Crystal Tennille Irby
@crystaltennille.bsky.social
Create #BlackMamaMagic™️ Write.Direct.Produce.Doula.Raise Babies w/ good comedic timing.Podcaster @demblackmamaspodcast
This is when I always get off the Kat train. Girl that's Eva's Daddy too. But then Eva why you poppin up... Has there ever been a soap with this level of drama between sisters?
#BeyondTheGates #DemGates
#BeyondTheGates #DemGates
November 11, 2025 at 8:47 PM
This is when I always get off the Kat train. Girl that's Eva's Daddy too. But then Eva why you poppin up... Has there ever been a soap with this level of drama between sisters?
#BeyondTheGates #DemGates
#BeyondTheGates #DemGates
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As the nation focused on New York City’s mayoral election and gubernatorial races in New Jersey & Virginia, there was an intergenerational movement of Black people, particularly millennial women, in small cities & rural towns shaking up local elections, too.
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Black Women Sweep Local Elections in Small Towns
Millennial candidates made sweeping gains in rural towns and small cities — making history and achieving several firsts.
capitalbnews.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:48 PM
As the nation focused on New York City’s mayoral election and gubernatorial races in New Jersey & Virginia, there was an intergenerational movement of Black people, particularly millennial women, in small cities & rural towns shaking up local elections, too.
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From North Carolina to Mississippi, Black-owned farms are filling the gaps left by SNAP funding delays
Black-Owned Farms Fill Gaps Left by SNAP Funding Delays
From North Carolina to Mississippi, small businesses work to feed their communities while benefits are paused.
capitalbnews.org
November 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
From North Carolina to Mississippi, Black-owned farms are filling the gaps left by SNAP funding delays
I’m editing an episode and our guest is Loretta Ross, one of the founders of the #ReproductiveJustice movement and I find myself not editing and just listening to her. She said “we fought but our fights weren’t fatal” and I just…I mean she preached a whole sermon in one sentence.
November 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
I’m editing an episode and our guest is Loretta Ross, one of the founders of the #ReproductiveJustice movement and I find myself not editing and just listening to her. She said “we fought but our fights weren’t fatal” and I just…I mean she preached a whole sermon in one sentence.
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The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide
Supreme Court Rejects Call To Overturn Its Decision Legalizing Same-sex Marriage Nationwide
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn its landmark decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide
That was BANANAS!!! Over 600 pitches! That’s a tough loss. It’s good the next game is tomorrow cause I wouldn’t want to sit in that loss for too long. #WorldSeries
October 28, 2025 at 7:05 AM
That was BANANAS!!! Over 600 pitches! That’s a tough loss. It’s good the next game is tomorrow cause I wouldn’t want to sit in that loss for too long. #WorldSeries
THIS GAME!!! Bottom of the 15th!! Ain’t NO WAY I’m going to bed. I gotta see it through. #WorldSeries
October 28, 2025 at 5:47 AM
THIS GAME!!! Bottom of the 15th!! Ain’t NO WAY I’m going to bed. I gotta see it through. #WorldSeries
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The government shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Travis Peters, an urban farmer in Detroit, is giving out free produce tomorrow
'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'
'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'
As SNAP benefits come under threat, a Detroit farmer is stepping up to help fill the void
The federal shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Urban farmers like Travis Peters are stepping up to ensure their communities can eat.
www.whatimreading.net
October 27, 2025 at 11:06 PM
The government shutdown has put SNAP benefits at risk for millions of Americans. Travis Peters, an urban farmer in Detroit, is giving out free produce tomorrow
'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'
'If it's getting tight, my food is free. Don’t even sweat that'
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If you are doing okay right now, give money to food pantries. Pay the difference when somebody comes up short at the checkout. “Accidentally” make too much food and share with your neighbors. Folks are hurting.
October 26, 2025 at 5:22 PM
If you are doing okay right now, give money to food pantries. Pay the difference when somebody comes up short at the checkout. “Accidentally” make too much food and share with your neighbors. Folks are hurting.
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I spoke to @dahlialithwick.bsky.social the morning after my oral argument in Louisiana v. Callais. It was all still a blur, but, I do recall having the best belly laugh in a long time with Dahlia just before we got into the serious stuff. Have a listen.
Thank you for your patience, Amicus listeners. This week's episode is now up and running. Listen! It's an important conversation with Janai Nelson about probably the most important case of the term. (and pls let us know if you're still having trouble accessing it) podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a...
