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Black Reads: Issue 033
Read the first part for all community updates when it comes to in-person events, but there are also some really good Black reads, so read the whole…
Apr 22
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Black Reads: Issue 032
We back with another Black Reads issue for the cousins.
Apr 16
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Black Kid Joy
When you think about the Black babies we are raising today, you can't help but acknowledge the pure joy they radiate in every room they enter. We can…
Apr 12
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The Cost of Living
We wrap up the "Seven Days of Black Poetry" series with a demonstration of Black art in its full expression using these "Tired Systems" as a muse—Alina…
Apr 11
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Alina Moore
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The Girls With the Door Knocker Earrings
As we enter Day Six of the "Seven Days of Black Poetry" series, Maya Jeanne, gives us a poem that expresses the alchemy in how Black women wear door…
Apr 10
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The Cost of Living
We wrap up the "Seven Days of Black Poetry" series with a demonstration of Black art in its full expression using these "Tired Systems" as a muse—Alina…
Apr 11
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Jacquie Verbal
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Alina Moore
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The Girls With the Door Knocker Earrings
As we enter Day Six of the "Seven Days of Black Poetry" series, Maya Jeanne, gives us a poem that expresses the alchemy in how Black women wear door…
Apr 10
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Jacquie Verbal
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Watch Out For The Big Girls
Today is Day Five of the Blackstack "Seven Days of Black Poetry" series and Miss Artist Green did not come to play, okay? I'd never call a Black woman…
Apr 9
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Granddaddy's Love
Day Four of the Blackstack "Seven Days of Black Poetry" series feels like a return home to childhood reflecting on how much Black grandfathers shape…
Apr 8
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My Skin My Logo
Day Three of the new Blackstack series, "Seven Days of Black Poetry," and B4's poem is rooted in the vibes of my skin my logo, not as the song but those…
Apr 7
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Black Women's History Month
The Unapologetic Black Woman
Jas' mama and 'em call her "batty," and after reading about her, I call her an unapologetic Black woman finally able to exist—without the projections…
Mar 15
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The Land That Carried Ms. Shirley Anne
The newspaper article would later read: Negro girl transported to St. Joseph Hospital.
Mar 8
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Black Women Are Like Trees
We stand strong holding space for everyone and everything, the breath of fresh air for the people around us, yet who cares for us other than other Black…
Mar 22
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Black Reads
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Black Reads: Issue 033
Read the first part for all community updates when it comes to in-person events, but there are also some really good Black reads, so read the whole…
Apr 22
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Blackstack
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Jacquie Verbal
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Black Reads: Issue 032
We back with another Black Reads issue for the cousins.
Apr 16
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Jacquie Verbal
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Black Reads: Issue 031
April is all about the Black poets who are alive, that means YOU boo!
Apr 1
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Black Reads: Issue 030
As we wrap up Black Women's History Month, this is the last Black Reads curation that's for Black women, written by Black women, curated by a Black…
Mar 25
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Black Reads: Issue 029
Another week of Black women writing our pretty little asses off, cause we have some things to say, okay?
Mar 18
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Black Reads: Issue 028
Still honoring Black women writers, and will continue doing so all month.
Mar 11
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Black Reads: Issue 027
We back with a special curation, intentionally curated.
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Black Reads: "Playing the Game" Edition
A corner of Substack for the Black community. We can call this a little safe hub F.U.B.U. If you don't check the box for Black on applications, don't…
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Black Reads: Issue 026
"Let me test this out for y'all, but I'm an artist. And I'm sensitive about my shit!"
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The Last Blackstack Salon of 2025
Enjoy this replay from the last Blackstack Salon of 2025 with our very special guest, Dr. Gary Green II, author of "Playing the Game: Embodied…
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Blackstack Salon: November
This is the replay from November's Blackstack Salon.
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Blackstack Salon: Say What You Need To Say
A replay from the Blackstack Salon's LIVE Sunday, October 26, 2025.
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Hair Stories
Black Men and Their Hair
Another hair story from the Black man's perspective, which is something we don't get to hear often, but Eric takes us through the journey of the naps…
Nov 30, 2025
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Sea Sick From These Waves Spinning
Today's hair story is spotlighting the Black man's dream of getting waves, what you know about brushing your waves in with the shampoo and durag for…
Nov 23, 2025
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Hold your ear, so this hot comb won't burn you.
How many of us have heard this one before? Today's Black hair story is going to take you down memory lane if you have heard that line before.
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Just For Me: A Black Hair Story
I'm so excited to bring the Black hair stories back this year, thank you to all the submissions that have been coming in. We have another series y'all…
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Hoodoo Heritage Month
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The Altar Begins Within
Day Four of the Hoodoo Heritage Month series; today's submission is brought to you by Nia Crichelle sharing her gentle landing into Hoodoo and a book…
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Hoodoo is a Burning Flame in America
Day Three of the Hoodoo Heritage Month series and today's submission is brought to you by Yayi Joyce, I know you have seen her posts on your timeline…
Oct 28, 2025
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Maybe Hoodoo Found Me
Another submission essay contributing to our Hoodoo Heritage Month series. A special thanks to Aura 3.0 for this beautiful read taking us through her…
Oct 27, 2025
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Original Black Mother
Honoring Hoodoo Heritage Month with an exclusive essay written by Francia for the Blackstack community to enjoy, learn, and commune over.
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Way In The Water
Day Five of the Blackstack exclusive Hoodoo Heritage Month series brought to you by a community of Black authors who practice Hoodoo. Makéila shares her…
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