50 Black authors/artists/creatives to support right now: THREAD.

This list is limited and personal, feel free to add your own. Black authors/artists, if you have cash apps or other ways we can show support, please comment and I will RT. 1/?
Some of these are free (talks/blogs), some are links to books or Patreons. Do what you can.

I've also included biographical details, bc too often we look to the Black community to be educational resources, but ignore who they are as people. Not cool. 2/?
@IjeomaOluo pointed out that there's enough sadness going around fruitlessly right now. If you lose a friend, you don't tell that friend's spouse how sad you are - you show up with support. Starting with Oluo herself, who wrote the incredible So You Want to Talk About Race. 3/?
She's "not the white-person whisperer", but she is a terrific writer, a Seattlite, and gosh darned magnificent at make-up. (I wish I had the dexterity to recreate some of her eye looks). 4/?
How to support @IjeomaOluo:

- Buy her books https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=ijeouma+oluo
- Donate to the Seattle Artist Relief Fund https://ca.gofundme.com/f/for-artists 
- Follow her Medium https://medium.com/@IjeomaOluo 
- Watch her Google talk 5/?
Our next writer is also from Seattle, the incredible poet @lutherxhughes. Published in The Rumpus and The Paris Review, Hughes is the founder and editor of The Shade Journal. His poetry is breathtaking, and he's very funny. He also posts a lot of thirst selfies on Twitter. 6/?
How to support @lutherxhughes:

- Buy poetry collections: https://bookshop.org/books/touched-9781943977451/9781943977451
- Read the Real Shade blog: https://therealshadeblog.wordpress.com/himslatest/ 
- Read his published works: https://www.lutherxhughes.com/publications  7/?
Publications of Luther Hughes — Luther Hughes

Selected publications of work by Luther Hughes. Work from Poetry, The Rumpus, TriQuarterly, The Seattle Times, and more.

https://bookshop.org/books/touched-9781943977451/9781943977451
@BrittneyMMorris is one of the most exciting upcoming authors in the YA space. Her debut novel, SLAY, is equal parts thrilling and touching. She's a gamer, video game writer, an inspiration, and I hope she doesn't mind me saying, a delightful nerd. 8/?
How to support @BrittneyMMorris:

- Buy SLAY (you'll love it): https://bookshop.org/books/slay/9781534445420
- Check out her website: https://www.authorbrittneymorris.com/ 
- ... and Insta: https://www.instagram.com/brittneymmorris/
- And read this wonderful interview: https://bookpage.com/interviews/24258-brittney-morris-ya 9/?
Author Interview - Brittney Morris, author of Slay

Brittney Morris discusses the role Black Panther played in the creation of her debut novel.

https://bookshop.org/books/slay/9781534445420
@alechiawrites is an American in Berlin, and a true sweetheart. If you love a great big dose of hope in your sci-fi, and food porn of insane baked treats on your TL, give this talented writer-baker a follow. 10/?
How to support @alechiawrites:

- Buy The Sound of Stars: https://bookshop.org/books/the-sound-of-stars-original/9781335911551
- Website: https://www.alechiadow.com/books 
- Insta (for baked goodies and online events): https://www.instagram.com/alechiadow/?hl=en
- Hire her for sensitivity reading: https://alidowcom.wordpress.com/sensitivity-reads/ 11/?
Sensitivity Reading

Please Hire Me for Sensitivity Reads!  I’m now offering my services as a Sensitivity Reader for Middle Grade, and Young Adult fiction in the following areas: Biracial/Black Mental illness, sp


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@JasonReynolds83 is The National Ambassador of Young People’s Literature and an incredibly moving author. Converted from an early non-reader into an astounding voice, Jason's love of community shines through his stories. In turn, he is beloved by kids, teachers & librarians. 12/?
How to support @JasonReynolds83:

- Lots and lots of beautiful books: https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=jason+reynolds
- Website: https://www.jasonwritesbooks.com/ 
- Follow Grab The Mic monthly newsletter: https://guides.loc.gov/jason-reynolds/grab-the-mic/newsletter 13/?
Research Guides: Jason Reynolds, National Ambassador for Young People's Literature: GRAB THE MIC...

