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This is so important. I remember being on booktok (a truly cursed place) and seeing (a majority) white readers saying they don’t read books with POC main characters because they couldn’t relate.
And I really couldn’t believe it because what the hell do they think POC have been doing when media is only producing and releasing tv, movies, books by white people for white people.
Sometimes it’s not even about relating to it. It’s good to make yourself uncomfortable with unfamiliar media. It forces you to open your eyes and sparks your curiosity so you LEARN things OUTSIDE OF YOURSELF.
A well rounded person (imo) is made up of all the different interactions and cultures they’ve come across. The knowledge they’ve learned from others because they stepped out.
Shit I’m still thinking about that ask I got. I don’t want to ever posture myself as the authority on all things black whatsoever, so I never want to come off like that, but since I was a kid I’ve seen so many of my fave books and shows get discontinued/not picked up because a non poc audience didn’t think they could relate.
As fanfics are literally a direct reflection of media, I think it’s important to be cognizant that there is a bias happening for poc writers. You may not want to engage because you don’t think it’s meant for you out of concern for the author but there’s someone else who secretly WONT engage because they don’t view an experience outside of their own as worthy. Plus by reblogging our culturally specific work you may be leading one of your followers who CAN relate to a fic or author that would comfort them!!
Eggs: literally any way. I just need to be in that specific mood. Right now all I’m eating are sunny side ups with a jammy yolk.
Steak: not a fan
Milk: i don’t really drink milk…if i did it would be soy or almond
Alcohol: i don’t plan on drinking when I turn 21. When I go out i order mocktails. Right now i’m really into mules
Warm Drink: lemon ginger tea (lots of ginger), chai, hot chocolate
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palestinian children are dying of heart attacks because of the constant fear and nervous system exhaustion of near 24 hr bombardment. for ELEVEN FULL MONTHS palestinian children have been dying of heart attacks. dying from fear.
What to give a fuck about,while writing your first draft!
I`ve posted a list about things you don´t need to give a fuck about while writing your first draft. Here are things you NEED TO CARE about! (in my opinion)
Your Authentic Voice: Don't let the fear of judgment or comparison stifle your unique voice. I know it´s hard,but try to write from your heart, and don't worry about perfection in the first draft. Let your authenticity shine through your words.
Your Story, Your Way: It's your narrative, your world, and your characters. Don't let external expectations or trends dictate how your story should unfold. Write the story you want to tell.
Progress Over Perfection: Your first draft is not the final product; it's the raw material for your masterpiece. Give a fuck about making progress, not achieving perfection. Embrace imperfections and understand that editing comes later.
Consistency and Routine: Discipline matters. Make a commitment to your writing routine and stick to it.
Feedback and Growth: While it's essential to protect your creative space during the first draft, be open to constructive feedback later on. Giving a f*ck about growth means you're willing to learn from others and improve your work.
Self-Compassion: Mistakes, writer's block, and self-doubt are all part of the process. Give a f*ck about being kind to yourself. Don't beat yourself up if the words don't flow perfectly every time. Keep pushing forward and remember that writing is a journey.
Remember, the first draft is your canvas, your playground. Don't bog yourself down with unnecessary worries.
like I really don't give a shit about racist fuckers on individual level, but it's their individual racism that enables systemic racism and imperialism. I don't give a single fuck that you say you don't know anything about Africa and you don't want to know. I would also not like to know about you, but your soldiers are forced on us, your businessmen are ruining our local economy, wars are waged for the dollars you get paid.
will always go to bat for people of color, people who look like me idc idc that’s just who i am
Give me a comb, beads, hair jewelry, an endless supply of water, a couple of hrs, Dungeon Meshi loaded up, and I’ll crank out this hairstyle with some upgrades🙂↕️😌
osha looking for qimir
Decided to try my hand at cloning one of my dresses with fabric I bought.
I hate it.
Oof! It’s been a minute since I posted about the food I’ve made. Tbh, i haven’t made much because I’ve finally started driving lessons! So here’s what I got:
- Apple Pie filling as a compote and syrup for my waffles.
- i usually do a berry compote, but we don’t have any and my mom bought apples so I used one
- i’m also ready for fall so…
- Canned Salmon and rice
- now before some of yall say “just buy fresh salmon” i’ll have you know, I am a college student. I am not buying fresh salmon.
- i didn’t do much with the salmon. It was already salty. Only thing I had to do really was debone it, which was a pain. Now that I know, i will be getting deboned cans now.
- i used white rice (i don’t remember the specific brand) put a nice good lob of butter and a little bit of garlic salt in it before it boiled. Stir and then let the rice do its thang! (I was actually really proud of the rice. I’m usually too scared to make rice but it was literally the perfect rice 😌).
- i made a soy sauce and brown sugar sauce. Everything is to taste. I put garlic in it, as well as green onions and red pepper flakes. Usually I put sriracha in it, but this time i drizzled it on the salmon and rice itself.
- ate it with avocado bc the Jamaican in me can’t go a meal without wanting a pear on the side. (We call avocados pear!)
- made a berry mule (non alcoholic bc I’m underage and personal views of alcohol)
- used some leftover berry compote, Jamaican Ginger Beer (literally the only one I ever use) and a whole lime. (I like mine on the sour side).
I have no pictures bc I’m a fricken loser and also a very hungry gal so🤷🏾♀️.
So I watched the Migration movie today and I was enjoying it up until I met this Jamaican bird named Delroy.
The issue isn’t that he’s Jamaican, bc I’m Jamaican American and I love to see representation of my culture. But it was the voice actor that completly ruined the rest of the movie for me.
His accent was off. And for those of you who don’t know Patois and the Jamaican accent in general, it may be hard even realize, but it sucked.
My issue is that they casted an American who did it. Not even a Jamaican American who was raised with Jamaican family. I’m sure there are so many Jamaican actors and actresses that could have embodied the role so much better.
I don’t only want to see proper POC representation in live actions. I want it in animation too. And that includes language, dialects, and accents.
intersectional feminism leaving peoples brains when you tell them black women dont benefit from everything that empowers white women
'why r you smiling at your phone' cool girls from tumblr interacting with me mind ur business
So what? What does it matter? What? You wanna remember the truth? That you had a mother that beats you? That hated you? That made your life a living hell?
What’s happening in Sudan
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you see how i don’t throw a fit when someone writes a fic i’m not interested in reading? very mindful, very considerate, very demure. i’m not like you other girls who go on anon to tell writers you don’t like what they’ve chosen to write about. i simply do not read it and move on. very thoughtful. very cutesy.
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nothing more embarrassing than holding a blonde man dear in your thoughts. you were supposed to be the enemy.
“but AI art lets me create my OCs!” YOU WILL USE PICREW AS GOD INTENDED
Fantasy AU - A princess in self-imposed exile is forced to come home to face the man who took her father's crown and reclaim the life she left behind. 141 x Reader.
Contains: 2nd POV (OC Reader), Generic fantasy setting, Allusions to past trauma, Creatures, Magic, Politics
Chapter 1 - Sweetpea
Chapter 2 - Familiar and Forgotten
Chapter 3 - Reading Between the Lines
Chapter 4 - Left Hand Woman
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