PROTECT(H)ER !

❝ SHE WAS BORN A FLEETING SPARK , DESTINED TO BECOME A ROARING FLAME . ❞

“am i starring in my own nightmare?” 

“i’m at the stadium, and i may or may not have been an accessory to a crime.”

“i am not scared. my face is just really cold.”

“how about a supportive hug?”

“it was a sunny saturday morning, also known as cereal’s time to shine.”

“i don’t know if i can retrieve it, but maybe i can get it.”

“hello, mr, bowl. you want some stew?” 

“looks scary. ready when you are.” 

“my butt touched a monster!” 

“that’s kind of expensive. can i pay with hugs?”

“well, if we’ve got a second, i could use a little dance.” 

“this atrocity is where we all hang out.” 

“would you do it for a cookie?”

“ugh. it smells like someone made an uh-oh in here.” 

“this song’s my jam! wahoo! yeah!”

“peace out, dudes.” 

“i forgot everything you asked for, so i got ten pounds of marshmallows just to be safe.”

“i’m a weakling!” 

“JIMINY GIBLETS! WHAT IS THAT?” 

“our lives would be so much better and i wouldn’t have to bother you all the time, right?” 

“it combines two of my favorite things: beaches and potatoes.” 

“but have you seen a door that looks like a door, acts like a door, and is a door?”

“follow these rules and soon you will fit in with other rich snobs.”

“phew! i thought there was an angry mob at my door.” 

“and also i’m afraid of anyone who wears socks with sandals.” 

“the sweet smell of success. no, that’s just salad dressing.”

“oh, never mind. it’s a talking bush.” 

“i don’t have money, but i got plenty of hugs.” 

“when in doubt, toss it out.”  

“is this the toast 9000 with bagel warmer settings?” 

“it might be the altitude sickness talking, but this looks like a postcard.”

“i get sleepy when i eat, too, but maybe now’s not the time to nap. there’s a monster out there.”

“you can break dance?”

“you must sit with your eyes, not your bottom!” 

“solid name. sounds like a warrior.”  

                              UNPROMPTED ASKS.  // ALWAYS ACCEPTING. 

@vjestica​ said.    “ slow down ! there are seconds you know ! ”

To the #Blackout Community and Tumblr at large, 

We know you must have a lot of questions or are feeling distressed about the news. The world has been dealing with a lot this year, and it is an especially harrowing time for Black Americans and Black folks abroad. We know your biggest question right now could be summed up by a quote from Toni Morrison:

“What can I do where I am?”

Here at #TheBlackout, we have decided to help you start finding an answer to that question - we feel that we need each other. We need unity, organization, a clear sense of direction, but more importantly, a space where you can be yourself without judgement or fear.

So, in addition to boosting your art and businesses, our highest priority right now is to provide you all with resources to help you start from where you are.

This is a masterpost of places you can donate, find mental health + spaces for radical self-care, and just do something fun. We will be adding on as things change. 

Donate/Boost/Sign:

Minneapolis Freedom Bail Fund  & Louisville Community Bail Fund 

Reclaim the Block

Black Visions Collective

The Official GoFundMe of George Floyd’s Family

Official Petition for Breonna Taylor 

Justice for Regis Official Fund

Tony McDade’s Memorial Fund

Black Lives Matter Network

Mental Health Resources:

Ethel’s Club - Black-owned and operated social club offering access to Black therapists and a multitude of creative events for People of Color. 

Crisis Text Line - A different approach to crisis intervention, Crisis Text Line offers you help when you text 741-741. You’ll be able to chat with someone who is willing to listen and provide you with additional resources.

Shine Text. – Black-owned! Sign up to receive cheerful texts and tips every day. 

Therapy For Black Girls - A Black-owned a directory to help you find Black therapists in your area. 

Tips for Organizing/Protesting:

Knowing your rights - ACLU

How To Prepare for a Protest. (Remember to wear a mask in or to protect yourself!)

A Twitter thread of suggested readings

Fun Online Communities and Things to Do:

Some of our favorite online communities. 

Nerd Culture: @blacknerdproblems, @superheroesincolor

Poetry and Literary Spaces: Cave Canem Literary Balms program for Black poets,  Nuyorician Online Open Mic Events, Well-Read Black Girl

Podcasts: Therapy For Black Girls, Strong Black Legends by Netflix’s Strong Black Lead, The Read with Crissle and Kid Fury.

Hobbies: #BlackBirdersWeek by BlackAFinSTEM (5/31 - 6/8), Wellness Week by Black Girl Gamers. 

Tumblr has always been a fierce believer in free speech and the power it gives to the people who wield it. Throughout history, free speech has been the most important tool used to fight for racial and social justice. The protests being held in honor of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery are no different. They are important. They should not be ignored or derided. The disproportionate violence Black people face from those who have power in our country is not acceptable. It’s on all of us, regardless of race, to stand up for what is right, to demand justice, and to demand change. 

Say their names.

        “ nadia, this ain’t my scene. ” yeah, there was one time that cloud danced for the sake of saving tifa from a horrible fate at the hands of don corneo, and the makeover that followed had tainted whatever enjoyment the memory held. he may’ve gotten into it, but the memory still brought him some amount of discomfort. 

        “ if you actually need somethin’, i’ll stay. otherwise, i got deliveries to get to. ”

Queen of Peace - Florence + the Machine

longing  /  endearing  one  -  liners  as  taken  from  the  website  pinterest  . customize  as  you  wish  !