On January 13, 2020, Jason Reynolds was appointed the seventh National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Learn more about Jason and his activities as National Ambassador through this guide.

https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=jason+reynolds
@angiecthomas writes astounding YA that will knock your socks off. She's also a legendary resource for Pelicans trivia, being quantifiably their Number 1 fan. 14/?
How to support @angiecthomas:

- Books: https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=angie+thomas
- Buy or rent The Hate U Give movie (trailer here):
- Cheer the Pelicans (jk but you could support their charitable events and community programs): https://www.nba.com/pelicans/community/programs 15/?
Pelicans in the Community

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https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=angie+thomas
@getnicced is an NYT bestselling author, Spelman College alumnus, and Slytherin. I want to know where she buys her lipstick, and how she feels about making us, her poor readers, cry. 16/?
How to support @getnicced:

- Books: https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=nic+stone
- Events: Creating Creative Social Justice panel TOMORROW (May 31) https://www.bookcon.com/en/Sessions/89085/Creating-Creative-Social-Justice
- Website: http://www.nicstone.info/  17/?
Nic Stone

https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=nic+stone
@whimsicallyours is a triple threat: a literary agent, editor and author all in one. Editor of the Black girl magic anthology A Phoenix First Must Burn (a great source for new favourite authors), Patrice also offers amazing lit advice here on Twitter, regularly. 18/?
How to support @whimsicallyours:

- Books: https://bookshop.org/books/a-phoenix-first-must-burn-sixteen-stories-of-black-girl-magic-resistance-and-hope/9781984835659
- Website: https://patricecaldwell.com/about 
- Newsletter: https://patrice.substack.com/ 
- Insta: https://www.instagram.com/whimsicalaquarian/ 19/?
Whimsically Yours

Monthly, sometimes whimsical, posts full of book recommendations, writing pep talks + craft discussions, and more.

https://bookshop.org/books/a-phoenix-first-must-burn-sixteen-stories-of-black-girl-magic-resistance-and-hope/9781984835659
@AcevedoWrites has won more awards than I've had hot dinners, and it's no surprise why. Her contribution to A Phoenix First Must Burn (Gilded) was so riveting, I immediately ordered her new book, Clap When You Land. 20/?
How to support @AcevedoWrites:

- Books: https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=elizabeth+acevedo
- Events: You just missed one, but stay tuned for updates! http://www.acevedowrites.com/events 
- Website (go there anyway, it's a really good-looking website): http://www.acevedowrites.com/about  21/?
About

official bio ELIZABETH ACEVEDO is a New York Times bestselling author of The Poet X and With the Fire on High. Her critically-acclaimed debut novel, The Poet X, won the 2018 National Book Award for


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Amerie (not on Twitter).

I'm going to let my ignorance show and admit I had no idea this incredible storyteller was also a Grammy award-winner! I honestly just fell in love with her fiction first.

Find her on IG: https://www.instagram.com/amerie/?hl=en  22/?
(Sorry if these are getting a little curt, I'm trying to get them all done tonight! Spending more time on smaller names than big ones). 23/?
@brownbookworm writes heart-wrenching fiction. (I still haven't got over her short story, Hearts Turned to Ash, a far-too-real rendering of first love and first heartbreak). 24/?
How to support @brownbookworm:

- Books: https://bit.ly/3gB5rSt 
- Donate to @diversebooks author relief fund: https://bit.ly/3dmzA5W 
- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/deadlinecity 
- Insta: https://www.instagram.com/brownbookworm/?hl=en 25/?
Deadline City is creating Podcast, Community, and Books | Patreon

Become a patron of Deadline City today: Read 30 posts by Deadline City and get access to exclusive content and experiences on the world’s largest membership platform for artists and creators.

