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Frederick Smith, Ed.D.

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AVP SAEM for Equity/Inclusion. SAPro/Higher Ed. Romance reader & author. Former TV News. LMU Doctoral 2018. Detroiter in Bay Area. IG: FSmith827 ; Email: [email protected] 💻🏳️‍🌈🎓🙌🏾

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · Nov 15

One and Done, a Black, Queer, Higher Ed, Bay Area romance novel is out now on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social : www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/one-an...

Pick one up via the publisher or your favorite independent bookstore site.
✍🏾📚🌈💕
#MMRomance #BlackRomance #LGBTQBooks #RomanceNovels

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 11h

Yes thankfully

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 11h

7:50 pm delivery 🚚 📦😐

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 13h

I came home from work (to work from home) at 2pm.

Primarily because I was waiting for a package delivery to arrive between 2:45 and 4:45 pm that I need to sign for.

It’s 6:40 pm. And guess what!?!? No package yet. I see it on the live map and hope they don’t give up and stop delivering today.

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 13h

😀

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 14h

Every day is a good day to post a numerical or written review about a book you like.

Every day is a good day to re-post something by a favorite author.

Every day is a good day to word-of-mouth a book you've enjoyed recently.

#BookSky #BlackBookSky #RomanceBookSky #Romancelandia

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 21h

California, this November 4th, the whole country is counting on you.

Prop 50 puts our elections back on a level playing field, preserves independent redistricting over the long term, and lets the people decide.

So return your ballot today. Vote yes on 50.

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 1d

They canceled my work on race and media.

So I built a @resistanceschool.bsky.social instead.

Now we are teaching over 600 students.

Week 2 of Race, Media and International Affairs starts today.

We move ✊🏾💪🏾

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 22h

Omg. Not D’Angelo 🙏🏾

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 1d

New episode of the Books by @booksbydlwhite.com podcast is up!
✍🏾📚

www.booksbydlwhite.com/bookcast/128

#BookSky #BlackBookSky #Romancelandia

Bookcast Episode 128: Man Down! What Had Happened Was... — Books by DL White

I know, I know. It’s been a minute but I have excuses and a funny story. This episode is pure chaos as I explain why I’ve been MIA (spoiler: I fell at a gas station), update you on my reading and wr...

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 1d

It’s a beautiful cloudy and rainy day in San Francisco today. It’s definitely giving fall vibes and aesthetics. The view outside my office at San Francisco State University. Monday, 10/13/25.🍁🍂🌁 #SanFrancisco #SanFranciscoState #AutumnSky #FallAesthetic

Aerial photo of trees with orange, red, and green leaves and a pathway at San Francisco State University.

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 1d

Enjoying this Rebel Ever After podcast conversation between host @brosandprose.bsky.social and author @julianwinters.bsky.social discussing queer and demisexual representation in romance novels. ✍🏾📚💕🌈

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#Romancelandia #RebelEverAfter #BookSky #RomanceBookSky

Rebel Ever After: Julian Winters on queer self-discovery and demisexual representation

My guest this week is Julian Winters, the author of adult rom-coms I THINK THEY LOVE YOU and LAST FIRST KISS, as well as many books for teens and children. We talked about his passion for writing incl...

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WillieJewel,II✊🏾🖤💪🏾 @williejewel2.bsky.social · May 19

It is so amazing to hear THE #PearlCleage ... This is the book that introduced me to her. ✊🏾🖤💪🏾📚 #BookAlert @karenhunter.bsky.social @poetkevinpowell.bsky.social #KarenRebels

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 2d

Yes. Her speaking voice is so calm, yet emotive and assertive. Things I Should Have Told My Daughter is amazing. That was the last time "in person" I met her -- a keynote and classroom workshops at a campus in L.A. -- around that book. Made us see the importance of journals and documenting our lives

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 2d

One of my favorite writers is Pearl Cleage. I’ve gotten to meet and learn from her when hosting her for campus events — keynotes, book signings, etc.

I look up random podcasts so I can hear her voice & soak up her wisdom. ✍🏾📚

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#PearlCleage #BookSky #BlackBookSky

In Conversation With: Pearl Cleage

Podcast Episode · Green Room Meditations presented by the Indiana Repertory Theatre · 01/20/2023 · 1h 4m

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 2d

I hear you. Same here. We were lucky, growing up, that we had either the back porch or the garage if the house wasn't quite company ready. No one seemed to care, though, as long as it was presentable. Today, me and my friend or family circle... we just meet out somewhere. But I miss home visits.

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 2d

I like it, too. Listened again today. Missed him in San Francisco this weekend. Actually, found out last minute. But yeah, great album!

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 2d

Remembering the days growing up when company would drop by for no reason, unannounced, on weekends. House was always ready too, it seemed, clean, some food ready, popsicles for the kids to go outside, dark liquor or beer for those who wanted, & spontaneous conversation. Happen anymore? #SundaySky

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 2d

Sunday morning coffee in my new mug purchased at The Prince Store in the Minneapolis-St. Paul airport last week. 💜☕️

#SundaySky #PaisleyPark #Prince #Minneapolis #Prince4Ever

My new Prince mug.
Purchased at the Prince Store in the Minneapolis-St.Paul airport last week.

Black Coffee mug with the words Peace & Love & Purple Rain purchased at the Prince Store in Minneapolis-St. Paul airport last week.

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 3d

My book haul from last weekend’s Black Book Bash in Jacksonville, Florida.

Includes books by @danielleallen.bsky.social, @itsladarrion.bsky.social, @ravynnkamia.bsky.social, and more.

A great book event and weekend! ✍🏾📚💕

#BlackBookBash #BlackBookBash2025 #BookSky #BlackBookSky

Photo of books purchased at Black Book Bash in Jacksonville.

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 3d

Can’t get enough of these evening sunsets over Lake Merced and the Pacific Ocean in San Francisco. 🌅🌊

#SunsetSky #SanFrancisco #LakeMerced #PacificOcean

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Calvary Hill Community Church @calvaryhillsf.bsky.social · 3d

#verseoftheday October 11, 2025 @youversion.bsky.social

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 3d

Listened to this episode of Your Mama’s Kitchen podcast.

Takeaways from this conversation with @michelenorris.bsky.social & Kardea Brown - South Carolina rice, South Carolina shrimp, & Marsh Hen grits are everything. Need to find & taste!

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#FoodSky #DinnerSky

Kardea Brown's Shrimp and Grits Starts with Bacon

Podcast Episode · Your Mama’s Kitchen · 09/16/2025 · 45m

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 3d

Representation in books is important for self-affirmation and for learning about other people.

On this National Coming Out Day, I encourage you to explore the books of E. Lynn Harris.

And you can check out my books, too.

We both feature Black men in love! ✍🏾📚💕🌈 #NCOD #MMRomance #Romancelandia

Photo of E. Lynn Harris with several of his book covers surrounding him.

Photo of Frederick Smith surrounded by several of his book covers.

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Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 3d

So sad 😢

Frederick Smith, Ed.D. @fsmith827.bsky.social · 3d

I thought of you when I saw the news a few minutes ago 🙏🏾😢