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Danyel Smith @danyelsmith.bsky.social · 1d

Heartbreaking: Neo-soul legends Angie Stone and D’Angelo both passed away in 2025, just 7 months apart. Stone died in March at 63. D’Angelo died today at 51. They shared a son together. An entire generation’s soundtrack, gone. Rest in power to both 🕊️💔

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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 1d

One of his most powerful, critical tracks ever. Honestly, this record was kind of underrated while still being highly praised and celebrated.

Bowiesongs (C. O'Leary) @bowiesongs.bsky.social · 1d

RIP--ah, what a loss. www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRCL...

D'Angelo, The Vanguard - The Charade (Live on SNL)

YouTube video by DAngeloVEVO

www.youtube.com

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Nate Patrin @natepatrin.bsky.social · 1d

after getting over the initial shock I got a follow-up "oof" remembering he was just in the Sly Stone doc talking about how white rock stars get to grow old and comfortable

RIP to the man with the greatest three-albums-in-20-years career in music history

D'Angelo - Devil's Pie

YouTube video by kordtyb

www.youtube.com

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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 1d

Pancreatic cancer disproportionately affects the Black community, and we have a lower survival rate. This makes me so sad. Fifty one is SO young.

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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 1d

I am so grateful to have seen D’Angelo live. And at North Coast Music Festival of all places. So random, but he was also so incredible.

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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 1d

D’Angelo has passed away after a private battle with pancreatic cancer. He was ONLY 51. This is completely devastating. I am in shock.

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✨🌯 jamie @glitterburrito.bsky.social · 6d

Part 1 of my "How I Felt" diary is featured in this week's Unbodied, by @britticisms.bsky.social

Unbodied 008: Good Lovin'

On soundtracks, fantasies, and Olivia Dean

theunbodied.substack.com

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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 7d

Folks are out in my neighborhood warning each other of ICE spotting with whistles and car horns. Love it. 🙏🏾

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Kyle Cheney @kyledcheney.bsky.social · 10d

JUST IN: Chicago journalistsa re suing DHS and ICE over force used against reporters:

storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 9d

Maybe I’m old fashioned but a $16 burger and fries does not feel like a happy hour “deal” to me.

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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · 23d

Excuse me? Code BJ2OLD feels kinda rude as a confirmation code for my birthday trip.

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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · Sep 11

Family owned and fresh. They also have shakes and sundaes. Perfect end to the day.

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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · Sep 11

Yall. I finally did it. After months of missing it, I finally caught the soft serve ice cream truck that rolls through my neighborhood. Only $2 for a cone.

I skipped when I heard it arrive.

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Martha Bayne @marthabayne.bsky.social · Sep 3

I’ll be repping @illinoispress.bsky.social books in Tent E all day Saturday. Sunday at 5 I’m talking about Sinéad O’Connor and her legacy of dissent with @britticisms.bsky.social @zoezolbrod.bsky.social & Gina Frangello on the Center Stage.

Martha Bayne @marthabayne.bsky.social · Sep 3

Congratulations to the Printers Row Lit Fest for being the thing that made me finally figure out Canva!

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zoezolbrod @zoezolbrod.bsky.social · Sep 4

I get to talk about Sinead O'Connor's legacy of dissent at Printers Row Lit Fest this Sunday in our beautiful city with @marthabayne.bsky.social, @britticisms.bsky.social, and @circegirl.bsky.social.

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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · Sep 3

Received a press release from my mom’s old pastor, whose church she stopped attending because he had a private jet and called Trump “our savior.”

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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · Aug 25

Planning a “Back 2 Skool” shopping day just to feel alive again.

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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · Aug 23

Thank you for sharing my newsletter. 💗🥰

busy ☝️☝️☝️⛈️ @busyxb.bsky.social · Aug 22

Some great ones in today's "what we're reading" section, including this one from @britticisms.bsky.social! --> Unbodied 001: The Wisdom of Ourselves
theunbodied.substack.com/p/unbodied-0...

Unbodied 001: The Wisdom of Ourselves

On Beyonce, fibromyalgia, and knowing what to do when it matters

theunbodied.substack.com

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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · Aug 23

Thank you for sharing!

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busy ☝️☝️☝️⛈️ @busyxb.bsky.social · Aug 22

Some great ones in today's "what we're reading" section, including this one from @britticisms.bsky.social! --> Unbodied 001: The Wisdom of Ourselves
theunbodied.substack.com/p/unbodied-0...

Unbodied 001: The Wisdom of Ourselves

On Beyonce, fibromyalgia, and knowing what to do when it matters

theunbodied.substack.com

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Mike Bennett @mrhonorama.bsky.social · Aug 22

Did you tell him, "Well, you oughta know."

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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · Aug 22

I was talking to my new physical therapist about monoculture and I mentioned Alanis Morissette and he said, “Who?” Haven’t felt this old in a while.

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Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · Aug 20

It feels like fall. 😔

Britt Julious @britticisms.bsky.social · Aug 14

Always annoyed that we have to wade through whatever bullshit angle they decide is the reason why Dems lost in the weeks post election, only to completely ignore that issue when Republicans make it worse months later.

This is about “voting for the economy” but it could be about a lot of things.

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Martha Bayne @marthabayne.bsky.social · Aug 8

It's true! I'll be discussing Sinead and her legacy of dissent at 5 pm on 9/7, with @zoezolbrod.bsky.social @britticisms.bsky.social and Gina Frangello. We are in the final time slot of the final day, so come by and hang out with us!

Lorene @lorene9.bsky.social · Aug 8

The Printer's Row Lit Fest schedule is out! The Printer's Row Lit Fest schedule is out! This is not a drill. With a quick glance, I see @barbmcquade.bsky.social @marthabayne.bsky.social @evanfmoore.bsky.social This is my favorite festival weekend in Chicago.

printersrowlitfest.org/schedule-gri...

Schedule Grid - Printers Row Lit Fest

View a map of this year's festival, as well as transit and parking options.

printersrowlitfest.org

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