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11 people in, and Twitter said I couldn't add any more tweets without sending those out. So get ready for a long night! 26/?
@jmarcellecorrie doesn't have nearly enough followers for her skill level, so start by following her. Sequence (her contribution to A Phoenix First Must Burn) has everything you love to see in fiction: cute queerness, fun high concept, beautiful writing. 27/?
How to support @jmarcellecorrie:

- Follow her damn Twitter!
- Website: http://www.jmarcellecorrie.com/ 
- Support diverse publisher @LEEandLOW, where Jalissa works as the Marketing Manager (dream job!) 28/?
Belated happy birthday to @somaiyadaud! With a PhD and a knack for writing gripping tales, this is an author you won't soon forget. Having read her short fiction, I can't wait to read Mirage (her debut novel). I also have a little glasses envy. 29/?
How to support @somaiyadaud:

- Books: https://bookshop.org/books/mirage-9781250299314/9781250126429
- Website: https://www.somaiyabooks.com/ 
- Insta: https://www.instagram.com/somaiiiya/?hl=en 30/?
Somaiya Daud

Somaiya Daud is the critically acclaimed novelist of the Mirage duology, as well as a short story writer and speaker.

https://bookshop.org/books/mirage-9781250299314/9781250126429
@cndwrites made my head spin with All The Time in the World (in A Phoenix First Must Burn). I can't wait to read more from them - and neither should you!

Books: https://bookshop.org/books/the-good-luck-girls/9781250299703
Site: https://www.charlottenicoledavis.com/ 
Donate to the Brooklyn Bail Fund: https://brooklynbailfund.org/donate  31/?
Donate — Brooklyn Community Bail Fund

Donate

https://bookshop.org/books/the-good-luck-girls/9781250299703
14 down, 46 to go! I'm not complaining, this is literally the least I can do. Just a pre-emptive apology to those further down the list - it's going to take me a while to get there. 32/?
@alayadj writes speculative fiction that will stick with you. Did you know she has a book coming out in June? I didn't, but now I feel a sudden pre-order urge coming on. That cover!

Website: http://www.alayadawnjohnson.com/ 
Book preview and pre-order info: https://www.pastemagazine.com/books/alaya-dawn-johnson/alaya-dawn-johnson-trouble-the-saints-excerpt/

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Exclusive Cover Reveal + Excerpt: An Assassin Tempts Fate in Trouble the Saints

Alaya Dawn Johnson's upcoming novel follows an assassin in a magical New York City before World War 2.

http://www.alayadawnjohnson.com/
@justinaireland describes herself thus: "I write about zombies and space wizards." I can't come up with a better intro, it's perfect.

Books: https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=justina+ireland
Website: http://justinaireland.com/ 
Her Very Good Thread of books by Black authors: https://bit.ly/3clcf3n 

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Justina Ireland

Home of Author Justina Ireland

https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=justina+ireland
Reading Tender-Headed by @weredawgz made my spine shiver, in the best way. A sweet yet terrifying tale! I need to get my hands on their comics. You should too.

Comics: https://www.comixology.com/Danny-Lore/comics-creator/209671
Website: http://dannylore.com/ 
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/weredawgz/?hl=en 35/?
The great thing about @ElleOnWords is she has a whole award-winning series to dive head first into. The bad thing is you'll disappear for a month. Wait, did I say bad?

Books: https://llmckinney.com/books/ 
Website: https://llmckinney.com/ 
Hashtag: #WhatWoCWritersHear 36/?
Home

Author + Writer

https://llmckinney.com/books/
@daniellempaige has the coolest book covers. There, I said it.

Books: https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=danielle+paige
Website: http://daniellepaigebooks.com/ 
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/daniellempaige/ 
Events: check her out at @thebookcon online TOMORROW (May 31). 37/?
Home

The New York Times bestselling author of the Dorothy Must Die series and the new Stealing Snow series.

https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=danielle+paige
A cheerleader of other authors and sci-fi superstar, @RoanhorseBex is a delight to both follow and read.

