Jaelani
@jaelani.bsky.social
culture writer + exec editor + talent host/producer jaelanitw@gmail.com
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Val Kilmer did what needed to be done.
I don’t think when God made the Bible that They expected me to thirst over an animated rendition of Moses from The Prince of Egypt but that’s ok
August 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Val Kilmer did what needed to be done.
Getting back into the IG swing: @jaedawnchong.
August 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Getting back into the IG swing: @jaedawnchong.
Hoeing prolly (speaking for self)
I sometimes wonder what my mama think im doing in LA
April 4, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Hoeing prolly (speaking for self)
After some years, I returned to AFROPUNK with a piece about Kelela and ethio-jazz. #musicsky
afropunk.com/2025/02/in-t...
afropunk.com/2025/02/in-t...
‘In the Blue Light,’ Kelela Honors The Roots Of Ethio-Jazz - AFROPUNK
On her first live album, Kelela channels her ethio-jazz progenitors while maintaining her distinctive sound.
afropunk.com
February 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
After some years, I returned to AFROPUNK with a piece about Kelela and ethio-jazz. #musicsky
afropunk.com/2025/02/in-t...
afropunk.com/2025/02/in-t...
The inconvenience is small but damn I’m gonna miss my Tazo teas from Target. Willing to expand my drink palette at other stores.
January 28, 2025 at 5:09 PM
The inconvenience is small but damn I’m gonna miss my Tazo teas from Target. Willing to expand my drink palette at other stores.
Wrote a Genius dedication to three-time #Grammy nominee Doechii and explored how being a nonconformist on ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’ made her a star. #musicsky
genius.com/a/how-doechi...
genius.com/a/how-doechi...
How Doechii Attests To Being In Her Own Lane
The rising rapper trusted her singular vision would make her a star—now she has three Grammy nominations.
genius.com
January 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Wrote a Genius dedication to three-time #Grammy nominee Doechii and explored how being a nonconformist on ‘Alligator Bites Never Heal’ made her a star. #musicsky
genius.com/a/how-doechi...
genius.com/a/how-doechi...
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Okay, some expenses have actually hit me during my evacuations that are impacting my transition to stability. Give if you can. Share if you're willing. Worded VERY specifically for reasons.
gofund.me/8b577d7c
gofund.me/8b577d7c
Donate to Aid Needed Due to Wildfire Evacuations, organized by Steven Underwood
I had a lot of expenses this month due to the Los Angeles Wildfires and reloca… Steven Underwood needs your support for Aid Needed Due to Wildfire Evacuations
gofund.me
January 18, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Okay, some expenses have actually hit me during my evacuations that are impacting my transition to stability. Give if you can. Share if you're willing. Worded VERY specifically for reasons.
gofund.me/8b577d7c
gofund.me/8b577d7c
I already know that my things aren't really *mine,* but the threat of losing it all to this wildfire.. It tests impermanence on a spiritual level.
January 9, 2025 at 4:27 AM
I already know that my things aren't really *mine,* but the threat of losing it all to this wildfire.. It tests impermanence on a spiritual level.
LA wildfire still surging. This is about to be the longest day ever.
January 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
LA wildfire still surging. This is about to be the longest day ever.
The way she validated the thoughts of children on that album is everything.
December 23, 2024 at 6:03 PM
The way she validated the thoughts of children on that album is everything.
Okay so I’m not alone
When I need motivation in the gym I put the Challengers soundtrack and pretend Zendaya is watching me
December 23, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Okay so I’m not alone
Unexpectedly got teary eyed at this one.
December 23, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Unexpectedly got teary eyed at this one.
I remember the ‘For Colored Girls’ author being pissed that he got his hands on that book. May she rest.
Tyler Perry is constitutionally incapable of doing justice to Black women's stories. He cannot fathom their interiority or context, and he is not a good storyteller.
My colleagues and I live blogged The Six Triple Eight. It's...irredeemable.
For anyone just satisfied that Tyler Perry’s film highlights this real-life battalion of Black and brown women, know that there is a great 14-minute video on YouTube that does that better.
www.huffpost.com/entry/the-si...
