One Morning She Visited Him In A Dream, From Anatole France's Thaïs By Frank C. Pape (1926)

To all my black followers and friends, stay safe.

when i got home after the new years celebrations last night, i took off my boots and found this pin stuck in the bottom of one of them,, a good sign for the new year perhaps ? :-) 

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Israel announced the start of the ground operation in Rafah. Survival was never easy. We faced all forms of death to survive. We endured bombing, injury and hunger. Please do not leave us alone.

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20% is better than 0%.

Brushing your teeth at least once every day is better than none at all.

A few hours of sleep is better than none.

A few minutes outside for fresh air is better than none.

Writing a few paragraphs of the essay today is better than procrastinating till later.

Doing something is better than nothing (of course there is exception for some cases).

Do things at a pace which makes you comfortable whilst allowing you to make progress.

You can do this!

Moss Point teacher’s Black History Month door went viral. Now she needs your help.

“Last week, Moss Point teacher Jovan Bradshaw posted a photo to Facebook that went viral. Now she’s using that momentum in hopes of raising money to teach her students more about Black History Month. …”

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Strangers & Doughnuts.

So, I was running late for school, its was 8:30 A.M. when my mom and I left the house to go to Dunkin Donuts.  When we got to the parking lot, a man no more than 22-23 years old, was riding up the sidewalk on his skateboard.  He was about average height.  No more than 5′9″.  He wore camouflage cargo shorts with a grey undershirt-I didn't really look at his shoes.  Upon his freckled skin were old, faded, and scarred up tattoos. His hair was buzzed off.  He didn't seem dangerous, but wasn't your average Joe walking around in jeans and a t-shirt.  He stood out yet he was invisible at the same. (if that makes sense?)

After we found a parking space, I got out of the car before my mom and quickly made my way across the lot toward the front door. And I noticed the man holding the door open for an older gentleman (mid to late 50s or 60s), and we made eye contact (awkward) so  I sped up a little; jogging to the door; feeling guilty for letting him stand there while I walked.  When I finally reached the door, I smiled at him and thanked him.  And he smiled back, nodding his head slightly, before saying “You're welcome.”  As I walked by him, I noticed one of his face tattoos was tear drop on his right cheek bone.  It was the only one that really caught my attention.  (not in an offense or negative way, it was just the only tattoo that stood out to me at the time.)

Then, he disappeared into the bathrooms along with the older gentleman from earlier.  My mom and I go about our usual business and order breakfast. (99¢ coupons bc we’re cheap & poor lol ).  When the cashier hands me my iced coffee, I thank her and set off to find a straw for my drink.  I could hear my mom ordering and the cashier telling her the price.  Suddenly, I feel someone standing behind me. but like rly close-like he was just a inch behind me.  And then I hear a familiar voice say:

“You have a good day, now. Okay?”  I turn around and it was the same man. So, I smiled back at him and wished him the same before he walked out of the shop and took off on his skateboard.  I walked back over to my mom at the counter and she asked me about the man and what he said to me.  I told her and told her about the tear drop tattoo he had.  She said that he had to have been in jail or prison to have one on his face like that.  (not ALL ppl who have teardrop tattoos on their face are/have been in jail/prison.  nor are they ‘bad ppl’,  that is just her theory as to why that tattoo was on this particular dude’s face.  if you want my personal opinion send me a message and i will share it w/u.)

Since then, I spent most of my day thinking about the kind stranger from Dunkin Donuts.  And wondering if his day just as mediocre as mine.  So, yeah.  That was the highlight of my day and possibly the whole week.

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consider this a sign...

...to be kinder to yourself.

no matter what life has been so far, you deserve more kindness from yourself.

treat yourself gently. care for yourself. go easy on yourself. you're precious ✨

Sanober Khan, from Turquoise Silence

“My heart feels so heavy and I don’t know how to carry it.”

— Sharon Dogar (via quotemadness)

chadwickboseman It is with immeasurable grief that we confirm the passing of Chadwick Boseman. 

Chadwick was diagnosed with stage III colon cancer in 2016, and battled with it these last 4 years as it progressed to stage IV. 

⁣A true fighter, Chadwick persevered through it all, and brought you many of the films you have come to love so much. From Marshall to Da 5 Bloods, August Wilson’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and several more, all were filmed during and between countless surgeries and chemotherapy. ⁣⁣

It was the honor of his career to bring King T’Challa to life in Black Panther. ⁣He died in his home, with his wife and family by his side. ⁣

The family thanks you for your love and prayers, and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time. ⁣⁣

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