Ebony Elizabeth Thomas
@ebonyteach.blacksky.app
Professor and Chair of University of Michigan's Joint Program in English & Education. Author, The Dark Fantastic & more. Made in Detroit. FAMU 🐍. ΔΣΘ ❤️. OES ⭐️. August ♌️. She/her. Forthcoming: Shifter and Dreamer (YA novel). Linktree: Ebonyteach.
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SFFTV 18.3 (a special issue on the Dark Fantastic guest-edited by S.R. Toliver and Autumn A. Griffin) is now live! This is a special one (including SFFTV's first venture into creative praxis).
TOC and articles for subscribers at liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/toc/sfftv/18/3
TOC and articles for subscribers at liverpooluniversitypress.co.uk/toc/sfftv/18/3
When @danhf.bsky.social shared with me his idea for a special issue on The Dark Fantastic, I was surprised, honored & (truly) shy about it all.
My dear colleagues @srtoliver.bsky.social & @autumnadia.bsky.social have curated an incredible issue here. Grateful to SR, Autumn, Dan, Gerry & SFFTV! 🖤✨🎬
My dear colleagues @srtoliver.bsky.social & @autumnadia.bsky.social have curated an incredible issue here. Grateful to SR, Autumn, Dan, Gerry & SFFTV! 🖤✨🎬
Happy Black History Month, y'all. 'Night!
February 2, 2026 at 5:56 AM
Happy Black History Month, y'all. 'Night!
Yesterday, February 1st, would've been Dad's 79th birthday. Which is just blowing my mind. (My sister did an IG post.)
February 2, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Yesterday, February 1st, would've been Dad's 79th birthday. Which is just blowing my mind. (My sister did an IG post.)
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The 2026 edition of @blackfilmarchive.bsky.social's 28 Films for the 28 Days of Black History Month is out. A good number of these are available online for free. Thank you @mayascade.bsky.social 🖤
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026
28 Films for the 28 Days of Black History Month
28 Films to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month
blackfilmarchive.substack.com
February 2, 2026 at 4:01 AM
The 2026 edition of @blackfilmarchive.bsky.social's 28 Films for the 28 Days of Black History Month is out. A good number of these are available online for free. Thank you @mayascade.bsky.social 🖤
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026
#BlackHistoryMonth #BHM2026
Marvin Gaye wrote the original version of "If This World Were Mine," and his family and estate don't play about their coin. (Just ask Robin Thicke.)
Luther Vandross is not credited as a writer on "Luther," though it does contain a sample of "If This World Were Mine." Would his name still be on the envelope? Potentially? #GRAMMYs
February 2, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Marvin Gaye wrote the original version of "If This World Were Mine," and his family and estate don't play about their coin. (Just ask Robin Thicke.)
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Feb 1 began with wondering why a man would get into a ring w/ a toupee,
we proceeded to the president shitting his pants in front of a crowded room,
then Lauryn Hill arranged a masterpiece w/ 3/4 the world’s talent onstage
& we ended with Cher awarding Luther Vandross a Grammy.
Productive day!
we proceeded to the president shitting his pants in front of a crowded room,
then Lauryn Hill arranged a masterpiece w/ 3/4 the world’s talent onstage
& we ended with Cher awarding Luther Vandross a Grammy.
Productive day!
February 2, 2026 at 4:35 AM
Feb 1 began with wondering why a man would get into a ring w/ a toupee,
we proceeded to the president shitting his pants in front of a crowded room,
then Lauryn Hill arranged a masterpiece w/ 3/4 the world’s talent onstage
& we ended with Cher awarding Luther Vandross a Grammy.
Productive day!
we proceeded to the president shitting his pants in front of a crowded room,
then Lauryn Hill arranged a masterpiece w/ 3/4 the world’s talent onstage
& we ended with Cher awarding Luther Vandross a Grammy.
Productive day!
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Well, the world could really use a little Luther right about now.
February 2, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Well, the world could really use a little Luther right about now.
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Luther forever.
Love hearing the absolute respect pouring out of Kendrick Lamar for being trusted with a legendary Luther Vandross song, and his sincere desire to do it justice.
Luther forever.
Love hearing the absolute respect pouring out of Kendrick Lamar for being trusted with a legendary Luther Vandross song, and his sincere desire to do it justice.
Luther forever.
February 2, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Luther forever.
Love hearing the absolute respect pouring out of Kendrick Lamar for being trusted with a legendary Luther Vandross song, and his sincere desire to do it justice.
Luther forever.
Love hearing the absolute respect pouring out of Kendrick Lamar for being trusted with a legendary Luther Vandross song, and his sincere desire to do it justice.
Luther forever.
Better days comin' for sure.
February 2, 2026 at 5:30 AM
Better days comin' for sure.
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Cutie patooties are up!
Kendrick Lamar and SZA won record of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for “Luther.”
More from the Grammys: bit.ly/49Sb9gB
More from the Grammys: bit.ly/49Sb9gB
February 2, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Cutie patooties are up!
"Luther" is a perfect sonic love letter to the greatest balladeer in R&B history. The video is a nostalgic Valentine, a libation for our parents, our families, our 'hoods, and to Black love itself.
Luther taught us so much about love when we were so young. And, "there's nothing better than love." ❤️
Luther taught us so much about love when we were so young. And, "there's nothing better than love." ❤️
February 2, 2026 at 5:23 AM
"Luther" is a perfect sonic love letter to the greatest balladeer in R&B history. The video is a nostalgic Valentine, a libation for our parents, our families, our 'hoods, and to Black love itself.
