The B.Rich Experience
@thebrichexperience.bsky.social
I'm a queer graduate student dedicated to bringing academia, creativity, politics, and activism back together. I write short stories, opinion pieces, philosophical ramblings, and more.
Burgeoning Expertise: Philosophy, Religious Studies, English Studies
Burgeoning Expertise: Philosophy, Religious Studies, English Studies
I just wrote a new essay about how there is no “normal” for society to return to. We, like all societies, are at a crossroads and we either move forward or we move backwards.
#writersky #academicsky #thisisnotnormal
#writersky #academicsky #thisisnotnormal
The Beast at the Crossroads of Civilization
A reflection on the nature of society and how there is no "normal" for a civilization to return to.
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June 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
I just wrote a new essay about how there is no “normal” for society to return to. We, like all societies, are at a crossroads and we either move forward or we move backwards.
#writersky #academicsky #thisisnotnormal
#writersky #academicsky #thisisnotnormal
After Trump launched verbal attacks on the Black Smithsonian, My family and I decided to go. Here are my thoughts on the museum;
*Spoiler: I found it a little underwhelming*
#blacksky #academicsky #trumpsucks
*Spoiler: I found it a little underwhelming*
#blacksky #academicsky #trumpsucks
On The Black Smithsonian, Dr. John McWhorter, and Dr. Jared Ball
This is a reflection on the nature of the Black Smithsonian as well as my response to other people's reflections.
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May 28, 2025 at 12:44 PM
After Trump launched verbal attacks on the Black Smithsonian, My family and I decided to go. Here are my thoughts on the museum;
*Spoiler: I found it a little underwhelming*
#blacksky #academicsky #trumpsucks
*Spoiler: I found it a little underwhelming*
#blacksky #academicsky #trumpsucks
I’m in Waco, Texas for my first major academic conference. I’m presenting on Xenophobia and the Bible. Please wish me luck!
#academicsky #religiousstudies
#academicsky #religiousstudies
May 19, 2025 at 6:21 PM
I’m in Waco, Texas for my first major academic conference. I’m presenting on Xenophobia and the Bible. Please wish me luck!
#academicsky #religiousstudies
#academicsky #religiousstudies
Adding this to my reading list!
hey friends, you can now pre-order my element.
and if you don’t want to pre-order, don’t worry! it’ll be free for download for about two weeks after publication.
and if you don’t want to pre-order, don’t worry! it’ll be free for download for about two weeks after publication.
Magic and Heresy in Ancient Christian Literature | Cambridge University Press & Assessment
www.cambridge.org
May 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Adding this to my reading list!
Everything is so expensive (and about to get worse) that I, a graduate student, have to pick up a second job to make ends meet. Which will take even more away from the time I can put into my writing and academic scholarship.
But I was told Capitalism is the most effective system … 🤦🏿
But I was told Capitalism is the most effective system … 🤦🏿
May 14, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Everything is so expensive (and about to get worse) that I, a graduate student, have to pick up a second job to make ends meet. Which will take even more away from the time I can put into my writing and academic scholarship.
But I was told Capitalism is the most effective system … 🤦🏿
But I was told Capitalism is the most effective system … 🤦🏿
Since it’s Easter I just want to say that Jesus was a man put to death by the carceral state for challenging systemic power with love.
As a Christian, for me, Easter is about Liberation and Abolition. Jesus’ resurrection shows that there is a hope beyond the limited view forced on us by the system
As a Christian, for me, Easter is about Liberation and Abolition. Jesus’ resurrection shows that there is a hope beyond the limited view forced on us by the system
April 20, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Since it’s Easter I just want to say that Jesus was a man put to death by the carceral state for challenging systemic power with love.
As a Christian, for me, Easter is about Liberation and Abolition. Jesus’ resurrection shows that there is a hope beyond the limited view forced on us by the system
As a Christian, for me, Easter is about Liberation and Abolition. Jesus’ resurrection shows that there is a hope beyond the limited view forced on us by the system
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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...
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📢 The Internet Archive needs your help.
At a time when information is being rewritten or erased online, a $700 million lawsuit from major record labels threatens to destroy the Wayback Machine.
Tell the labels to drop the 78s lawsuit.
👉 Sign our open letter: www.change.org/p/defend-the...
🧵⬇️
At a time when information is being rewritten or erased online, a $700 million lawsuit from major record labels threatens to destroy the Wayback Machine.
