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Zaya J. is writing a romance novel!
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Currently writing a happily ever after Black romance novel 💕 She/her. In the 92%. Living my best Richonne life because of The Ones Who Live 🥰 LEGO builds are becoming a happy place.
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I interrupted the book series I'm currently reading to read August Lane by Regina Black, and... 😍😍😍. Such a captivating and beautifully written novel! I only stopped reading for sleep and adulting. (Make sure you have tissues)

#blackbooksky #bvm #blackwriters
The book cover of August Lane by Regina Black. The book title and the words "a novel" are in yellow. The author's name and the words "AUTHOR OF THE ART OF SCANDAL" are in white. A Black woman with long, curly hair is holding the neck of a guitar that rests on her back.
July 31, 2025 at 10:38 PM
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The next book I'm reading while I take a little break from writing is Vicious Bonds by Shanora Williams. Excited to finally start this romantasy series!

#blackbooksky #bvm #blackwriters
The book cover of Vicious Bonds by Shanora Williams.
May 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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The first book I'm reading while I take a little break from writing is The Love Lyric by Kristina Forest! Loved The Neighbor Favor and The Partner Plot! Excited to read Iris's love story 😍 #blackbooksky #bvm #blackwriters
The book cover of The Love Lyric by Kristina Forest.
April 22, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth with Black TV characters🎉

Today, I celebrate Russell Emerson from Roc. He surprised the family when he told them he was gay and marrying his love, Chris. Theirs was the first gay wedding on primetime TV.

Russell was portrayed by the late Richard Roundtree.
#BHM
Russell Emerson, portrayed by Richard Roundtree, on Roc. Russell is wearing a gray suit, a white shirt with gray stripes, a tie and a white boutonniere. There's a floral arrangement and a cabinet with decorative statues and items in the background.
February 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth with Black TV characters🎉

Today, I celebrate Black love with a couple that gave us a great slow burn and just exchanged their first "I Love You's": Janine & Gregory from Abbott Elementary❤️

Janine & Gregory are portrayed by Quinta Brunson & Tyler James Williams.
#BHM
Janine and Gregory share their first kiss. Janine is wearing a light blue dress with a red belt. Gregory has on a long-sleeved pink shirt and dark pants. They are crouching. They are surrounded by colorful flowers and string lights.
February 26, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth with Black TV characters🎉

Today, I celebrate #BeyondtheGates, a new daytime soap opera w/ a Black-led cast! The soap centers around the Dupree family: Anita and Vernon and their daughters Nicole and Dani.

#BTG premieres today on CBS (2pm ET/1pm PT) & Paramount+
#BHM
Vernon and Anita Dupree are on the top half of the image. Vernon is wearing a burgundy jacket and a light pink shirt. He looks like he has secrets. His name is on the left. Anita has long gray hair. She's wearing dangling earrings and an orange dress. She looks confident and unbothered. Her name is on the right. Nicole and Dani Dupree are in the bottom left of the image. Nicole is wearing a sparkling, off-the-shoulder dress. She's smiling. Her name is at the bottom of the image. Dani's smile is big. She's wearing a multi-colored sleeveless dress. Her name is at the bottom of the image. In the lower right image, there is white text against a black background: DAY ONE CBS ORIGINAL BEYOND THE GATES February 24, 2025 GENERAL HOSPITAL April 1, 1963 Days of our Lives November 8, 1965 The Young and the Restless March 26, 1973 The Bold and the Beautiful March 23, 1987
February 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth with Black TV characters🎉

Today, I celebrate Robyn McCall from The Equalizer. She balances motherhood and fighting for overlooked or written off people. And there's Dante.

Character quote: "Good thing I'm not a cop."

Robyn McCall is portrayed by Queen Latifah.
#BHM
A still of Robyn McCall from The Equalizer. Robyn's hair is pulled into a high bun. She has gold hoop earrings. She's wearing a light-colored jacket. The name "Robyn McCall" is positioned in the upper left corner. A still of Queen Latifah presenting an award at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. Queen Latifah is smiling, wearing black, holding an award and standing at a microphone. There are gold letters on a black background behind Queen Latifah. The name "Queen Latifah" is positioned in the lower left corner.
February 19, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth with Black TV characters🎉

Today, I celebrate the Black excellence of The Bernie Mac Show, starring Kellita Smith, Jeremy Suarez, Dee Dee Davis, Camille Winbush & the late and best King of Comedy, Bernie Mac.

