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@blkpansy.bsky.social

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Ayyyyy. My award-winning book PANSY: A BLACK AMERICAN MEMOIR (2024) is out now! linkz: https://rb.gy/vt8bb

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Jasper @blkpansy.bsky.social · Feb 3

New intro, Hiii!

I'm Jasper. I'm here to have fun and be cute and share my 'lil ~things~, like:

- My memoir, PANSY
- Super gay, super cute chapbook, A FLAMBOYANCE
- Digital zine, HERE TO COMPLAIN, for Black + brown folks and their microaggressive work stories...

You can follow my stuff here:

JASPER JOYNER | Instagram | Linktree

Author + poet from tha south.

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tru @thetrudz.photo · 1d

What D’Angelo said Black Messiah means. It came out at the end of 2014 and it was so needed.

Article (Nolan Feeney; TIME) excerpt reads: “Black Messiah is a hell of a name for an album. It can be misunderstood. Many will think it's about religion. Some will jump to the conclusion that I'm calling myself a Black Messiah. For me, the title is about all of us. It's about the world. It's about an idea we can all aspire to. We should all aspire to be a Black Messiah.

It's about people rising up in Ferguson and in Egypt and in Occupy Wall Street and in every place where a community has had enough and decides to make change happen, D'Angelo writes in a statement about the album It's not about praising one charismatic leader but celebrating thousands of them. Not every song on this album is politically charged (though many are), but calling this album Black Messiah creates a landscape there these songs can live to the fullest. Black Messiah is not one man. It's a feeling that, collectively, we are all that leader.”

“D’Angelo’s First Album in 14 Years Is Finally Here, and It’s Surprisingly Timely” via TIME.

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Guerin @blkchimera.blacksky.app · 1d

www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3Cu...

D'Angelo and The Vanguard - The Charade (Audio)

YouTube video by DAngeloVEVO

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Rudy wants revolution. @rude1.blacksky.team · 14d

Our new, rebranded website is live. 🚀

🤓: and, look at that -- it's federated blackskyweb.xyz/.well-known/...

Build Community Online with Decentralized Tools | Blacksky

Decentralized tools to build community online. The intercommunal net where communities govern, pool funds and stay safe on their own terms.

blackskyweb.xyz

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Jasper @blkpansy.bsky.social · 1d

Y'all, my award-winning memoir PANSY is officially an audiobook, narrated by me.

If you wanna support, pre-order on Libro while it's on sale.

It's officially out Oct. 28, and the sale ends a week after.
#blackbooksky #booksky #transwriter #writing 🌈📚 🖤✏️

Pansy Audiobook on Libro.fm

"A captivating ode to the constant work of becoming—and understanding—oneself." PUBLISHERS WEEKLYPANSY is a non-linear, episodic story that combines poetry, cultural criticism, and essays. It follows ...

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Rachel Feder @rachelfeder.bsky.social · 2d

Tell me your most unhinged literary opinion, as a little treat

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Gillian Branstetter @gbbranstetter.bsky.social · 1d

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy passed away today according to the House of GG. She was a veteran of the Stonewall rebellion and a lifelong organizer for the safety and dignity of trans people, sex workers, and the incarcerated. She came from the same generation and milieu as Marsha and Sylvia. She was 78.

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Jasper @blkpansy.bsky.social · 6d

*very* tempted to give myself a lil Prince-style silk press, for kicks.

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Jasper @blkpansy.bsky.social · 7d

Beautiful!

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Jwah @jwahrenee.bsky.social · 13d

I’m shyyyy 🫣

Painting of a galaxy with a ufo, planet and a portal within a portal nestled in a pink cloud on a cement column

Painting of a galaxy with a ufo, planet and a portal within a portal nestled in a pink cloud on a cement column but up close this time.

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Jasper @blkpansy.bsky.social · 9d

I really be blasting house music at my desk like it's 1am at party. It's a Monday afternoon 😂

SOULFUL HOUSE Mix | Black House Radio

YouTube video by Black House Radio

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Jasper @blkpansy.bsky.social · 12d

(I'm a writing instructor and tutor, for context.)