Tell the labels to drop the 78s lawsuit.
👉 Sign our open letter: www.change.org/p/defend-the...
🧵⬇️
April 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
📢 The Internet Archive needs your help.
At a time when information is being rewritten or erased online, a $700 million lawsuit from major record labels threatens to destroy the Wayback Machine.
Tell the labels to drop the 78s lawsuit.
👉 Sign our open letter: www.change.org/p/defend-the...
🧵⬇️
At a time when information is being rewritten or erased online, a $700 million lawsuit from major record labels threatens to destroy the Wayback Machine.
Tell the labels to drop the 78s lawsuit.
👉 Sign our open letter: www.change.org/p/defend-the...
🧵⬇️
Why with Al Sharpton and not actual scholars and researchers of race, racism, and diversity. Sharpton gets too much credit for movements he didn’t start.
April 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Why with Al Sharpton and not actual scholars and researchers of race, racism, and diversity. Sharpton gets too much credit for movements he didn’t start.
Writers and academics … what has been keeping you inspired during this time. I’m struggling to find things to write about or things I can write about that are actually in my wheel house. I got no short story ideas, no essay ideas, nothing! Any tips?
#writersky #academicsky
#writersky #academicsky
April 13, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Writers and academics … what has been keeping you inspired during this time. I’m struggling to find things to write about or things I can write about that are actually in my wheel house. I got no short story ideas, no essay ideas, nothing! Any tips?
#writersky #academicsky
#writersky #academicsky
If you like this quote, please consider reading my essay on empires and imperialism linked in the thread!
April 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
If you like this quote, please consider reading my essay on empires and imperialism linked in the thread!
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SCOOP: YouTube removes 'gender identity' from hate speech policy. "YouTube quietly removing ‘gender identity and expression’ from its list of protected groups is a major radical shift away from best practices in the field of trust and safety."
YouTube removes 'gender identity' from hate speech policy
TariffTokers, Gen Z’s ‘it couple’, Easter potatoes, anti-MAGA hats, Zuck's D.C. mansion, Amazon's TikTok bid, Silicon Valley's cupid, and the fastest growing political channels on YouTube
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April 3, 2025 at 4:23 PM
SCOOP: YouTube removes 'gender identity' from hate speech policy. "YouTube quietly removing ‘gender identity and expression’ from its list of protected groups is a major radical shift away from best practices in the field of trust and safety."
Over on the #othersite they are discussing (arguing) why Black male college rates have drop so much and I want to know what the people on this site think. … Why are Black men going to college less and what are the solutions if any?
#blacksky #academicsky
#blacksky #academicsky
April 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Over on the #othersite they are discussing (arguing) why Black male college rates have drop so much and I want to know what the people on this site think. … Why are Black men going to college less and what are the solutions if any?
#blacksky #academicsky
#blacksky #academicsky
As the right continues to attack NPR and PBS, I wanted to again share my essay on why I believe the right hates public broadcasting. This article was written a while ago but I feel like it still holds weight.
PBS and NPR Become The Newest Victims of The Right Wing's War on Education's
Trump's FCC has recently started to investigate NPR and PBS. This essay explores my thoughts, questions, and fears related to this.
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April 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
As the right continues to attack NPR and PBS, I wanted to again share my essay on why I believe the right hates public broadcasting. This article was written a while ago but I feel like it still holds weight.
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Longest speaking filibuster ever was 24 hours, 18 minutes by Strom Thurmond in opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
In a few hours, that record will be shattered by Sen. Cory Booker, a Black man, laying out the case for saving democracy from an aspiring despot.
In a few hours, that record will be shattered by Sen. Cory Booker, a Black man, laying out the case for saving democracy from an aspiring despot.
April 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Longest speaking filibuster ever was 24 hours, 18 minutes by Strom Thurmond in opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1957.
In a few hours, that record will be shattered by Sen. Cory Booker, a Black man, laying out the case for saving democracy from an aspiring despot.
In a few hours, that record will be shattered by Sen. Cory Booker, a Black man, laying out the case for saving democracy from an aspiring despot.
And people were trying to convince us that he should be the next presidential candidate 😂 You couldn’t convince me to let this guy change my tire
1. Gavin Newsom launched his podcast where he "completely aligned" with far-right activist Charlie Kirk on some transgender issues.
Now, members of his party says he's worked behind the scene to kill pro-LGBTQ+ bills in California.
