Focus on Black-Ass US
Welcome to the 85th installment of This Black-Ass Life! Today is the first day of Black-Ass History Month and this year has already been A LOT, so let’s focus on US. Here are some sources of Black-Ass entertainment that have recently brought us smiles. We hope they do the same for you ❤️
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I. The Facts
Black-ass content we’re enjoying:
Revisit some of Cicely Tyson’s performances.
We Said What We Said is a podcast from creators Rickey Thompson and Denzel Dion. It’s so sweet to listen to two young friends gossip, get real and love on each other.
Langston Kerman’s My Momma Told Me podcast explores Black-ass conspiracy theories, which we believe are JUSTIFIED!
Chloe x Halle got their own Instagrams. Follow them for the dances! the songs! the tea time!
The youth are here, and they have opinions! Youtube Girls to watch: Tee Noir, courtreezy and Khadija Mbowe
Get your life to the Feelin’ Myself playlist on Spotify highlighting the rap girls.
Problematic Wendy Williams is in charge of telling her own story. Fully recommend her biopic and documentary.
La’Ron Hines’ daycare filled with little Black baby geniuses will bring you every once of joy. Click here so Jabria can teach you how long a century is.
Kalen Allen’s For Xmas’ Sake! musical. We know the holidays are over but it was just so beautiful to see Black queer love centered and celebrated in this gorgeous musical.
Mama and Aunties roasting each other’s cornbread, banana pudding and mac and cheese? Yes please!
Black people getting shape-ups is so satisfying!
Why does it matter? / What can my Black ass do?
Everything is skressful. We are in a panny and having to still manage our responsibilities be they work, school, or broad survival.
We hope you give yourself space to take a nap, center your experience, enjoy some Black-ass entertainment, anything that will feel good for you.
ll. Other Things
Celebrate Good Times, Come On! Happy Black History Month, Black people!
Upcoming Tiny Desks will feature Wizkid, Wynton Marsalis, Giveon and Kirk Franklin?! Sign us up!
Get messy with us and revisit these Black-ass historical beefs.
We stan young Black poets! Watch these two later in the month.
Put on your best dress and listen to Opera singer Karen Slack sing of Blackness and justice.
DeKalb County is honoring John Lewis.
Ten thoughts about Heaux Tales, a perfect album.
Our Black-Ass song(s) of the week (Jumoke):
The song came out years ago, but the Tik Tok youths brought it back. It’s fun!
Things we are looking forward to / things we are not looking forward to:
I (Jumoke) look forward to my continued commitment to hygge.
I (Mitu) look forward to Ms. Tamisha Iman every week. Friday’s Untucked solidified her as my favorite.
lll. Text from a Black-Ass Parent
We love an honest mama! My (Mitu’s) mama had some clear thoughts about furniture I was considering for my new apartment.
Stay Black, thrive and protect Chloe Bailey and all Black girls! We’ll hit your inbox next on February 15.