NaBeela Washington
@nabeelawashington.com
Poet. Chicago Journalist. Wanderer. Corgi Mama. Art Collector. Editor-in-chief @luckyjefferson.com. Support hyperlocal news @15west.org.
I post about everything (especially my favorite shows).
In case you’re wondering..it’s pronounced [Nah-Bee-Lah].
I post about everything (especially my favorite shows).
In case you’re wondering..it’s pronounced [Nah-Bee-Lah].
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NaBeela Washington
@nabeelawashington.com
· Nov 13
Nice to connect again / meet you!
A brief intro: I’m a writer (journalist and poet); foodie; guinea pig mama; curious explorer; lover of the semicolon and em dash.
Read my work or get in touch here: nabeelawashington.com
Follow LJ (an arts publishing org I started) @luckyjefferson.com
A brief intro: I’m a writer (journalist and poet); foodie; guinea pig mama; curious explorer; lover of the semicolon and em dash.
Read my work or get in touch here: nabeelawashington.com
Follow LJ (an arts publishing org I started) @luckyjefferson.com
“There is an art of gathering what to burn.”
In her latest exhibition, a mascletà for burning and flowering at Leisure Gallery, artist Natasha Mijares asks: What traditions do we inherit? What violence do they carry? And how do we choose what blooms in their place?
In her latest exhibition, a mascletà for burning and flowering at Leisure Gallery, artist Natasha Mijares asks: What traditions do we inherit? What violence do they carry? And how do we choose what blooms in their place?
a mascletà for burning and flowering: Natasha Mijares on ritual, resistance, and rebirth
Artist Natasha Mijares brings the Valencian tradition of mascletà to Humboldt Park through spoken word, textile, and performance.
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November 9, 2025 at 5:52 PM
“There is an art of gathering what to burn.”
In her latest exhibition, a mascletà for burning and flowering at Leisure Gallery, artist Natasha Mijares asks: What traditions do we inherit? What violence do they carry? And how do we choose what blooms in their place?
In her latest exhibition, a mascletà for burning and flowering at Leisure Gallery, artist Natasha Mijares asks: What traditions do we inherit? What violence do they carry? And how do we choose what blooms in their place?
At this point, I wouldn’t be surprised if they thought Black Friday was a DEI holiday 😭
November 8, 2025 at 7:20 PM
At this point, I wouldn’t be surprised if they thought Black Friday was a DEI holiday 😭
Jaw been hanging since I got the tour announcement email 🥹. We’re so back
I know yall are not arianators but oh my god please someone be excited about this tour with me
August 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Jaw been hanging since I got the tour announcement email 🥹. We’re so back
A few days ago, I learned I won a grant to support an ongoing journalism project — my first grant for writing, let alone journalism and research.
I kept rereading the email in disbelief. Then I glanced over and saw my dog excitedly jumping up and down.
Pretty sure he’s gonna up his rates now 😭
I kept rereading the email in disbelief. Then I glanced over and saw my dog excitedly jumping up and down.
Pretty sure he’s gonna up his rates now 😭
July 26, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A few days ago, I learned I won a grant to support an ongoing journalism project — my first grant for writing, let alone journalism and research.
I kept rereading the email in disbelief. Then I glanced over and saw my dog excitedly jumping up and down.
Pretty sure he’s gonna up his rates now 😭
I kept rereading the email in disbelief. Then I glanced over and saw my dog excitedly jumping up and down.
Pretty sure he’s gonna up his rates now 😭
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Tired of unanswered questions and fragmented information, Janel King and fellow residents like Patricia Ostaszewski are creating new paths to transparency in #Berwyn.
Scroll ⬇️ for the TLDR or click the link to read more!
15west.org/silence-isnt...
Scroll ⬇️ for the TLDR or click the link to read more!
15west.org/silence-isnt...
Silence Isn't Good Enough: Berwyn Leaders Push for Transparency.
Tired of unanswered questions and fragmented information, Janel King and fellow residents are creating new paths to transparency in Berwyn.
15west.org
July 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Tired of unanswered questions and fragmented information, Janel King and fellow residents like Patricia Ostaszewski are creating new paths to transparency in #Berwyn.
Scroll ⬇️ for the TLDR or click the link to read more!
15west.org/silence-isnt...
Scroll ⬇️ for the TLDR or click the link to read more!
15west.org/silence-isnt...