The latest from S. Baum.
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Now, members of his party says he's worked behind the scene to kill pro-LGBTQ+ bills in California.
The latest from S. Baum.
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Gavin Newsom pressured behind the scenes to kill pro-LGBTQ+ bills, state lawmakers say
The bombshell revelation from Politico is part of a disturbing trend among some Democrats.
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March 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
And people were trying to convince us that he should be the next presidential candidate 😂 You couldn’t convince me to let this guy change my tire
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A reminder the Starbucks boycott for Palestine began with the company firing staff who showed solidarity and @sbworkersunited.org calling for a boycott
Workers at multiple Starbucks locations across the country went on strike yesterday, walking out in protest of management's refusal to negotiate a fair union contract with @SBWorkersUnited. In some cases, the police were called and striking workers were arrested.
March 12, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A reminder the Starbucks boycott for Palestine began with the company firing staff who showed solidarity and @sbworkersunited.org calling for a boycott
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1. Major news in transgender care.
Germany, Switzerland, and Austria have just released their trans youth care guidelines.
They strongly recommend trans youth care and slam the
Cass Review in England.
Europe is not "pulling back" on trans care.
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Germany, Switzerland, and Austria have just released their trans youth care guidelines.
They strongly recommend trans youth care and slam the
Cass Review in England.
Europe is not "pulling back" on trans care.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
New German, Swiss, And Austrian Guidelines Recommend Trans Youth Care, Slam Cass Review
The recommendations, released by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies in Germany, come at a time when US politicians erroneously claim that Europe is "pulling back" on transgender care.
www.erininthemorning.com
March 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
1. Major news in transgender care.
Germany, Switzerland, and Austria have just released their trans youth care guidelines.
They strongly recommend trans youth care and slam the
Cass Review in England.
Europe is not "pulling back" on trans care.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
Germany, Switzerland, and Austria have just released their trans youth care guidelines.
They strongly recommend trans youth care and slam the
Cass Review in England.
Europe is not "pulling back" on trans care.
Subscribe to support our journalism.
I going to a protest today, but I have been a little nervous to protest in Trump’s America … so in true writer fashion I wrote a piece about the fight for liberation and the fear of bodily harm. Give it a read!
#Blacksky #writersky #liberation
#Blacksky #writersky #liberation
Moving Without Fear
Discussing my own fears of protesting while also connecting them to the greater picture of liberation efforts in America.
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February 23, 2025 at 4:52 PM
I going to a protest today, but I have been a little nervous to protest in Trump’s America … so in true writer fashion I wrote a piece about the fight for liberation and the fear of bodily harm. Give it a read!
#Blacksky #writersky #liberation
#Blacksky #writersky #liberation
I've been trying to listen to all the great rappers in Hip Hop history to eventually rank them. I just got done with my first listen-to of Mos Def/ Yasiin Bey's solo discography. Here is my review, I may have some controversial opinions on Bey's work.
#blacksky #rapsky
#blacksky #rapsky
Rapper Review: Mos Def/ Yasiin Bey (Solo Discography)
This is a review of my first listen through of Yasiin Bey's Black on Both Sides, The New Danger, True Magic, and The Ecstatic
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February 16, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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yep, get a whole shadow cabinet. do it yesterday.
One thing Democratic leadership could do right now is to name an alternate HHS secretary--someone to provide ongoing public updates and health information. And do it for other departments too. Start showing voters what a Democratic government would look like--press conferences, speeches, all of it.
February 13, 2025 at 6:15 PM
yep, get a whole shadow cabinet. do it yesterday.
McConnell helped create a Trump. He isn’t “gaining a consciousness too late.” He is old and religious, he is trying to do some “good” before he dies. He still does not care about others, he is still selfish. That’s my take on things.
February 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
McConnell helped create a Trump. He isn’t “gaining a consciousness too late.” He is old and religious, he is trying to do some “good” before he dies. He still does not care about others, he is still selfish. That’s my take on things.
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Stand Up for Science rallies will be held in DC and state capitals on March 7th. Share with friends. Sign-up here to get email updates with details: www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...
STAND UP FOR SCIENCE 2025 - DC and NATIONWIDE
Stand up for science with us on March 7th, 2025, because science is for everyone! More info at www.standupforscience2025.org
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February 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Stand Up for Science rallies will be held in DC and state capitals on March 7th. Share with friends. Sign-up here to get email updates with details: www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-f...