Brian Keith Jackson
@bkjwordplay.bsky.social
Typos included. Novelist (The View From Here, Walking Through Mirrors, The Queen of Harlem), essayist, and art and culture writer. Make it plain. https://www.instagram.com/briankeithjackson
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I have no hate in my heart. I don’t understand hate. When I say, “white people,” I’m speaking of the structure and the destruction inherent in whiteness. You may not have contributed to both, but you can’t help but contribute to one. Your being is a part of the structure. Change begins there.
They don't want to acknowledge him. They still consider him a treat to the system. He does it his own way. Never forget, the scouting reports warned teams against drafting him because they deemed him "too intelligent." That tells you all you need to know.
Sort of sad that it has taken until his 10th NBA season, after already scoring 12,000 career points, being a 4x All Star, and winning an NBA Championship (with Finals MVP and ECF MVP along the way) for some people to realize just how good at playing basketball Jaylen Brown is.
December 6, 2025 at 11:47 PM
They don't want to acknowledge him. They still consider him a treat to the system. He does it his own way. Never forget, the scouting reports warned teams against drafting him because they deemed him "too intelligent." That tells you all you need to know.
I know Cynthia Erivo is so happy to not have to speak to the press for a minute. I can only imagine the number of times she had to answer the same stupid ass questions, mainly from white "journalists." I imagine those fingernails wanted to spring into action on many occasion.
December 6, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I know Cynthia Erivo is so happy to not have to speak to the press for a minute. I can only imagine the number of times she had to answer the same stupid ass questions, mainly from white "journalists." I imagine those fingernails wanted to spring into action on many occasion.
How much do you think the exit package will be for Clarence Thomas to resign so Trump can appoint a younger Justice?
December 6, 2025 at 11:00 PM
How much do you think the exit package will be for Clarence Thomas to resign so Trump can appoint a younger Justice?
Whether the Netflix/Warner Bros deal goes through, unlikely, Netflix has basically shut down WB from doing anything until the approval decision is made. A business tactic, often used, is acquire the competition, silence them, so the attention is all on you. A lot of egos at play on this one.
December 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Whether the Netflix/Warner Bros deal goes through, unlikely, Netflix has basically shut down WB from doing anything until the approval decision is made. A business tactic, often used, is acquire the competition, silence them, so the attention is all on you. A lot of egos at play on this one.
Corporations/billionaires are well into plans for the L.A World Cup and Olympics, which is why need to start international protests to call for a boycott NOW. Protesting after they open will be too late. Billions in contracts will have already been made. The wealthy made wealthier. Long game.
December 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Corporations/billionaires are well into plans for the L.A World Cup and Olympics, which is why need to start international protests to call for a boycott NOW. Protesting after they open will be too late. Billions in contracts will have already been made. The wealthy made wealthier. Long game.
Drug commercials be like, "Don't take this if allergic to its ingredients." Sir, it's not that simple. I do not have a chemistry degree. It's not like I can read the label and it is something simple and I can say, "Oh, it has peanuts, can't take it."
December 6, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Drug commercials be like, "Don't take this if allergic to its ingredients." Sir, it's not that simple. I do not have a chemistry degree. It's not like I can read the label and it is something simple and I can say, "Oh, it has peanuts, can't take it."
The superhero is never the billionaire. Not even in movies.
December 6, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The superhero is never the billionaire. Not even in movies.
Don't forget, pointing and laughing, hysterically, at politicians when you see them in public works far better than booing and screaming. Being mocked and laughed at is their worse fear. Plus, how are they gonna counter that in the media? "They were laughing at me." Aww, boohoo.
December 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Don't forget, pointing and laughing, hysterically, at politicians when you see them in public works far better than booing and screaming. Being mocked and laughed at is their worse fear. Plus, how are they gonna counter that in the media? "They were laughing at me." Aww, boohoo.
Kate Bush probably lives quite comfortably off "Running up that Hill" and "This Woman's Work," before we even talk about the rest of her catalogue.
December 6, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Kate Bush probably lives quite comfortably off "Running up that Hill" and "This Woman's Work," before we even talk about the rest of her catalogue.
My life might have gone in another direction if only someone had taught me how to dougie.
December 6, 2025 at 4:19 AM
My life might have gone in another direction if only someone had taught me how to dougie.
The check out person might be the only person someone engages with that day. Tech will continue to alienate us more.
December 6, 2025 at 2:39 AM
The check out person might be the only person someone engages with that day. Tech will continue to alienate us more.