Me after the latest episode of #AndJustLikeThat:
a woman is sitting at a table with her eyes closed and laughing .
Alt: a woman is turning at a table with her eyes squinted in disbelief.
media.tenor.com
July 7, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Me after the latest episode of #AndJustLikeThat:
Man self-promo is tuff but here goes.
If you’re seeing this, I’ve started a newsroom called 15 West (@15West.org)!
This wouldn’t be possible without a grant from Cook County and @citybureau.bsky.social.
If you’re seeing this, I’ve started a newsroom called 15 West (@15West.org)!
This wouldn’t be possible without a grant from Cook County and @citybureau.bsky.social.
Writing for 15 West
15 West is short for 15 miles west. Berwyn and Cicero, where we're based, are located less than 15 miles west of downtown Chicago.
When reaching out to us with story ideas, consider neighborhoods wes...
15west.org
June 30, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Man self-promo is tuff but here goes.
If you’re seeing this, I’ve started a newsroom called 15 West (@15West.org)!
This wouldn’t be possible without a grant from Cook County and @citybureau.bsky.social.
If you’re seeing this, I’ve started a newsroom called 15 West (@15West.org)!
This wouldn’t be possible without a grant from Cook County and @citybureau.bsky.social.
I fell in love with a cinnamon roll this weekend. It was so good that I’m planning to get 2 more this weekend.
For anyone with a sweet tooth like mine, the cinnamon roll in question was the “Apple Butter Bun” from pHlour Bakery in Edgewater.
For anyone with a sweet tooth like mine, the cinnamon roll in question was the “Apple Butter Bun” from pHlour Bakery in Edgewater.
June 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I fell in love with a cinnamon roll this weekend. It was so good that I’m planning to get 2 more this weekend.
For anyone with a sweet tooth like mine, the cinnamon roll in question was the “Apple Butter Bun” from pHlour Bakery in Edgewater.
For anyone with a sweet tooth like mine, the cinnamon roll in question was the “Apple Butter Bun” from pHlour Bakery in Edgewater.
Reposted by NaBeela Washington
One thing about editing a lit journal is you’ll spend days & days & weeks & sometimes months reading subs, and you’ll start to think, “why do I do this? wtf am I even doing with my life??” and then you’ll read one that you fall in love with and it will all feel like one of the best things ever again
May 30, 2025 at 1:05 AM
One thing about editing a lit journal is you’ll spend days & days & weeks & sometimes months reading subs, and you’ll start to think, “why do I do this? wtf am I even doing with my life??” and then you’ll read one that you fall in love with and it will all feel like one of the best things ever again
Ew..
Someone thought they were being so clever posting about ignoring a journalist who was following up on a pitch.
Pitching is already hard enough as it is.
Let alone having the courage to follow up despite getting ghosted, having your ideas stolen.
Some people are just…weird…
Someone thought they were being so clever posting about ignoring a journalist who was following up on a pitch.
Pitching is already hard enough as it is.
Let alone having the courage to follow up despite getting ghosted, having your ideas stolen.
Some people are just…weird…
May 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Ew..
Someone thought they were being so clever posting about ignoring a journalist who was following up on a pitch.
Pitching is already hard enough as it is.
Let alone having the courage to follow up despite getting ghosted, having your ideas stolen.
Some people are just…weird…
Someone thought they were being so clever posting about ignoring a journalist who was following up on a pitch.
Pitching is already hard enough as it is.
Let alone having the courage to follow up despite getting ghosted, having your ideas stolen.
Some people are just…weird…
Y’all, being a corgi mom as an introvert is such an interesting experience.
I kinda feel like he’s my life coach at this point, idk.. 😭
If he had a LinkedIn his About would say,“From herding to Life Coach, book a session with Benito today.”
I kinda feel like he’s my life coach at this point, idk.. 😭
If he had a LinkedIn his About would say,“From herding to Life Coach, book a session with Benito today.”
May 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Y’all, being a corgi mom as an introvert is such an interesting experience.
I kinda feel like he’s my life coach at this point, idk.. 😭
If he had a LinkedIn his About would say,“From herding to Life Coach, book a session with Benito today.”
I kinda feel like he’s my life coach at this point, idk.. 😭
If he had a LinkedIn his About would say,“From herding to Life Coach, book a session with Benito today.”