The show, created by Larry Wilmore, ran from 2001-06.
#BHM
Stills of the cast of The Bernie Mac show from the season 1, episode 1 opening credits. The cast in the top row: Kellita Smith; Jeremy Suarez; Dee Dee Davis; and Camille Winbush. The bottom row has the show name against a yellow background and a still of Bernie Mac.
February 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth with Black TV characters🎉

Today, I celebrate the Black excellence of Living Single, starring Queen Latifah, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander, TC Carson, John Henton & Kim Fields and created by Yvette Lee Bowser.

The show, originally called My Girls, ran from 1993-98.
#BHM
The cast of Living Single. The words "Living Single" are positioned in the lower right corner.
February 8, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth with Black TV characters🎉

Today, I celebrate Angela Abar from The Watchmen. Her alter ego is Sister Night. She is a superhero.

Character quote: "I got a nose for white supremacy, and he smells like bleach."

Angela Abar/Sister Night was portrayed by Regina King.
#BHM
A still of Sister Night from The Watchmen. Her eye mask is black and painted on her face. She is wearing a black hooded coat. Her face mask rests at her neck. The name "Angela Abar/Sister Night" is positioned in the upper left corner. Regina King smiling on the red carpet of the 70th Primetime Emmy Awards. Her braided hair is pulled back and hangs down her back. Her dress includes gold, blue and red colors. The name "Regina King" is positioned in the lower left corner.
February 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth with Black TV characters🎉

Today, I celebrate David Palmer from 24. He was elected as the first Black U.S. president.

Character quote: "I'm the President, Mike. You don't call me by my first name."

President David Palmer was portrayed by Dennis Haysbert.
#BHM
A still of President David Palmer from season two of 24. He has a focused look on his face while listening to someone speak. His shirt is pink and unbuttoned at the collar. There is an out of focus yellow screen behind him with a blurry white image. The words "President David Palmer" are positioned in the upper left corner of the still. A picture of Dennis Haysbert smiling. He is bald and has a mostly gray goatee. His suit jacket, collared shirt and tie are different shades of blue. He is standing in front of a white backround with blue letters. The name "Dennis Haysbert" is positioned in the lower left corner of the picture.
February 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth with Black TV characters🎉

Today, I celebrate Michonne Grimes from The Walking Dead universe.

She's more than a katana-wielding badass in the zombie apocalypse. She's also the best mom, an adored wife and a fearless leader.

Michonne is portrayed by Danai Gurira.
#BHM
A still of Michonne Grimes from episode two of The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live. Michonne is gripping the handle of her katana on her back. She has a hopeful look on her face as she searches for her husband. The name "Michonne Grimes" is positioned in the upper left corner of the still. Danai Gurira is smiling on the red carpet at the 2024 Saturn Awards. She has braided hair that's styled on top of her head. She's wearing a stylish, sleeveless black top. The name "Danai Gurira" is positioned in the lower right corner of the picture.
February 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Brilliant movie. Brilliant performances. Brilliant soundtrack. Brilliant everything. Black Panther will always be the best of the best for me 🥰
Chadwick Boseman as T'Challa in Black Panther.
January 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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Next up in our annual New Year's Day movie tradition is my movie choice! Black Panther ❤️
T'Challa and Nakia in Black Panther. Okoye from Black Panther.
January 1, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Leroy got his glow! 🙌🏽
Leroy Green from The Last Dragon is glowing. Sho'nuff from The Last Dragon being defeated by Leroy Green's glow.
January 1, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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Our annual New Year's Day movie tradition has started. My husband's choice of The Last Dragon is up first 😩😂
Leroy Green from The Last Dragon about to fight a bad guy using martial arts. Sho'nuff from The Last Dragon humiliating Leroy Green.
January 1, 2025 at 8:09 PM