Voting Rights, But Mainly for White People
Podcast Episode · Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts · 10/18/2025 · 51m
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October 20, 2025 at 1:30 PM
I spoke to @dahlialithwick.bsky.social the morning after my oral argument in Louisiana v. Callais. It was all still a blur, but, I do recall having the best belly laugh in a long time with Dahlia just before we got into the serious stuff. Have a listen.
Who would have thought white supremacist would be the ones LITERALLY dismantling and demolishing America’s systems, institutions and landmarks. Just Wow. #WhiteHouse #EastWing
The Treasury Department instructed employees not to share to share photos of the demolition of parts of the White House’s East Wing
Exclusive | Treasury Tells Employees Not to Share Photos of White House Ballroom Construction
Images of the demolition of parts of the East Wing went viral on Monday, and Treasury’s headquarters next door to the White House has a front-row seat.
www.wsj.com
October 21, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Who would have thought white supremacist would be the ones LITERALLY dismantling and demolishing America’s systems, institutions and landmarks. Just Wow. #WhiteHouse #EastWing
My favorite time of day is calling my Mama to recap #BeyondTheGates & making predictions. Today’s topic “What is Andre hiding?” Another woman would be to simple. Maybe a kid 🤔
October 21, 2025 at 9:54 PM
My favorite time of day is calling my Mama to recap #BeyondTheGates & making predictions. Today’s topic “What is Andre hiding?” Another woman would be to simple. Maybe a kid 🤔
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One thing I love about this episode of #ReasonableDoubt episode is how the daughter is a not skinny darker skinned girl, darker than her parents with original black hair
It stood out to me bc a lot of times when I see daughters on black tv shows, they’re always skinny or light or wet and wavy hair
It stood out to me bc a lot of times when I see daughters on black tv shows, they’re always skinny or light or wet and wavy hair
September 27, 2025 at 1:06 AM
One thing I love about this episode of #ReasonableDoubt episode is how the daughter is a not skinny darker skinned girl, darker than her parents with original black hair
It stood out to me bc a lot of times when I see daughters on black tv shows, they’re always skinny or light or wet and wavy hair
It stood out to me bc a lot of times when I see daughters on black tv shows, they’re always skinny or light or wet and wavy hair
What I love most about this convo with one of my favorite people and keke partners @fsmith827.bsky.social is the ground we cover about college, from the political to personal. It’s thing I love most about #DemBlackMamas We don’t lose context. We always acknowledge the times we are in.
October 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
What I love most about this convo with one of my favorite people and keke partners @fsmith827.bsky.social is the ground we cover about college, from the political to personal. It’s thing I love most about #DemBlackMamas We don’t lose context. We always acknowledge the times we are in.
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I love @demblackmamas.bsky.social podcast. I listen to every episode.
Quote via @crystaltennille.bsky.social : “I don’t wanna raise boys that turn into men that women have to manage.”
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#PodcastSky #BlackSky #ParentSky #MomSky #BlackMomSky #DemBlackMamas
Quote via @crystaltennille.bsky.social : “I don’t wanna raise boys that turn into men that women have to manage.”
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#PodcastSky #BlackSky #ParentSky #MomSky #BlackMomSky #DemBlackMamas
DBM Ep 71 Black Keisha, Black Mamas & Forever - black mama magic
SUBSCRIBE WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR POD FIX: APPLE PODCAST|SPOTIFY|SOUNDCLOUD|PANDORA|YouTube Dear Mamas What if I told you much of the growth our children […]
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September 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I love @demblackmamas.bsky.social podcast. I listen to every episode.
Quote via @crystaltennille.bsky.social : “I don’t wanna raise boys that turn into men that women have to manage.”
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🎧🫶🏾💐
#PodcastSky #BlackSky #ParentSky #MomSky #BlackMomSky #DemBlackMamas
Quote via @crystaltennille.bsky.social : “I don’t wanna raise boys that turn into men that women have to manage.”
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🎧🫶🏾💐
#PodcastSky #BlackSky #ParentSky #MomSky #BlackMomSky #DemBlackMamas
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Nobody should ever have to be told “you will be next.” Injustice happening to any group is bad, and needs to be fixed regardless of whether or not it will spread to more privileged demographics.
August 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Nobody should ever have to be told “you will be next.” Injustice happening to any group is bad, and needs to be fixed regardless of whether or not it will spread to more privileged demographics.
