P. Gabrielle Foreman
@profgabrielle.bsky.social
Literary historian. Poet’s daughter. MacArthur Fellow. Archives builder working collectively at @CCP_org and @DigBlk.
You know you’re Black (or your mind is slipping 🧐) when you ask for the “smothered Brussels” and they say, twice, you mean the “loaded Brussels.”
June 16, 2025 at 1:29 AM
You know you’re Black (or your mind is slipping 🧐) when you ask for the “smothered Brussels” and they say, twice, you mean the “loaded Brussels.”
The right of the people—not the citizens—the people.
Sending light and love to Los Angeles.
Sending light and love to Los Angeles.
June 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The right of the people—not the citizens—the people.
Sending light and love to Los Angeles.
Sending light and love to Los Angeles.
Well, at least somebody at the @nytimes.com is still doing some real reporting.
May 26, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Well, at least somebody at the @nytimes.com is still doing some real reporting.
The Maryemma Graham showcasing how her previous students—now institutional leaders themselves—helped build the long-standing History of Black Writing Project. We build on her vision and legacy. #Blackademics
April 16, 2025 at 5:54 PM
The Maryemma Graham showcasing how her previous students—now institutional leaders themselves—helped build the long-standing History of Black Writing Project. We build on her vision and legacy. #Blackademics
Today I still want Rumeysa Ozturk back at Tufts and for everyone in this country to enjoy the right to free speech.
April 6, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Today I still want Rumeysa Ozturk back at Tufts and for everyone in this country to enjoy the right to free speech.
I grew up during the anti-apartheid movement and I will never be able to wrap my head around Black people modeling for DeBeers.
April 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM
I grew up during the anti-apartheid movement and I will never be able to wrap my head around Black people modeling for DeBeers.
We can stand till we break the records of the racists. #CoryBooker thank you for your example. History has its eyes on us.
April 1, 2025 at 11:51 PM
We can stand till we break the records of the racists. #CoryBooker thank you for your example. History has its eyes on us.
Dogs who read books. Miss this boy mightily.
March 29, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Dogs who read books. Miss this boy mightily.
Just here to say that cantaloupe is so much better frozen. And frozen in smoothies with honey and (soy) milk? Heaven.
March 25, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Just here to say that cantaloupe is so much better frozen. And frozen in smoothies with honey and (soy) milk? Heaven.
RESOLVED, That we hold as enemies of humanity, all persons and parties, whether religious or political, that are not in favor of the personal and political freedom and equality of all men;
March 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
RESOLVED, That we hold as enemies of humanity, all persons and parties, whether religious or political, that are not in favor of the personal and political freedom and equality of all men;
Writing a dissertation? Finishing an article? Making your way to that book? Join our daily write-on-site #Blackademics! Prof. Development Sessions on “Feedback Fridays” help us navigate all the stuff we wish we knew (more) about. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
March 22, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Writing a dissertation? Finishing an article? Making your way to that book? Join our daily write-on-site #Blackademics! Prof. Development Sessions on “Feedback Fridays” help us navigate all the stuff we wish we knew (more) about. us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Not sure of your time zone but we have a Get PHinsheD daily write in site and you are welcome! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
March 22, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Not sure of your time zone but we have a Get PHinsheD daily write in site and you are welcome! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Jonathan shared these instructions for those of use who need it:
March 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Jonathan shared these instructions for those of use who need it:
Just in case “first they came for the non-citizens they called terrorists, and I didn’t speak out cause I’m a citizen and they were terrorists” hadn’t yet sunk in. . .
March 22, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Just in case “first they came for the non-citizens they called terrorists, and I didn’t speak out cause I’m a citizen and they were terrorists” hadn’t yet sunk in. . .
My last breast cancer “find a cure” stamps. I’m wondering if they’ll be disallowed cause of “gender ideology” bans.
Please support USPS. And also, you know, science.
Please support USPS. And also, you know, science.
March 22, 2025 at 11:09 AM
My last breast cancer “find a cure” stamps. I’m wondering if they’ll be disallowed cause of “gender ideology” bans.
Please support USPS. And also, you know, science.
Please support USPS. And also, you know, science.
Thankful for all the art makers past and present.
March 13, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Thankful for all the art makers past and present.
When “Israeli policy” somehow means “Jewish People” and “Palestine” is interchangeable for “Hamas,” we end up here. Wishing peace and freedom for all who are fighting for freedom and peace.
March 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM
When “Israeli policy” somehow means “Jewish People” and “Palestine” is interchangeable for “Hamas,” we end up here. Wishing peace and freedom for all who are fighting for freedom and peace.
My mom lost her brother to #polio when he was 13 or 14. I never met him, cause, you know, a now preventable disease killed him. Did not meet that family, cause, you know, racism. But the story of family disruption as both her brothers were institutionalized, and grief, that she did pass down.
March 8, 2025 at 5:03 PM
My mom lost her brother to #polio when he was 13 or 14. I never met him, cause, you know, a now preventable disease killed him. Did not meet that family, cause, you know, racism. But the story of family disruption as both her brothers were institutionalized, and grief, that she did pass down.
My mom’s been gone for a year but she would urge us to march, protest and organize.
March 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
My mom’s been gone for a year but she would urge us to march, protest and organize.
So let’s cripple a whole generation of young people who already had to muddle through a global pandemic. Why not?
March 6, 2025 at 1:28 PM
So let’s cripple a whole generation of young people who already had to muddle through a global pandemic. Why not?
Calling Charles Sumner and Preston Brooks into this moment—but with a different take on who is protesting injustice and who holds the cane.
March 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Calling Charles Sumner and Preston Brooks into this moment—but with a different take on who is protesting injustice and who holds the cane.
Feeling this today.
March 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Feeling this today.
I am taking solace and inspiration in the arts these days. Thanking poets, painters, and makers who spin chaos and pain into wonder and change.
February 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM
I am taking solace and inspiration in the arts these days. Thanking poets, painters, and makers who spin chaos and pain into wonder and change.
Nothing shouts we come from different cultural worlds as loudly as this from the NYT.
Hint: “Give me some. . . “
Answer: Sugar. As in “come on over here and give me some sugar.” 💋
NYT answer: Space 👀
Sorry for the spoiler.
Hint: “Give me some. . . “
Answer: Sugar. As in “come on over here and give me some sugar.” 💋
NYT answer: Space 👀
Sorry for the spoiler.
February 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Nothing shouts we come from different cultural worlds as loudly as this from the NYT.
Hint: “Give me some. . . “
Answer: Sugar. As in “come on over here and give me some sugar.” 💋
NYT answer: Space 👀
Sorry for the spoiler.
Hint: “Give me some. . . “
Answer: Sugar. As in “come on over here and give me some sugar.” 💋
NYT answer: Space 👀
Sorry for the spoiler.