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Latonya "Penn" P.

@wordsfromapenn.com

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34 year old Black-Asian genderqueer freelance contributor at Into More, Pop Heist, Yatta-Tachi, and more. I'm a poet too. Pronouns: they/them. My Website: https://wordsfromapenn.com/ https://ko-fi.com/latonyap Email: [email protected]

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Latonya "Penn" P. @wordsfromapenn.com · 15h

OMG this is gorgeous Joi😋

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Jasper @blkpansy.bsky.social · 16h

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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Elana Levin @levin.bsky.social · 16h

D'Angelo speaking out about the physical and emotional burden of maintaining a nearly unobtainable physique and sexy image as a Black male artist should be taught in labor studies. It absolutely impacted how I analyze pop culture.

GQ Profile Of D'Angelo Explores The Perils Of Being Sexy

Visit the post for more.

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Latonya "Penn" P. @wordsfromapenn.com · 16h

This was a lovely read

Saint Jude @saintjudejones.bsky.social · 19h

: what’s the man’s equivalent to flowers?

An affirmation.

As flowers make you feel seen and adored, so do words to men.

Tell him he’s great. Tell him he’s beautiful and enough. Hell, tell him to smile.

See how he lights up.

I wrote about it. Give it a read. open.substack.com/pub/saintjud...

What’s The Man’s Equivalent to Flowers? An Affirmation.

(Note: yes, I know some men like flowers.

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STRANGER COMICS @strangercomics.bsky.social · 18h

Only 2 hours to #GetWise www.kickstarter.com/projects/str...

Jaycen Wise & the Tablets of Kush

Jaycen is an immortal hero who reclaims stolen artifacts from museums and returns them to their ancestral homes.

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Latonya "Penn" P. @wordsfromapenn.com · 16h

Glad that I got to include a rough sketch & a couple of finished art pieces, but I wish I could've included panels from the manga. Most of the art is gorgeous.

Latonya "Penn" P. @wordsfromapenn.com · 16h

For @yattatachi.com, I wrote about how the manga Blue Period reignited my passion for digital art. yattatachi.com/blue-period-...

From Dull To Colorful: How Blue Period Rekindled My Passion For Digital Art | Yatta-Tachi

Latonya Penn discusses the experience of reading the Blue Period manga while learning more about making visual art.

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Latonya "Penn" P. @wordsfromapenn.com · 1d

"Home" by Whitney Houston (rest in peace) youtu.be/uF5E0w2h6wM

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Latonya "Penn" P. @wordsfromapenn.com · 1d

"Same Love" by Angel Haze

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"Numb" by The Veer Union youtu.be/lz_natZm5G8

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Latonya "Penn" P. @wordsfromapenn.com · 1d

"Last Surprise" by 8 Bit Big Band feat. Jonah Nilsson and Button Masher youtu.be/Trp99eHyDyY

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"When The Moon Reaches Out To The Stars" by Sapphire

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"Backside of The TV" by Sapphire, Khrys Williams, and Max Boiko youtu.be/Kf08D41R7Kc

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"Sweet Child O' Mine" by Miche Braden feat. Postmodern Jukebox youtu.be/kJ3BAF_15yQ

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"At Your Best" by Aaliyah (rest in peace; the live version is heavenly)

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"This Is Halloween" by Ad Infinitum youtu.be/iA30kXV0ZH8

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"What I'll Do" by Janet Jackson youtu.be/ZygS1PdXJbU

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"Disco Inferno" by Tina Turner (rest in peace & power) youtu.be/HM-5ryTVCwE

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Latonya "Penn" P. @wordsfromapenn.com · 1d

"Smooth Criminal" by Naya Rivera (rest in peace) & Grant Gustin

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Sydney Bauer @sydney-bauer.com · 1d

Rest in Power Miss Major. We all owe you so much. Thank you for everything.

Trans leader Miss Major Griffin-Gracy dies

Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, a Black transgender woman and longtime activist who once lived in the Bay Area, died October 13.

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Latonya "Penn" P. @wordsfromapenn.com · 1d

Brandon McInnis' English cover of "Yoru Ga Akeru" from Given: The Movie m.youtube.com/watch?v=20nU...

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Latonya "Penn" P. @wordsfromapenn.com · 2d

So I may have written one more Yu-Gi-Oh! related thing, something creative I'm proud of. Hoping I can share it with y'all and celebrate the 25th anniversary of the trading card game in a fun way.

Latonya "Penn" P. @wordsfromapenn.com · 2d

Ooh I love the one for Vash a lot!

Latonya "Penn" P. @wordsfromapenn.com · 2d

So I treated myself to Battle Suit Aces and so far, this game is a fun combo of mecha anime aesthetics and card battling. Have a couple minor quibbles but I am enjoying myself.

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skinslip [but spooky] @skinslip.bsky.social · 7d

hello hi, I am a disabled, chronically ill, queer woman who is in danger of becoming unhoused. Please support if you can, pass this long if you can't, thank you all the same.
gofund.me/1b3076522

Donate to Keep Val and Roommate Safe and Housed, organized by Kiley Fox

Hi, my name is Kiley. I am fundraising for my friend Val and her roommate who are curr… Kiley Fox needs your support for Keep Val and Roommate Safe and Housed

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