blackowned
#bookish
#giftguide
#bookstagram
So this initial gift guide was longer than expected so this will be a two-parter. Part One is exclusively book gifting for some of my favorite genres.
These books have been favorites of mine and many others this year. I would even go as far as to recommend each author’s individual backlist.
These books have been favorites of mine and many others this year. I would even go as far as to recommend each author’s individual backlist.
December 2, 2024 at 1:12 AM
So this initial gift guide was longer than expected so this will be a two-parter. Part One is exclusively book gifting for some of my favorite genres.
These books have been favorites of mine and many others this year. I would even go as far as to recommend each author’s individual backlist.
These books have been favorites of mine and many others this year. I would even go as far as to recommend each author’s individual backlist.
Imagine being triggered by a Black owned bookstore opening during a time dozens across the country are closing down due to harassment and bomb threats from racists.
Take that Twitter energy back over there.
Take that Twitter energy back over there.
November 30, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Imagine being triggered by a Black owned bookstore opening during a time dozens across the country are closing down due to harassment and bomb threats from racists.
Take that Twitter energy back over there.
Take that Twitter energy back over there.
This gift guide is for the food lovers. Whether you’re a foodie creator, chef, or someone who just loves to eat. This included appliances, cookbooks, and even food items that make great stocking stuffers. Full guide available on my substack ( 🔗 in stories and bio)
#giftguide
#blackowned
#food
#giftguide
#blackowned
#food
November 30, 2024 at 10:17 AM
This gift guide is for the food lovers. Whether you’re a foodie creator, chef, or someone who just loves to eat. This included appliances, cookbooks, and even food items that make great stocking stuffers. Full guide available on my substack ( 🔗 in stories and bio)
#giftguide
#blackowned
#food
#giftguide
#blackowned
#food
Kay Jay’s GFM is at $6,210/$10,000
She’s so close to her goal but donations have slowed down. It’s important we get her to her goal before the new administration rolls in and housing prices get higher.
Whatever you can give will mean everything to her. Thank you 🙏🏾
gofund.me/e72b6f84
She’s so close to her goal but donations have slowed down. It’s important we get her to her goal before the new administration rolls in and housing prices get higher.
Whatever you can give will mean everything to her. Thank you 🙏🏾
gofund.me/e72b6f84
Donate to Donate to End Kay Jay's Homelessness, organized by Kay Jay
This is Kay Jay, she is a motorized wheelchair user. She is seeking help to find an apart… Kay Jay needs your support for Donate to End Kay Jay's Homelessness
gofund.me
November 29, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Kay Jay’s GFM is at $6,210/$10,000
She’s so close to her goal but donations have slowed down. It’s important we get her to her goal before the new administration rolls in and housing prices get higher.
Whatever you can give will mean everything to her. Thank you 🙏🏾
gofund.me/e72b6f84
She’s so close to her goal but donations have slowed down. It’s important we get her to her goal before the new administration rolls in and housing prices get higher.
Whatever you can give will mean everything to her. Thank you 🙏🏾
gofund.me/e72b6f84
If you’re in Atlanta this weekend, there’s a new Blackowned bookstore opening in Marietta tomorrow.
Books, wellness items, reading areas
Spend your small business Saturday supporting a Black owned business.
abettertodaybook.store
Books, wellness items, reading areas
Spend your small business Saturday supporting a Black owned business.
abettertodaybook.store
A Better Today Books & Boutique
A bookstore focused on encouraging well-being through wellness focused books and events.
abettertodaybook.store
November 29, 2024 at 10:53 PM
If you’re in Atlanta this weekend, there’s a new Blackowned bookstore opening in Marietta tomorrow.
Books, wellness items, reading areas
Spend your small business Saturday supporting a Black owned business.
abettertodaybook.store
Books, wellness items, reading areas
Spend your small business Saturday supporting a Black owned business.
abettertodaybook.store
You already know I had to come through with the gift guide this year. This year, I wanted to highlight the Black owned businesses I love.
Today is for the beauty girls. You can see the full guide in my recent newsletter (🔗 in bio)
Today is for the beauty girls. You can see the full guide in my recent newsletter (🔗 in bio)
November 29, 2024 at 2:14 PM
You already know I had to come through with the gift guide this year. This year, I wanted to highlight the Black owned businesses I love.
Today is for the beauty girls. You can see the full guide in my recent newsletter (🔗 in bio)
Today is for the beauty girls. You can see the full guide in my recent newsletter (🔗 in bio)
Reposted by Simone Umba
Do something BEFORE they ban it. Show up, speak out, sign that petition, email governing authorities, donate to a grassroots organization, use the library, write an op-ed, resist.
After they ban it, continue. Make noise, file a lawsuit, and don’t stop.
Support those doing the work.
Repeat.
After they ban it, continue. Make noise, file a lawsuit, and don’t stop.
Support those doing the work.
Repeat.
the second they ban a book, you read it
November 29, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Do something BEFORE they ban it. Show up, speak out, sign that petition, email governing authorities, donate to a grassroots organization, use the library, write an op-ed, resist.
After they ban it, continue. Make noise, file a lawsuit, and don’t stop.
Support those doing the work.
Repeat.
After they ban it, continue. Make noise, file a lawsuit, and don’t stop.
Support those doing the work.
Repeat.
I have no idea what living room outfit to put together for tomorrow.
November 27, 2024 at 3:06 PM
I have no idea what living room outfit to put together for tomorrow.
The last donation to Kay Jay’s GoFundMe was almost 3 days ago. Progress has slowed down when we are so close to her goal.
If 1/4 of my following on here were to donate at least $5, we could get her to her goal.
If you’re able to donate, please do 🙏🏾
gofund.me/e72b6f84
If 1/4 of my following on here were to donate at least $5, we could get her to her goal.
If you’re able to donate, please do 🙏🏾
gofund.me/e72b6f84
Donate to Donate to End Kay Jay's Homelessness, organized by Kay Jay
This is Kay Jay, she is a motorized wheelchair user. She is seeking help to find an apart… Kay Jay needs your support for Donate to End Kay Jay's Homelessness
gofund.me
November 27, 2024 at 11:07 AM
The last donation to Kay Jay’s GoFundMe was almost 3 days ago. Progress has slowed down when we are so close to her goal.
If 1/4 of my following on here were to donate at least $5, we could get her to her goal.
If you’re able to donate, please do 🙏🏾
gofund.me/e72b6f84
If 1/4 of my following on here were to donate at least $5, we could get her to her goal.
If you’re able to donate, please do 🙏🏾
gofund.me/e72b6f84
No Black Media Fall video this week but the newsletter is out today. Next week however will be the first week of Black Media Winter ❄️ and y’all are definitely gonna like this one.
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Black Media Fall: Week Of November 29th
Closing out the month on a merry note.
simplysimone.substack.com
November 25, 2024 at 5:23 PM
No Black Media Fall video this week but the newsletter is out today. Next week however will be the first week of Black Media Winter ❄️ and y’all are definitely gonna like this one.
simplysimone.substack.com/p/black-medi...
simplysimone.substack.com/p/black-medi...