Books: https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=rebecca+roanhorse
Website: https://rebeccaroanhorse.com/ 

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Rebecca Roanhorse

WRITER Of SPECULATIVE FICTION & OTHER STUFF

https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=rebecca+roanhorse
@KarenMusings's debut is MG fiction, but after how good The Witch's Skin was, I might have to pretend to be a kid again.

Books: https://bookshop.org/books/just-south-of-home/9781534419384
Website: https://www.karen-strong.com/books/ 
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/karenmusings/  (check out Shakira the shih tzu! OMG!) 39/?
Just South of Home

A Kirkus Reviews Best Middle Grade Book of 2019 "A stirring Southern middle grade book that burns brighter than fireworks on the Fourth." --Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A must for readers who...

https://bookshop.org/books/just-south-of-home/9781534419384
@ashwrites makes me want to write, read, and thanks to her insights on dealing with a very small human, thank my mother for all the shit she put up with.

Books: https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=ashley+woodfolk
Website: http://www.ashleywoodfolk.com/ 
Events: http://bit.ly/2BgwUJ5  40/?
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: BLACK GIRL LOVE STORIES ROUNDTABLE WITH LEAH JOHNSON,...

Celebrate Leah Johnson's launch week for her debut YA rom-com, YOU SHOULD SEE ME IN A CROWN, with a Black Girl Love Stories roundtable! Leah will be in conversation with Kristina Forest, author of I...

https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=ashley+woodfolk
@ibizoboi has three turtles, three teens, a cat, and a wealth of beautiful writing under her belt.

Books: https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=ibi+zoboi
Website: http://ibizoboi.net/ 

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@DapsDraws is an artist from my backyard (the UK), with an incredible talent for beautiful cartoons that make you well up a little. Follow for adorable kid cosplay.

Books: https://bit.ly/2XK0tdJ 
Store: https://dapsdraws.bigcartel.com/ 
Website: https://www.facebook.com/DapsDraws/ 

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DapsDraws

https://bit.ly/2XK0tdJ
Tim Jackson (not on Twitter) is a nationally syndicated cartoonist. Author of the phenomenal Pioneering Cartoonists of Color, which details the struggles and contexts of Black cartoonists in America.

Books: https://amzn.to/2TUn6Lg 
Website: https://obita4.wixsite.com/clstoons2/about  43/?
About | clstoons2

https://amzn.to/2TUn6Lg
Ok folks, so we're halfway there (25). It's 1:20am here, and if I don't sleep properly, I can trigger seizures, so I'm going to continue this list in the morning, when I can see straight. Thanks for your patience! 44/?, TBC.
Ok, I've slept, I've got a big cup of tea, and I've Skyped my mum (I promised her I'd wear a helmet if I go protesting - which I will if there are any in my area).

Let's continue with the final 25! 45/?
Just a quick clarification: this list isn't in an order of preference, it's a kind of random mish-mash of artists I've encountered that have made an impact on me with their work. Also, if I include charity links, it's because they have publicly supported that cause. 46/?
@PBW_Poet is a poet, writer, teacher, and multi award-winner. I'm biased toward fiction, so when a poet sticks with me, it's because their words knocked the breath right out of me. Phillip B. Williams is a great example of that phenomenon. 47/?
Support @PBW_Poet:

- Books: https://www.phillipbwilliams.com/books 
- Website: https://www.phillipbwilliams.com/ 
- Send him videos of Toni Morrison! He's starting a video library. Here's one from PEN American (1982). 48/?
Just a side-note: Toni Morrison's oral delivery - her cadence, her tone, the softness but strength of her voice - is extremely reflective of her work, and utterly mesmerizing. Rest in Power. 49/?
@kacencallender already has my heart for being a fellow queer writer trying to be kinder to themselves. They write for all ages, and personally inspire me to be more thoughtful.