Musicians lost jobs when tech could make the sounds. A.I will do the same for sounds, words, and visuals. Originality of voice will not be tolerated. It barely is now.
December 6, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Musicians lost jobs when tech could make the sounds. A.I will do the same for sounds, words, and visuals. Originality of voice will not be tolerated. It barely is now.
FIFA and Trump are peak corruption and racism. Game recognize game.
December 6, 2025 at 1:18 AM
FIFA and Trump are peak corruption and racism. Game recognize game.
Women reinvest into the world. That is why a great many men do not want them in positions of power.
I will not be taking questions or making further statements on this matter.
I will not be taking questions or making further statements on this matter.
December 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Women reinvest into the world. That is why a great many men do not want them in positions of power.
I will not be taking questions or making further statements on this matter.
I will not be taking questions or making further statements on this matter.
These Academy Award campaigns are about to be nasty work. And in this political climate, a great deal will be revealed.
December 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
These Academy Award campaigns are about to be nasty work. And in this political climate, a great deal will be revealed.
Power is and has always been about who will play along with the lie. This is not solely an American trait, but definitely one we perfected.
December 5, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Power is and has always been about who will play along with the lie. This is not solely an American trait, but definitely one we perfected.
I'd be curious to see what some of these musical artist would have to say in liner notes. Something tells me, it's probably best we no longer have them.
December 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
I'd be curious to see what some of these musical artist would have to say in liner notes. Something tells me, it's probably best we no longer have them.
Remember when the government used to pretend they cared about monopolies? Such innocent times, those.
December 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Remember when the government used to pretend they cared about monopolies? Such innocent times, those.
I get some comfort in knowing the IV they have to stick in the veins of his hands, to deal with whatever ailment he's suffering from, must be terribly painful for it to bruise like that. They have to poke and prod because the veins have collapsed.
December 5, 2025 at 5:46 PM
I get some comfort in knowing the IV they have to stick in the veins of his hands, to deal with whatever ailment he's suffering from, must be terribly painful for it to bruise like that. They have to poke and prod because the veins have collapsed.
Big business and the government are slowly taking away any reason for group activities, which is how dictators thrive. We stick to ourselves, trust no one, and watch what we say. Every move monitored, every action controlled. How convenient.
December 5, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Big business and the government are slowly taking away any reason for group activities, which is how dictators thrive. We stick to ourselves, trust no one, and watch what we say. Every move monitored, every action controlled. How convenient.
Start protests to boycott the L.A Olympics/World Cup now. The games are about billions in contracts and marketing, making the wealthy wealthier, including companies we are already boycotting. How can you host and alienate at the same time? Once the games start the contracts have already been paid.
December 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Start protests to boycott the L.A Olympics/World Cup now. The games are about billions in contracts and marketing, making the wealthy wealthier, including companies we are already boycotting. How can you host and alienate at the same time? Once the games start the contracts have already been paid.
The Supreme Court has shown the rule of law does not apply. DOJ has shown prosecutions are often personal. The President has shown the pardon system is an ATM. ICE and the private prison system have shown it continues to target Black and brown people. So. How much more do we need to see?
December 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The Supreme Court has shown the rule of law does not apply. DOJ has shown prosecutions are often personal. The President has shown the pardon system is an ATM. ICE and the private prison system have shown it continues to target Black and brown people. So. How much more do we need to see?
Stop Fascism or it will stop you. We are all ready trailing in the fight.
December 5, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Stop Fascism or it will stop you. We are all ready trailing in the fight.
Like ICE can pick you up off the streets, I don't think people in the U.S realize that a drone can bomb your home and it can be called an accident or you can be made to look like a terrorist by this administration. The tech is available. But, perhaps the midterms will change that.
December 5, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Like ICE can pick you up off the streets, I don't think people in the U.S realize that a drone can bomb your home and it can be called an accident or you can be made to look like a terrorist by this administration. The tech is available. But, perhaps the midterms will change that.
People have been A.I'd by institutions long before the tech came upon the scene. It's like that bar scene in "Good Will Hunting" when Will dismantles the arrogant intellectual. Power has always decided what information people get and who gets it. Will was the character trying to fight against that.
December 5, 2025 at 4:11 AM
People have been A.I'd by institutions long before the tech came upon the scene. It's like that bar scene in "Good Will Hunting" when Will dismantles the arrogant intellectual. Power has always decided what information people get and who gets it. Will was the character trying to fight against that.