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Turns out many people have been using “Unc” all wrong. “You’d never know the meaning of 'Unc' or its origins in black culture if you looked to mainstream media, and sometimes even independent media,” Gita Jackson writes for @Aftermath. So, here’s what it means and how slang terms that originate […]

Two weeks from now, submissions open for the Tapestry of Black Voices Awards.

🗓 May 1–30, 2026 | ConversationsInColor.org

#BlackVoices #BlackStories #BlackCommunity #BlackCulture #ItsGoodToBeBlack #BlackJoy #BlackNarratives #BlackExcellence #BlackPeople #BlackOwned #HBCU

Acknowledging the profound contributions of Black voices in our community, from the past to the present.🙌🏾

#BlackVoices #BlackExcellence #BlackPeople #BlackCulture #BlackHistory #AudreLorde

Adam and Eve: Mesopotamia, South America - Our Israelite Origins - Nidhe Israel Explore the origins of humanity through Adam, the first family line, and Mesopotamia (Argentina), linking land, lineage, and the first act of violence.

Discover the origins of Adam and Eve 🌿 and the first act of violence rooted in Mesopotamia ⚔️ Learn how the Garden is understood as part of Earth 🌍 and what connects the Indigenous to the land👇🏿🔗 nidhe.org/adam-eve-sou...

#BlackinBritain #AfricanAmerican #AmericanIndian #BlackCulture #Humanity #Nidhe

In reference to Black Noise 30th Anniversary eBook Edition by Tricia Rose, an image of Cornell West accompanies this quote "This edition is a majestic gift to us". Below that is an image of akua naru with the quote "Black Noise turned up the volume on those muted". Below that is an image of Imani Perry with the quote "Groundbreaking work"

An image of the cover of the 30th Anniversary eBook Edition of Black Noise by Tricia Rose is the following quote from Mark Anthony Neal "I can't imagine talking about hip hop at all without talking about Black Noise"

An image of the cover of the 30th Anniversary eBook Edition of Black Noise by Tricia Rose is the following quote from Gwendolyn Pugh, "It is still widely taught and cited all these years later, not just because it was the first but because to this day it is still the best"

An image of the cover of the 30th Anniversary eBook Edition of Black Noise by Tricia Rose is the following quote from Adam Mansback, "A seminal work of hip-hop culture"

I am honored that Black Noise and this 30th Anniversary eBook edition has received such powerful reflections from some of the most important thinkers and artists on the history and socio-political significance of Black culture.

Purchase: books2read.com/u/bWXPM1

#BlackNoise #HipHop #BlackCulture

An 18-year-old Teyana Taylor gives a tour of her block in Harlem on 140th Street and Lenox Avenue (2008). #harlem #nyc #teyanataylor #2000s #2000sfashion #popculture #blackculture #pov

🗓 May 1–30, 2026 | ConversationsInColor.org

Selected entries will be featured during the Juneteenth Tapestry of Black Voices Awards livestream.

#BlackVoices #BlackStorytelling #BlackCommunity #BlackCulture #BlackCreativity #AmplifyBlackVoices #BlackExcellence #Juneteenth #BlackPeople

Portland’s historically Black Albina neighborhood preserves one of Oregon’s most important Black cultural stories.

Read more: www.opb.org/article/2021...

#AlbinaSoulWalk #BlackHistory #BlackTravel #BlackCulture #BlackMusic #BlackVoices #BlackStories #BlackCommunity #BlackExcellence

We Elevated Them as the Best of Black Culture — When Exactly Did We Lose Them? The price Black fans pay witnessing their icons fall out of favor with the very community that brought them fame.

⭐NEW ESSAY⭐

For Black millennials, watching certain icons fall hits differently.

My new essay on Chilli, accountability, and the emotional cost of Black fandom is live now on @medium.com.

#BlackTwitter #BlackMillennials #Chilli #TLC #WritingCommunity #BlackCulture

medium.com/counterarts/...

New @medium.com essay dropping in about 90 minutes. ✍️🏿

I explore why disappointment over certain Black media figures hits differently -- especially for Black millennials who saw them as proof we could rise, too.

Stay tuned.

#BlackTwitter #BlackCulture #TLC #WritingCommunity

The Speculative State There are online groups where black genre writers from around the world discuss, among many things, the prevalence of black fantasy, science fiction, and horror fiction in popular culture today. There...

Check out “The Speculative State,” a critical essay by Unlikely newcomer Todd Sullivan on how black fantasy, science fiction, and horror fiction is prevalent but often overlooked at www.unlikelystories.org/content/the-... #criticism #blackculture #blackfantasy #blackhorror #smallpress #litmag

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Join us for a week-long celebration of Black culture with a series of events from April 13 to April 19, 2026. Highlights include "Century of Black Theater Making" and live podcast recordings.

#BlackCulture #TheaterLife #ArtEvents #LivePerformances #newsletter

Marine biology today. Global music icon tomorrow.

SZA studied marine biology before her music career took off. A reminder that people often carry more than one dream.

#SZA #BlackCreatives #BlackGirlMagic #BlackMusic #BlackExcellence #BlackCulture #BlackVoices

RP• @godfreycomic Yoo Jack Harlow. I think imma call you Jacka** Harlow. You’re really out here cosplaying black culture. But I blame us for being too open and allowing people to steal from us. We need to start protecting the culture.

