Strange question, but maybe someone on here can help. How do certain insects get to specific places. Like, why does the periodic cicada only populate the east coast of America? Climate? And if they were to suddenly be in, say, Mexico, how would that happen? Insect migration?

Holy shit.

'The $75,000 prize accompanying the PEN/Stein award will be donated, this year, to the Palestine Children’s Relief Fund at the direction of the Literary Estate of Jean Stein.'

publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/in…

Shouts to Hanif! They talking about my man book during halftime!

I tweet for the people who love Luther Vandross.... let's celebrate his memory and all that he gave us for his birthday today... shall we? 🙌🏾💙🕊️🎉

I don’t know how anyone can see the bodies of murdered Palestinian children on their timeline and think, ‘this is just.’

Palestinian children matter. 💔

If you’re an artist (of any kind) in DC and you don’t know who this is, please please please get familiar. There ain’t many who’ve put in more work.

Absolutely.

“First forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you’re inspired or not. Habit will help you finish and polish your stories. Inspiration won’t. Habit is persistence in practice.” - Octavia E. Butler | #motivation #inspiration

Terrible news. Rest in peace to the legend, Faith Ringgold.

God bless Rico Wade.

What award got you shook
What fellowship got you open
What room make you silent
What prize keep you docile
What money buy sleep
What name you own
What mean you throw
What mirror you hate
What next, if not justice

I've got a new poem in The Nation ✨

thenation.com/article/cultur…

I have two spots open for a manuscript review in June and August, so if you’re stuck and/or want in-depth editorial feedback on your book, I’m ready to dive in! DM for details! (Below is an image of Virginia Woolf’s bedroom). #writingworkshop #virginiawoolf

Can’t wait for this!

Caitlyn’s no joke. Sheesh.

HVL???

Put one of them magic shots in Angel’s ankle. Please.

Flaujae is toughhhh. She should have at least a million tonight.

This is a great game.

Shouts to Casey Benjamin.