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King Darrell @originalkingd.bsky.social · 1d

Therapy is funny because they know the things that make you stay up crying & over thinking at night but you know their name & only catch a glimpse of who they are once every 5 or 6 sessions.

King Darrell @originalkingd.bsky.social · 1d

The actual Kevin Abstract lyrics, "Why don't you take that mask off, that's a thought I had last night."

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King Darrell @originalkingd.bsky.social · 1d

My therapist quoted Kevin Abstract at me today.

We were discussing how I mask myself so nobody ever has a full understanding of who I am. Friends, family, & coworkers all get a different version of me.

He goes, "why don't you take that mask off, that's a thought."

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Amira “Xmiramira” Virgil 💕 @xmiramira.com · 22d

I've been featured in The Mashable 101, their definitive list of creators who defined digital culture in 2025! 🤎

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King Darrell @originalkingd.bsky.social · 23d

Sorry you didn't get raptured today, but today is Bisexual Visibility Day so you should check out Bi All Accounts. An anthology about bisexual erasure.

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Casey Lawrence @myexplodingpen.bsky.social · 23d

Bi All Accounts: An Anthology of Bi+ Voices, edited by Bailey Merlin. Feat. @millieabecassis.com, @avery-bridge.bsky.social, @cozydubois.bsky.social, @authordcemerson.bsky.social, @norirosewrites.bsky.social, @cassandramedcalfvo.bsky.social, & more!

#bisky #🌈💜

www.goodreads.com/book/show/23...

Bi All Accounts: An Anthology of Bi+ Voices, Volume 1

Bi+ people have always been here. Writing. Creating. Ma…

www.goodreads.com

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Casey Lawrence @myexplodingpen.bsky.social · 23d

It's a big day: Bi+ Visibility Day! Check out these three anthologies, which all release TODAY.

💗Bi All Accounts, ed. Bailey Merlin

💜Best Bi Erotica of the Year 2, ed. Christian Pan

💙Bi the Way, I Love You (proceeds support @biprideuk.bsky.social & Rainbow Railroad)

#bisexual #biweek #bisky #🌈💜

Cover of Bi All Accounts: an anthology, edited by Bailey Merlin, featuring antique-looking flowers on a back background with lavender and white text

Cover of The Best Bi Erotica of the Year, Volume 2, edited by Christian Pan, featuring a photograph of an androgynous person with rainbow-dyed hair. Photo by @Jennacitrus

Cover of Bi the Way, I Love You: a Charity Anthology of Diverse Bi+ Love Stories by Diverse Bi+ Authors, featuring a digital painting of a bouquet of wildflowers on a baby-pink background, with white text.

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Mon @nomonbooks.bsky.social · 23d

Bi All Accounts is out today!
This anthology has detailed diversity data about its contributors at the front. It sees itself and it's privilege. It tells stories of erasure with self-insight. It spans poetry, non-fiction and fiction. And it's out now!!! #queerbooksky #booksky

This is the cover of Bi All Accounts rendered as a book. It has the title on it and says it was edited by Bailey Merlin. The cover is black and covered jn flowers about to unfurl.

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King Darrell @originalkingd.bsky.social · 26d

Hey, after Forgioto Blow released a song that provides instructions to lynching I made this video about a few songs that discuss lynching. From Nina Simone & Billie Holiday to Nas & Big KRIT
youtu.be/Ips9hdXFroY?...

A Brief History of Lynching Songs

YouTube video by Ultra Black History

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King Darrell @originalkingd.bsky.social · Sep 16

Bi All Accounts - Not a collection, a deceleration
open.substack.com/pub/insomnianc…

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King Darrell @originalkingd.bsky.social · Sep 10

Almost 10 years after his passing, the two of them continue to check in on me at least monthly. I haven't seen the guy I thought was his best friend since the funeral. But I always feel really good when I get to speak with them or see them.

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King Darrell @originalkingd.bsky.social · Sep 10

My dad had a lot of friends. I watched him suffer to help them. Most skipped his funeral. There were two guys I never recall meeting before. One went to school with him, one was in the marines with him. They knew so much about me, had pictures of my sister & I. It was jarring.

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Kashana @kashana.blacksky.app · Sep 3

Hilarious that they offered Adams a position at the US Department of the only thing they hire black people for

Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · Sep 3

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has reportedly “been offered a position at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development”

Politico @politico.com · Sep 3

NYC Mayor Eric Adams has been reluctant to abandon his reelection bid — but an influential post in Trump’s administration could incentivize him to bow out.

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King Darrell @originalkingd.bsky.social · Sep 3

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King Darrell @originalkingd.bsky.social · Sep 3

There are no expectations for Mr. Irrelevant because to most people, he does not exist.

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King Darrell @originalkingd.bsky.social · Sep 2

Food service
Health service
Financial service
Customer service
Hygiene service
Business service
Whatever service

White collar, blue collar, doesn't matter. Just treat people working in service industries better.

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Under the Sun Online @underthesunonline.bsky.social · Aug 25

One week from today! Submissions open for CNF essays ~ we can't wait to read your work! Complete guidelines found at underthesunlitmag.com

#cnf #essays #litmag #memoir #writing

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Uncanny Magazine @uncannymagazine.bsky.social · Aug 25

ICYMI, PLEASE SHARE! Writers! Uncanny Magazine is OPEN to Short Story Submissions from August 25 to September 8! We can't wait to read your stories!!! buff.ly/xB0IZOX

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Antifa Lit. Journal @antifalit.bsky.social · Aug 25

Calling all #authors, #poets, and #artists who want to use your voices to fight back!
Now Accepting Submissions for the Antifa Lit Journal, Volume 2.
Submission guidelines on the @notapipe.bsky.social’s site here: bit.ly/antifalit
Share to reach more anti-fascist artists!

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Bluesky @bsky.app · Aug 22

Unfortunately, Bluesky is unavailable in Mississippi right now, due to a new state law that requires age verification for all users.

While intended for child safety, we think this law poses broader challenges & creates significant barriers that limit free speech & harm smaller platforms like ours.

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King Darrell @originalkingd.bsky.social · Aug 22

New video, kind of short. Really just disputing the idea that Africa was originally named Alkabulin & renamed after a white guy. youtu.be/Ze-A9XxqX8g?...

Africa's Real Name

YouTube video by Ultra Black History

youtu.be

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King Darrell @originalkingd.bsky.social · Aug 16

Your trigger warning is this film's story is set in motion by a rape 40+ years before the film takes place and some of the characters are very homophobic. But again, those are the things that set the film in motion.

King Darrell @originalkingd.bsky.social · Aug 16

Richard Roundtree's last film appearance (while living) saw him have a sex scene with Jane Fonda & and honestly, it was very sweet.

It was contrasted with Lilly Tomlin being raunchy & gay as fuck lol

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King Darrell @originalkingd.bsky.social · Aug 14

Accidentally uploaded a PDF of one of my books instead of my resume. They said it seemed enjoyable, but they're going with a different candidate. Nobody stole it, but you can pre order a copy. www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK4911Q...

Retrograde (Exsanguinate Book 3)

Amazon.com: Retrograde (Exsanguinate Book 3) eBook : Shaffer Jr, Darrell: Kindle Store

www.amazon.com

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King Darrell @originalkingd.bsky.social · Aug 8

I unironically love CCH Pounder.