The Guilded Age ended an hour and a half ago and I’m still stuck to seat. If this show don’t do nothing else it’s gone gone give you a seat in your seat cliffhanger #TheGuildedAge
August 4, 2025 at 3:26 AM
The Guilded Age ended an hour and a half ago and I’m still stuck to seat. If this show don’t do nothing else it’s gone gone give you a seat in your seat cliffhanger #TheGuildedAge
Watching #WakandaForever and the Homegoing scene followed by the montage of Chadwick Boseman with the wind still guts me. Then Angela Bassett’s monologue (and shoulders) in that UN scene….wheeewwww…i forgot how FIRE the opening minutes of this film are! Sorrow and grief followed by power and grace.
July 8, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Watching #WakandaForever and the Homegoing scene followed by the montage of Chadwick Boseman with the wind still guts me. Then Angela Bassett’s monologue (and shoulders) in that UN scene….wheeewwww…i forgot how FIRE the opening minutes of this film are! Sorrow and grief followed by power and grace.
MUST READ INDEED!
Must read: The Guardian spoke to nine children whose parents were members of the Black Panther Party — and explored how their lives were forever changed
What happens when the United States declares war on your parents? The Black Panther cubs know
What happens when the United States declares war on your parents? The Black Panther cubs know
What happens when the US declares war on your parents? The Black Panther cubs know
The Black Panthers shook America awake before the party was eviscerated by the US government. Their children paid a steep price, but also emerged with unassailable pride and burning lessons for today
www.theguardian.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:16 AM
MUST READ INDEED!
RECOMMENDATIONS NEEDED: I’m looking for books and/or articles written by BLACK WOMEN about breeding farms/plantations during enslavement. Thanks!
#BlackWomenWriters #BlackWomenScholars #BlackWomenHistorians
#BlackWomenWriters #BlackWomenScholars #BlackWomenHistorians
March 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
RECOMMENDATIONS NEEDED: I’m looking for books and/or articles written by BLACK WOMEN about breeding farms/plantations during enslavement. Thanks!
#BlackWomenWriters #BlackWomenScholars #BlackWomenHistorians
#BlackWomenWriters #BlackWomenScholars #BlackWomenHistorians
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The latest @demblackmamas.bsky.social podcast episode… a conversation between my friends @crystaltennille.bsky.social, Thea Monyee, & Staci Mitchell on life and mothering before & after the Altadena fires. 🎧✨ #AltadenaFires #EatonFire #LAFires #AltadenaStrong
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DBM Ep 64: LA Fires & Black Motherhood with Staci Mitchell - black mama magic
SUBSCRIBE WHEREVER YOU GET YOUR POD FIX: APPLE PODCAST|SPOTIFY|SOUNDCLOUD|PANDORA|YouTube Dear Mama, What does it mean to make it home, to create a […]
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March 5, 2025 at 1:28 PM
The latest @demblackmamas.bsky.social podcast episode… a conversation between my friends @crystaltennille.bsky.social, Thea Monyee, & Staci Mitchell on life and mothering before & after the Altadena fires. 🎧✨ #AltadenaFires #EatonFire #LAFires #AltadenaStrong
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CALLOUT: Looking to speak with people who went into debt to get an abortion, for a story about financial barriers to care & the impact of medical debt. Can offer anonymity.
DMs are open or reach out:
alanna.vagianos@huffpost.com
avagianos@protonmail.com
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DMs are open or reach out:
alanna.vagianos@huffpost.com
avagianos@protonmail.com
avagianos.25 on Signal
February 26, 2025 at 5:08 PM
CALLOUT: Looking to speak with people who went into debt to get an abortion, for a story about financial barriers to care & the impact of medical debt. Can offer anonymity.
DMs are open or reach out:
alanna.vagianos@huffpost.com
avagianos@protonmail.com
avagianos.25 on Signal
DMs are open or reach out:
alanna.vagianos@huffpost.com
avagianos@protonmail.com
avagianos.25 on Signal
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I’m listening to Bill Simmons talk to the executive producer of White Lotus and it is wild how difficult it is to bring a show to the screen
February 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I’m listening to Bill Simmons talk to the executive producer of White Lotus and it is wild how difficult it is to bring a show to the screen
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Fulwiley said 🗣️NOT TUHDAY! #gamecockswbb
March 2, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Fulwiley said 🗣️NOT TUHDAY! #gamecockswbb