Luther taught us so much about love when we were so young. And, "there's nothing better than love." ❤️
Luther taught us so much about love when we were so young. And, "there's nothing better than love." ❤️
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Kendrick Lamar and SZA won record of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for “Luther.”
More from the Grammys: bit.ly/49Sb9gB
More from the Grammys: bit.ly/49Sb9gB
February 2, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Kendrick Lamar and SZA won record of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for “Luther.”
More from the Grammys: bit.ly/49Sb9gB
More from the Grammys: bit.ly/49Sb9gB
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If Cher wants to give Luther Vandross a Grammy, let her SHE IS CHER
February 2, 2026 at 4:20 AM
If Cher wants to give Luther Vandross a Grammy, let her SHE IS CHER
DESERVED. 😭
‘luther’ by Kendrick Lamar & SZA wins the #GRAMMYs award for Best Melodic Rap Performance.
February 2, 2026 at 5:16 AM
DESERVED. 😭
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For 20 years straight, nearly every mention of Ms. Lauryn Hill has been accompanied by some punchline about her punctuality. But it is a simple truth that she is a genius, and there's no better evidence than her being damn near the first person in Grammy history to put on a worthy memorial tribute.
February 2, 2026 at 4:02 AM
For 20 years straight, nearly every mention of Ms. Lauryn Hill has been accompanied by some punchline about her punctuality. But it is a simple truth that she is a genius, and there's no better evidence than her being damn near the first person in Grammy history to put on a worthy memorial tribute.
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that baby Norah Jones, I mean Olivia Dean, is so lovely
February 2, 2026 at 1:48 AM
that baby Norah Jones, I mean Olivia Dean, is so lovely
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A reminder that Bad Bunny performs in front of the biggest audience on earth in seven days
February 2, 2026 at 2:22 AM
A reminder that Bad Bunny performs in front of the biggest audience on earth in seven days
Thrilled for Olivia Dean! Fave new-to-me artist of 2025. 🫶🏾
February 2, 2026 at 2:46 AM
Thrilled for Olivia Dean! Fave new-to-me artist of 2025. 🫶🏾
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Ice out! Bad Bunny and Olivia Dean use their Grammy moments to send the message the country needs to hear.
February 2, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Ice out! Bad Bunny and Olivia Dean use their Grammy moments to send the message the country needs to hear.
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Olivia Dean: "I guess I want to say I'm up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant, I wouldn't be here... I'm a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated"
February 2, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Olivia Dean: "I guess I want to say I'm up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant, I wouldn't be here... I'm a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated"
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Joni Mitchell wins best historical album Grammy, wears "Ice Out" button on stage (Entertainment)
Joni Mitchell wins best historical album Grammy, wears "Ice Out" button on stage - Entertainment News
Joni Mitchell made a rare public appearance to accept the Grammy for best historical album on Sunday.
www.castanetkamloops.net
February 2, 2026 at 12:00 AM
Joni Mitchell wins best historical album Grammy, wears "Ice Out" button on stage (Entertainment)
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Steven Spielberg has achieved coveted #EGOT status after winning his first-ever Grammy for his work as a producer on 'Music By John Williams,' the documentary that won the Best Music Film category.
#GRAMMYs 🏆 www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
#GRAMMYs 🏆 www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
February 2, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Steven Spielberg has achieved coveted #EGOT status after winning his first-ever Grammy for his work as a producer on 'Music By John Williams,' the documentary that won the Best Music Film category.
#GRAMMYs 🏆 www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
#GRAMMYs 🏆 www.rollingstone.com/music/music-...
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Friends, we're thrilled to announce #Comics4Liam to encourage artists to draw pictures for Liam Conejo Ramos and share links to help Liam's family and other immigrants persecuted by ICE! Check out comics4liam.com and please do feel free to pitch in! Images by the great @trungles.com!
February 1, 2026 at 9:12 PM
Friends, we're thrilled to announce #Comics4Liam to encourage artists to draw pictures for Liam Conejo Ramos and share links to help Liam's family and other immigrants persecuted by ICE! Check out comics4liam.com and please do feel free to pitch in! Images by the great @trungles.com!
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Maybe Liam is too wee yet for Spider-Verse, but I ❤️ Miles Morales and Nueva York is covered in snow too!
Much thanks to @julioanta.bsky.social for the translation so that I could include both spideys.
#Comics4Liam FREE THE CHILDREN!!! Shutter forever these evil detention centers; ABOLISH ICE.
Much thanks to @julioanta.bsky.social for the translation so that I could include both spideys.
#Comics4Liam FREE THE CHILDREN!!! Shutter forever these evil detention centers; ABOLISH ICE.
February 1, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Maybe Liam is too wee yet for Spider-Verse, but I ❤️ Miles Morales and Nueva York is covered in snow too!
Much thanks to @julioanta.bsky.social for the translation so that I could include both spideys.
#Comics4Liam FREE THE CHILDREN!!! Shutter forever these evil detention centers; ABOLISH ICE.
Much thanks to @julioanta.bsky.social for the translation so that I could include both spideys.
#Comics4Liam FREE THE CHILDREN!!! Shutter forever these evil detention centers; ABOLISH ICE.