For anyone just satisfied that Tyler Perry’s film highlights this real-life battalion of Black and brown women, know that there is a great 14-minute video on YouTube that does that better.
www.huffpost.com/entry/the-si...
December 20, 2024 at 7:33 PM
I remember the ‘For Colored Girls’ author being pissed that he got his hands on that book. May she rest.
#NickelBoys was the first film to make me sob in years, so after two screenings, I had to interview the director, RaMell Ross.
For BET, we got down to the grit of ‘Nickel Boys’ and talked surrealism, trauma and finding survival through brotherhood. #filmsky #movies
www.bet.com/article/pnsc...
For BET, we got down to the grit of ‘Nickel Boys’ and talked surrealism, trauma and finding survival through brotherhood. #filmsky #movies
www.bet.com/article/pnsc...
Director RaMell Ross Discusses the Surrealism and the Emotional Impact of “Nickel Boys”
The film director, photographer, and academic also shares how Black existentialism anchored the historical drama.
www.bet.com
December 16, 2024 at 4:01 PM
#NickelBoys was the first film to make me sob in years, so after two screenings, I had to interview the director, RaMell Ross.
For BET, we got down to the grit of ‘Nickel Boys’ and talked surrealism, trauma and finding survival through brotherhood. #filmsky #movies
www.bet.com/article/pnsc...
For BET, we got down to the grit of ‘Nickel Boys’ and talked surrealism, trauma and finding survival through brotherhood. #filmsky #movies
www.bet.com/article/pnsc...
Hmmm.. first time I’m seeing my writing in a press email. Trying to get some words on billboards next.
December 11, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Hmmm.. first time I’m seeing my writing in a press email. Trying to get some words on billboards next.
Next publicist who calls me is taking me on a date because never have they gotten this comfortable on my phone
December 11, 2024 at 6:45 AM
Next publicist who calls me is taking me on a date because never have they gotten this comfortable on my phone
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Being exposed to conspiracy theories all day has really fried a lot of peoples brains; caused paranoia and destroyed their abilities to discern truth from lies.
December 9, 2024 at 4:35 PM
Being exposed to conspiracy theories all day has really fried a lot of peoples brains; caused paranoia and destroyed their abilities to discern truth from lies.
Someone told me my questions “are not normal” while interviewing them today. Where’s my Pulitzer
December 5, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Someone told me my questions “are not normal” while interviewing them today. Where’s my Pulitzer
I’ll always read Tiny Buddha stories to destress and decenter myself from whatever I’m feeling in the moment. It’s a gift to transmute pain into wisdom. #reading tinybuddha.com
Tiny Buddha: Wisdom Quotes, Letting Go, Letting Happiness In
Simple wisdom for complex lives. Quotes, tips & stories to help us help ourselves and each other.
tinybuddha.com
December 5, 2024 at 4:45 PM
I’ll always read Tiny Buddha stories to destress and decenter myself from whatever I’m feeling in the moment. It’s a gift to transmute pain into wisdom. #reading tinybuddha.com
This is interesting. I think people in positions of power are meant to keep subordinates on their toes to some degree. Or at least show them that they’re not to be fcked with.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Vogue boss Anna Wintour on her public persona and being told 'no'
The fashion guru spoke to the BBC ahead of a new Vogue show looking back on the industry's history.
www.bbc.com
December 4, 2024 at 6:12 PM
This is interesting. I think people in positions of power are meant to keep subordinates on their toes to some degree. Or at least show them that they’re not to be fcked with.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
I know it isn’t being debated that Kendrick Lamar can’t carry stadium shows. Not after that last tour.
December 4, 2024 at 5:59 PM
I know it isn’t being debated that Kendrick Lamar can’t carry stadium shows. Not after that last tour.
@heylaurenash.bsky.social Random, but are you still in social work? I was watching this new movie called ‘Nutcrackers’ and thought of you.
December 4, 2024 at 5:29 PM
@heylaurenash.bsky.social Random, but are you still in social work? I was watching this new movie called ‘Nutcrackers’ and thought of you.
Eminem preparing for his first grandchild and losing his complicated mom has to be a mindfck.
December 3, 2024 at 4:05 PM
Eminem preparing for his first grandchild and losing his complicated mom has to be a mindfck.