In June of 1976" Sophisticated Lady (She's A Different Lady)" was Natalie Cole's third straight single to top the Billboard Hot Soul Singles Chart, proving she was no fluke.
Day 11 of the #bmm30 series looks back at the album "Natalie" #MusicSky #BlackMusicMonth
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Look, I know everything in this godforsaken timeline is dystopian bullshit, but "POKEMON GAME SELLS DATA TO WEAPONS COMPANY" seems particularly egregious.
This thing of "I cannot find a romantic partner therefore all is doomed" - the problem is that so many men are socialised against making friends that they put far too much pressure on finding a partner as the solution to all their ills, as if a partner can or should "fix" everything.
📚 Whoopi Goldberg just launched WhoopInk, a new imprint with Blackstone Publishing. New voices, established authors, hands-on involvement from the start.
More investment in who gets published matters.
#SistahScifi #WhoopInk #SupportBlackAuthors
Been a rainy couple of days and you know what, perfect mood music
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“Book-to-screen adaptations are having a moment — a very white moment. As studios race to adapt bestselling romances, thrillers, and fantasy novels, many Black writers remain stuck in development limbo—or never get considered at all.“
“when you’re Black, every reaction you have is an overreaction”
a person with standards:
Book adaptations dominate streaming, but Black authors face barriers to visibility and opportunities. Despite huge audiences, platforms favor white-centered stories. It's time for production companies...