Books/website: https://www.kacencallender.com/ 
Donate to the Philly Bail Fund: https://www.phillybailfund.org/  50/?
Philadelphia Bail Fund

The Philadelphia Bail Fund is a community bail fund based in Philadelphia that posts bail for people who are indigent. We work with the community to vigorously advocate for the end to cash bail in...

https://www.kacencallender.com/
@mrsjaneymac is a Jamaican author based in the UK, whose debut "The Confessions of Frannie Langton" was loved by Margaret Atwood. Sara immediately died, but fortunately continues to eloquently haunt Twitter.

Books: https://bookshop.org/books/the-confessions-of-frannie-langton/9780062851895
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/saracollinsauthor/

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The Confessions of Frannie Langton

Winner of the Costa First Novel AwardOne of BOOKRIOT and POPSUGAR's Best Books of 2019"A startling, compelling historical debut novel. . . should be on top of your vacation reading pile." -The...

https://bookshop.org/books/the-confessions-of-frannie-langton/9780062851895
While you're reading all these amazing authors, why not listen to @whoisDSharp? This LA-based violinist will make you wonder where you'd be if you'd kept up with lessons (and then admit, probably not far).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/IAmDSharp 
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/whoisdsharp/  52/?
IAmDSharp

What's up folks! My name is DSharp. I play violin. I DJ. I also sing sometimes! Make sure you subscribe for the dopest violin songs and covers you've ever he...

https://www.youtube.com/user/IAmDSharp
@mayabphillips is an art critic, writer and poet with a spectacular voice. Instead of baking some friggin' bread and having a break, she's graced us with two new NYT articles this lockdown. God bless anxiety.

Site: https://www.mayabphillips.com/ 
NYT: https://www.nytimes.com/search?query=maya+phillips 53/?
Maya Phillips

https://www.mayabphillips.com/
30 down, 20 more to go! 54/?
@DungeonCommandr (aka Orion Black) is one of my favourite people on the internet. A game designer for Wizards of the Coast (that's D&D, folks), they consistently challenge me to rethink my assumptions in a way that makes me believe their D&D modules must be fiendishly smart. 55/?
Support @DungeonCommandr:

Website: https://dungeoncommandr.itch.io/ 
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dungeoncommandr  56/?
dungeoncommandr - Twitch

Leauge and Chill #WotCStaff

https://dungeoncommandr.itch.io/
@BrichibiTweets is an all-round creative geek: cosplayer, sewer, writer, bundle of human delight. During the pandemic, she's been making an awesome range of geeky facemasks.

Site: http://www.magnifiquenoir.com/ 
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sewntogether 
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/E1E69KN6 

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Buy Briana Lawrence (Brichibi Cosplays) a Coffee.

Buy a Coffee for Briana Lawrence (Brichibi Cosplays) with Ko-fi.com

http://www.magnifiquenoir.com/
@IfyNwadiwe is horny on main. He's also one of the funniest TTRPG players and streamers out there, and yes, he lifts. Can you tell?

Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/ifynwadiwe 
Watch him in Escape from the Bloodkeep: https://bit.ly/2MfIF4T  58/?
@SirenSong_Jes is quiet online, but deserves your love. We met at a @TheZoneCast live show in Seattle, and she had THE BEST cosplay there. A talented stitcher, cosplayer, author and composer, and all-round lovely person. Show her some love on IG ( https://www.instagram.com/siren_song_jes/ ). 59/?
Some of the names on here are going to be big, some small. Like I say, this is a personal list, and every one of these names deserves your support (IMO). 60/?
@ericsmithrocks can really pull off a flat cap, which, as a Yorkshire person, I have to stan. He's also an incredible writer and agent, and posts great advice/cute pictures of that kid-life chaos. 61/?
Support @ericsmithrocks:

Books: https://www.ericsmithrocks.com/books-by-me 
Website: https://www.ericsmithrocks.com/ 
Donate to POC publishing: https://www.pocinpublishing.com/donate  62/?
Donate — People of Color in Publishing

https://www.ericsmithrocks.com/books-by-me
Ok, now we have some momentum! (Turns out this is a lot easier when I'm not falling asleep at my keyboard). 35 down, 15 still to come! 63/?
@theferocity has the world's most expressive eyebrows. His writing will make you burn, laugh and cry - it is poignant, lyrical, cutting, tender.