Jasper @blkpansy.bsky.social · 12d

I love to teach people who want to learn. That second part is very important lol.

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Jasper @blkpansy.bsky.social · 12d

#art #installation #artinstallation

Jasper @blkpansy.bsky.social · 12d

Y’all loooook ✨. Galaxy public art installation by @jwahrenee.bsky.social!

Jwah @jwahrenee.bsky.social · 13d

I’m shyyyy 🫣

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Spooky Electric 🦀🌊 👻 @idabeware.blacksky.app · 17d

Evergreen

Brian @uummmbrian.bsky.social · 17d

You don’t know them people

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Phil Lewis @phillewis.bsky.social · 19d

Assata Shakur has "died in Havana, Cuba, as a result of health conditions and her advanced age."

She was 78.

Assata Shakur, political activist and ex-Black Liberation Army member, has died

Assata Shakur “died in Havana, Cuba, as a result of health conditions and her advanced age,” according to Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

www.whatimreading.net

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Jasper @blkpansy.bsky.social · 19d

Hiii, it's meeee. I'll be developmental editing w/my girl Isobel (the cat) at @stray-cats-ink.bsky.social. Bring us your manuscripts. <3

Stray Cats Ink @stray-cats-ink.bsky.social · 19d

MEET THE NEW EDITORS ~ Jasper “Jaz” Joyner (@blkpansy.bsky.social) is an award-winning author, poet, and editor who greatly enjoys helping authors find and hone their authentic voice. Check out more of their work and editing skills on our website at straycats.ink!

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Rob Thomas @rmichaelthomas.com · 23d

Excuse me, say what now!? This was a trip to read LOL.

The Times & Sunday Times @thetimes.com · 23d

The three members of the ‘Kingdom of Kubala’ remain camped near Jedburgh despite legal action by Scottish Borders council to force them to leave

‘African tribe’ stays put in woods as eviction deadline passes

The three members of the ‘Kingdom of Kubala’ remain camped near Jedburgh despite legal action by Scottish Borders council to force them to leave

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Jasper @blkpansy.bsky.social · 23d

"The self-styled king of an “African tribe” camping in woodland in the Scottish Borders has said he will not speak to the media unless they bring him gifts." WOW

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Jasper @blkpansy.bsky.social · 23d

Right. Funny thing is most of them think they are the epitome of perfection. Meanwhile they're literally the worst lol.

Jasper @blkpansy.bsky.social · 23d

OMG okay, I'm glad I saw this reply, I was bout to say. lol Apparently ppl are doing A LOT on TikTok

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Stray Cats Ink @stray-cats-ink.bsky.social · 24d

Fresh cats stepping out! Meet our new editors: Elise, Elizabeth, Sudarshana, and Jaz (@blkpansy.bsky.social). We will share details on their areas of expertise throughout the week, but you can visit our website now to see the purrfect fit for your editing needs!! 😻😻😻😻

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Jasper @blkpansy.bsky.social · 28d

It's also on YouTube, but may not be as clear a picture youtu.be/tyUYbkUqoH0?...

The Spook Who Sat By The Door: The Beginnings of Revolution

YouTube video by Planet of Lost Gems

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Microcosm Publishing @microcosm.bsky.social · 28d

Throw our friends at Loyalty some love if you can- they've gotten massively screwed by the occupation in DC.

John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 29d

A friend of mine co-owns this bookstore. This is not great.

www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/d...

Small DC bookstore reports 60% decline in business since federal surge

A bookstore in the Petworth neighborhood reports sales are down a whopping 60% since the federal surge in D.C. began. The small but beautifully arranged Loyalty Bookstore on busy Upshur Street near Ge...

www.nbcwashington.com

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Jasper @blkpansy.bsky.social · 28d

Flashback to the film that disappeared from theaters after just one week after assumed pushback from the FBI, 'The Spook Who Sat by the Door' (1973).

Highly fucking recommend. Especially rn.

Crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious

"'The Spook Who Sat by the Door' changed my life."

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