#JackHarlow #Music #BlackCulture

RP • @godfreycomic Yoo Jack Harlow. I think imma call you Jacka** Harlow. You’re really out here cosplaying black culture. But I blame us for being too open and allowing people to steal from us. We need to start protecting the culture.

#JackHarlow #Music #BlackCulture

This is more than recognition. It is a gathering, a chance for our community to say: we see you, we hear you, and we are better because you are here.

Submissions open May 1–30, 2026 | ConversationsInColor.org

#BlackVoices #BlackStories #BlackCommunity #BlackCulture #BlackNarratives

Moe Brooker, "Ancient Futures," mixed media on wood panel 2006; June Kelly Gallery, NY. #art #abstractart #mixedmedia #blackartist #blackculture #blackhistory #contemporaryart #africanamerican #museum #artgallery

Diversity enriches our perspectives.

Telling the stories of our communities, reading the tales from another's.

#Reading #Books #BlackCulture #BlackExperience #African #AfroCaribbean #Authors #Bookshop #England

In the Historic Westside of Las Vegas, Living Black Pillars serves as a tribute to the ancestors and community members who helped shape one of Nevada’s significant Black neighborhoods.

#LasVegasHistory #BlackHistory #BlackArt #BlackCulture #BlackLegacy #BlackVoices #BlackStories #BlackCommunity

James Denmark, "Daily Gossip," mixed media, 1975; Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts & Culture. #art #arte #mixedmedia #noai #blackhistory #blackculture #africanamerican #americanart #museum #artgallery

Some of the most meaningful conversations are already happening around us.

🗓 May 1–30, 2026 | ConversationsInColor.org

#BlackVoices #BlackStories #BlackCommunity #BlackCulture #ItsGoodToBeBlack #BlackJoy #BlackNarratives #BlackExcellence #BlackPeople #BlackOwned #HBCU

Available now - 30th Anniversary eBook Edition of BLACK NOISE by Tricia Rose

The 30th Anniversary eBook Edition of Black Noise is now available!

It features exclusive new content, including a critical author’s reflection, insightful commentary by leading scholars, and media links to immerse readers into the music.

Link in the comments!

#BlackNoise #HipHop #BlackCulture

The Pine Tree Theory, Part 2 In this candid and chaotic episode of Everyday Black Men, Riker, Sham, Reed, Whyte Collar Suge, Armstead, and the Black Libertarian continue their deep dive with special guest Esther, unpacking relationships, self-worth, and the messy reality of modern dating. Esther opens up about her early experiences with older men, loneliness, and why learning to walk away from toxic situations has become a major focus in her growth journey. The crew challenges her with tough questions about expectations, accountability, and whether she’s truly ready for a healthy relationship, sparking both tension and humor. Conversations bounce from “pine tree theory” to Caribbean family dynamics and unfiltered takes on attraction, drugs, and personal boundaries. By the end, the episode blends raw honesty with wild commentary, leaving listeners with a mix of laughs, lessons, and a clearer look at what it takes to grow through chaos.

📣 New Podcast! "The Pine Tree Theory, Part 2" on @Spreaker #accountability #blackculture #blacklove #blackpodcast #blackvoices #blackwomenspeak #datingadvice #emotionalhealing #growthmindset #healingjourney #hottakes #lifelessons #moderndating #mustlisten #personalgrowth #realtalk #viralpodcast

Every city carries its own stories, perspective, humor, memory, and wisdom.

The Tapestry of Black Voices Awards opens for submissions May 1.

🗓 May 1–30, 2026 | ConversationsInColor.org

#BlackVoices #BlackStories #BlackCommunity #BlackCulture #BlackNarratives #BlackExcellence #BlackPeople

#Music Flutronix’s new four-part song cycle, *Black Being*, centers the many dimensions of Black womanhood—confronting historical trauma while honoring grace and resilience. The world premiere recording arrives this February. Thoughts on this release? #BlackCulture #NewMusic

Kehinde Wiley, "The Three Graces (Coumba, Mariama, Rokhaya)," oil on canvas, 2023; Stephen Friedman Gallery, London. #kehindewiley #art #modernart #contemporaryart #blackhistory #blackculture #africanamerican #paintings #arte #museum #artgallery

Acknowledging the profound contributions of Black voices in our community, from the past to the present.🙌🏾

#BlackVoices #BlackExcellence #BlackPeople #BlackCulture #BlackHistory #MarianWrightEdelman

Black Republican Congressman Booed At Republican Convention In Michigan - Blavity John James, a Black Republican who is running for governor of Michigan, was booed by members of his own party at a GOP event in the state.

@claycane.bsky.social Black Republican Congressman Booed At Republican Convention In Michigan - Read more on Blavity blavity.com/black-republ... #Blavity #BlackCulture #News

Some of the most powerful stories happen at the kitchen table, on the porch, at a local restaurant, or anywhere real conversation happens.

Submit a 2–7 minute recorded conversation

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#BlackVoices #BlackCommunity #BlackCulture #Juneteenth #BlackPeople

Amy Sherald, "Well Prepared and Maladjusted," oil on canvas, 2008; private collection; photo: Hauser & Wirth National Museum of Women in the Arts. #art #paintings #blackhistory #blackculture #africanamerican #portrait #modernart #contemporaryart #womanartist #femaleartist #museum #artgallery