Reposted by NaBeela Washington
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May 25, 2025 at 11:20 PM
We only need 25 new readers to reach our goal. Tell a friend about the extraordinary work that our writers do every day.
Is anyone else obsessed with Ravyn Lenae and Debbii Dawson??
a woman is screaming with her mouth open in a dark room
Alt: a woman (Ravyn Lenae) is screaming with her mouth open while hanging outside of a moving car
media.tenor.com
May 27, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Is anyone else obsessed with Ravyn Lenae and Debbii Dawson??
I’m clearly in the wrong timeline.
Tell me why I’m planning my wedding, and there’s now a line item for “additional tariffs” 🫠
Tell me why I’m planning my wedding, and there’s now a line item for “additional tariffs” 🫠
a cartoon of a dog sitting at a table with a cup of coffee and a fire behind him
Alt: a cartoon of a dog sitting at a table with a cup of coffee and a fire behind him
media.tenor.com
April 30, 2025 at 8:21 PM
I’m clearly in the wrong timeline.
Tell me why I’m planning my wedding, and there’s now a line item for “additional tariffs” 🫠
Tell me why I’m planning my wedding, and there’s now a line item for “additional tariffs” 🫠
I asked Siri to wake me up with Doechii’s Tiny Desk and I was not disappointed
a woman stands in front of a microphone with a np logo on the bottom
Alt: a Black woman, Doechii, also known as the "Swamp Princess”, stands in front of a microphone with a np logo on the bottom.
media.tenor.com
April 30, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I asked Siri to wake me up with Doechii’s Tiny Desk and I was not disappointed
Reposted by NaBeela Washington
personally would like to see every store show what part of the price increase is due to tariffs bc if these tariffs ever come down, i need to see that price go right back down
April 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
personally would like to see every store show what part of the price increase is due to tariffs bc if these tariffs ever come down, i need to see that price go right back down
Reposted by NaBeela Washington
Do something restorative today. Take a walk. Feel the sun on your skin. Color. Meditate. Buy or pick flowers. Make a cup of tea and take your time drinking it.
April 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Do something restorative today. Take a walk. Feel the sun on your skin. Color. Meditate. Buy or pick flowers. Make a cup of tea and take your time drinking it.
I need the recipe for Jimmy John’s bread 😩
April 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I need the recipe for Jimmy John’s bread 😩
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It was never just about schools, it was never just about libraries, and it isn't actually about the books.
It's about finding a way to banish entire people, entire ideas, out of society, back into the closet or worse.
www.chron.com/politics/art...
It's about finding a way to banish entire people, entire ideas, out of society, back into the closet or worse.
www.chron.com/politics/art...
Texas bill could punish bookstores for 'obscene' books
A new bill in the Texas Legislature, authored by Rep. Nate Schatzline, would allow businesses to be held liable if a minor reports damages from "obscene" books.
www.chron.com
April 25, 2025 at 11:21 PM
It was never just about schools, it was never just about libraries, and it isn't actually about the books.
It's about finding a way to banish entire people, entire ideas, out of society, back into the closet or worse.
www.chron.com/politics/art...
It's about finding a way to banish entire people, entire ideas, out of society, back into the closet or worse.
www.chron.com/politics/art...
Me when anyone cancels or delays our plans
a woman crying while singing into a microphone on a stage
Alt: a woman fake crying while singing into a microphone on a stage
media.tenor.com
April 25, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Me when anyone cancels or delays our plans
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last year @nobordersbooks.bsky.social sent 600+ books to Rikers; this year our book drive is for teens who are incarcerated in Brooklyn. please purchase a book if you can—most of these are requested titles, and a $7 Goosebumps book would mean A LOT to a kid in detention bookshop.org/wishlists/70...
April 17, 2025 at 2:30 PM
last year @nobordersbooks.bsky.social sent 600+ books to Rikers; this year our book drive is for teens who are incarcerated in Brooklyn. please purchase a book if you can—most of these are requested titles, and a $7 Goosebumps book would mean A LOT to a kid in detention bookshop.org/wishlists/70...
Katy Perry and Gayle King going to space feels more like a filler episode than real life.
a man with a beard is sitting in the back seat of a car and making a funny face .
Alt: a man with a beard is sitting in the back seat of a car and making a funny face .
media.tenor.com
April 14, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Katy Perry and Gayle King going to space feels more like a filler episode than real life.
Reposted by NaBeela Washington