Books: https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=saeed+jones
Newsletter: https://saeedjones.substack.com/  64/?
The Intelligence of Honey

Essays about what makes me happy and what I’m learning from joy.

https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=saeed+jones
@rgay wants a baby elephant. I want Roxane Gay to have a tiny elephant, because that would be the world's greatest instagram feed. An incredible writer in her own right, Gay also uplifts Black authors.

LA Bail Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/peoples-city-council-ticket-fund
Website: http://www.roxanegay.com/  65/?
Peoples City Council Freedom Fund organized by Albert Corado

As the mayor and city council have sought to increase the LAPD's budget during a pande
 Albert Corado needs your support for Peoples City Council Freedom Fund

https://www.gofundme.com/f/peoples-city-council-ticket-fund
@michaeltuckerla is a film-maker and the genius behind Lessons from the Screenplay, the YouTube series that takes your favourite movies and breaks down their composition until your brain explodes.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LessonsfromtheScreenplay
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lftscreenplay 

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Lessons from the Screenplay is creating Video Essays | Patreon

Become a patron of Lessons from the Screenplay today: Read 298 posts by Lessons from the Screenplay and get access to exclusive content and experiences on the world’s largest membership platform for...

https://www.youtube.com/c/LessonsfromtheScreenplay
@MMarcusALopes is a Toronto-based indie author whose newsletter I genuinely enjoy receiving in my inbox (and I detest emails).

Books: https://www.amazon.ca/Broken-Man-Broke-Marcus-Lopes-ebook/dp/B07YSNV8HS
Website: http://marcuslopes.ca/ 

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Home

Marcus Lopés is a writer living an extraordinary life. Step into his world and come along for the ride that will change your life. Sign up for his mailing list and be the first to know

https://www.amazon.ca/Broken-Man-Broke-Marcus-Lopes-ebook/dp/B07YSNV8HS
@freeblackgirl is the Editor in Chief for Bitch media. If that wasn't cool enough, she also has a book called Fat Girls Deserve Fairytales Too.

Books: https://twitter.com/freeblackgirl/status/1252594074990768136
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/freeblackgirl/ 
Bitch profile: https://www.bitchmedia.org/profile/evette-dione 68/?
@iSmashFizzle's kitchen looks eerily similar to mine, but hers is clean. She's written for basically everyone, hosted podcasts, given insightful interviews, and always has an enormous smile.

Site: http://www.ashleycford.net/ 
BLM link tree: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/  69/?
Ways To Help

Ways To Help

http://www.ashleycford.net/
(I wanted to make a wheyyy 69 tweets joke, but @iSmashFizzle deserves better. Moving on). 70/?
@nhannahjones is the Beyoncé of journalism (her words, and I can't disagree). Her work The 1619 Project is a great starting point for looking back at the history of anti-Blackness in America.

Site: http://nikolehannahjones.com/ 
Site 2: https://idabwellssociety.org/  71/?
Ta-Nehisi Coates is too cool for Twitter, possibly for the planet. He has a huge back catalogue to get lost in, though his case for reparations in The Atlantic might be a good start.

The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/
Website: https://ta-nehisicoates.com/ 

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Ta-Nehisi Coates

Official author website of Ta-Nehisi Coates, A New York Times Best-Selling Author and national correspondent for The Atlantic.

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2014/06/the-case-for-reparations/361631/
@jerichobrown doesn't need Hell to be good. He looks great in a flower crown. His collection, The Tradition, is Pulitzer-winning. Like medicine, it's sometimes bitter to swallow, but good god it heals.

