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Award-winning media professional & Black Southerner in LA (she/her) | #HBCU made |@PVAMU & @USC πŸŽ“| critic @DorianAwards | Views = mine | Artist πŸ‘©πŸ½β€πŸŽ¨

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Really think outside of brand pages folks should really get back to treating social media like the micro-blog it was meant to be.

07.03.2026 20:15 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s just unfortunate to be on stage for a film where Delroy Lindo played a character like Delta Slim, who recounts how the Klan lynched his friend & to hear the word β€œn****r” uttered during. (Context, yes, but I don’t think folks are thinking about him & MBJ navigating that.)

23.02.2026 05:20 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My only take on BAFTA is that while something may have not been intentionally racist it doesn’t mean it’s not racist. So many people care more about being called racist than the harm of racism. Context matters but it’s still does not change the harm to those on the receiving end.

23.02.2026 05:20 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s not new, but it’s new to me lol apparently it’s seasonal for lent.

19.02.2026 17:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ pilot was 8/10 for me!

It’s like if β€˜Survivor’s Remorse’ and β€˜Modern Family’ had a baby (complimentary).

19.02.2026 03:02 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

So it’s delicious and better than the chicken sandwich personally πŸ˜…

19.02.2026 02:47 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Popeyes has a new Alaskan flounder fish sandwich. Trying it tonight. Report back soon.

19.02.2026 02:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Had the most amazing massage today, and Mike grilled for dinner. I’m so full of love and appreciation. β˜ΊοΈπŸ’•

15.02.2026 04:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Valentine’s Day! My love got my favorite things, including this lovely card he designed, based on this inside joke we have from a β€˜Once Upon A Time’ rewatch we did. I love you, Mike, and thank you for loving me! β˜ΊοΈπŸ’•

14.02.2026 18:59 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tonight was fabulous! I’m so honored to have been part of WACO’s initiative to bring β€˜Still Here’ magazine to life and include the experiences of Black trans women living with HIV (like myself). Meeting Miss Tina was lovely and tied the night altogether! ❀️

13.02.2026 04:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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All dolled up πŸ’•

13.02.2026 00:16 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bliss 🩡

03.02.2026 19:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Streets saying y’all should buy some art from a Black artist this Black History Month.

03.02.2026 03:10 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It’s becoming common that jobs ask if you are Transgender on job applications. And I really don’t think that’s information matters in the grand scheme of being qualified to do the job or not. It seems to be just another way to weed out candidates due to their identity.

02.02.2026 23:37 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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gloria by Kendrick Lamar on AppleΒ Music Song Β· 2024 Β· Duration 4:47

Kendick Lamar’s β€˜GNX’, with my favorite love letter to HipHop in song, won the #GRAMMY for Best Rap Album. music.apple.com/us/album/glo...

02.02.2026 01:34 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Leg day and some light upper body weights βœ…

01.02.2026 21:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sexy Soulaan by Monaleo on AppleΒ Music Song Β· 2025 Β· Duration 2:02

Happy Black History Month!

β€œThese Black ass roots go beyond me …” πŸ—£οΈ music.apple.com/us/album/sex...

01.02.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

This administration & its ilk used trans folks as a political hot topic, stripping our rights to deflect from the reality that they are the real pedophiles & danger to children. And it’s so disheartening that, no matter what continues to come out, they won’t be held accountable.

31.01.2026 01:08 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Rounding up journalists isn’t very pro-First Amendment. And it’s not something we should ignore that this administration is doing. This is not a good precedent and it infringes on our inalienable rights.

30.01.2026 17:51 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

There’s some queer subtext there about having to hide who you truly are to navigate the world safely without scrutiny for your identity. #WonderMan

29.01.2026 19:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Underbelly Of Stan Culture: The Psychology, Legality, Of The Stan Experience | Essence β€œThere's a spectrum of stan culture where being a fan can be harmless, but on the extreme side... it can lead to harassment ”

Parasocial relationships are the hot topic these days. Here’s an old cover story I wrote on the subject that’s become the contemporary piece on the matter. It even includes 1st hand accounts of stans in different fandoms.

www.essence.com/of-the-essen...

29.01.2026 05:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I just realized that since Josh Gad & β€˜Frozen’ are canon in the MCU, he won’t be voicing Olaf in the upcoming film in their universe (for reasons). Hmm wonder who they recast him with?

28.01.2026 06:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I enjoyed that a lot, actually. I like when comic book media leans into what other aspects of life look like in a world of superheroes. Of course, not every powered individual wants to be a vigilante, so what if they wanted to be an actor or something else? That’s #WonderMan

28.01.2026 06:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You pick a publication like the WSJ for an β€œapology” to make sure advertisers and sponsors see it (hopes of being brand-safe again). That’s my input on the subject matter.

26.01.2026 20:35 πŸ‘ 25 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I had such a great day! Mike planned a fun day for us, and it was exactly what I needed after a long work week.

25.01.2026 04:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

A film receiving multiple award nominations across different categories is simply the acknowledgment that the project put together a great team. These are professional awards the public just so happens to have access to. It’s like you receiving the biggest award in your industry.

24.01.2026 11:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Been in the weeds all week working on another show’s episodic marketing and figuring out some stuff for my art shop business. The way I crashed when I got off work, I just went straight to sleep. I needed that rest real bad.

24.01.2026 02:24 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Good morning, I’ve officially worked on the marketing for the most-nominated film at the Oscars ever, with β€˜Sinners’ receiving 16 nominations.

22.01.2026 15:16 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

Just turned 30 and going out of the country for the first time in my life this weekend. I feel like Queen Latifah in β€˜Last Holiday’!

14.01.2026 04:51 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Someone told they didn’t even know I could draw yesterday and I told them I minored in art (was a double major but decided to graduate early because I got into grad school at USC) and been in art shows too. They were like now why you ain’t ever shared this with folks. I am now πŸ˜…

13.01.2026 17:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0