Books: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781556594861
Website: https://www.jerichobrown.com/  73/?
Poet | Jericho Brown

Jericho Brown is a poet, scholar, and director of the Creative Writing Program at Emory University.

https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781556594861
@renireni is a writer, podcaster, journalist, Forbes 30 under 30 luminary. She wrote the phenomenal Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race, and is probably tired of white people adding her to lists like this one (sorry Reni).

Website: http://renieddolodge.co.uk/about/  74/?
Lou Wilson is an actor, writer, comedian, and D&D player who I wish would come back to Twitter. Lou's sense of humour and empathy makes the world a better, funnier, more liveable place. I have an unrestrainable crush on him.

Insta: https://www.instagram.com/sweetlouzinho/  75/?
As a #PitchWars Committee Member, @AyanaGray is on the front line of getting more Black voices published. She's also an excellent YA fantasy author in her own right. Her presence makes writing much less lonely.

Website: https://www.ayanagray.com/ 
Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ayanagray_/  76/?
HOME | Ayana Gray | Author

https://www.ayanagray.com/
@oheysteenz is an award-winning cartoonist with an upcoming book on the history of TTRPGs that makes me fizzy with excitement. Her art is heartwarming, queer, hilarious.

Upcoming book: https://twitter.com/oheysteenz/status/1260242580073091072
Website: https://www.oheysteenz.com/  77/?
(Btw @oheysteenz I will be stalking your feed for a pre-order link. 2023 is so far away!)

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Hugo? Check. Nebula? Check. @nkjemisin has won all the biggies in sci-fi. She also wrote a book based on the Mass Effect universe, which makes her an instant favourite for me.

Books: https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=nk+jemisin
Website: http://nkjemisin.com/  79/?
Welcome

Author N K Jemisin

https://bookshop.org/books?keywords=nk+jemisin
Last but not least of my recommendations is @alexisthenedd. An entertainment reporter and soon-to-be author (YA romance in esports? Yes please!), Alexis is an endless source of hilarity on Twitter and beyond.

Upcoming book: https://twitter.com/alexisthenedd/status/1144406224697516038

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I'd like to point out, these are just a handful of current folks who you can support right now, plucked from the top of my head. However, there's also a wealth of historical writings from sadly passed Black authors. What, you thought I'd finished with the reading list? Nah! 81/?
Octavia Butler - riveting, prescient sci-fi.
James Baldwin - sharp yet beautiful commentary.
Toni Morrison - queen. Will make you cry.
Malcolm X - read before you judge.
MLK - read Letters from a Birmingham Jail, not just that one line from I Have a Dream. 82/?
Listen to Tupac. You'll learn a hell of a lot from his lyrics. Listen to Lupe Fiasco (a current artist). Read this entire drive, FOR FREE, on race academia, from @haaniyah_. https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1ly0rh6De0R7F9E6CdYy6PV-p9Zomtak2?sort=13&direction=a 83/?
It's ok to feel lost as to how to help, but it's not ok to just sit with that perpetually. You have to choose a path. Even something small, like a thread, or picking up a book. Talk to your "challenging" family members. Put your body first in protests. 84/?
Not everyone can do everything. I have been too poor and too disabled to contribute my body or my funds at different points in my life. I could still listen, still educate myself and those around me. And I'm just one dumb person. 85/?
Seriously. I'm still on a steep learning curve. I'm working through these resources, challenging my own assumptions, rethinking my approach, every day. It's ok to be a cog in a greater machine towards justice, as long as you keep turning. 86/?
I'm doing this because I want to contribute something. I've spent this year reading nothing but Black authors, and it's been educational on multiple levels - including realizing how often I can't find these books on prominent display in shops. 87/?
The more we listen, the more we'll understand and be able to help. Also, Black creatives fight to get their work out there, so let's fucking pay them already. 88/?
I'm going to sign off, but I'll be here to RT any additional names, correct anything I've got wrong, etc. This was one small thing I could do to help. I challenge you to go find your contribution for the day (maybe by supporting someone on this list!) 89/END.
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