bookish social media picks

My current understanding of the social-media “follower” concept has led me to stop following individuals who are appear to me not active on their accounts or not strong news/research sources. However, these ‘unworthy’ followers cannot be forgotten (by me). This means I need to write a Blog post to properly respect these voices instead of just throwing them away.

@4BlackThen: “Black Then…”
@AfricainWords: “Africa in Words is a blog focusing on cultural production and Africa. We cover books, art, film, history, music, ideas and people and the ways they interact.”
@AfricanaSJU: “Africana Studies is the investigation of ideas, culture, experiences, literature, religion, philosophy, history, and ways of life of people of African descent.”
@AfricanWriter1: “African literature, writers & ideas, since 2004. | Submissions to write [at] africanwriter [.] com…”
@alondra: “Author of @sociallifeofdna. @columbiasocsci professor + dean. @asa_skat chair-elect. @datasociety board member.”
@AkwantuoWriting: “Akwantuo is a platform for writing and writers focusing on Africa. We publish writing and organize workshops. Since 2009.”
@angelaflournoy: “Books, snacks and life (emphasis on snacks). Debut novel THE TURNER HOUSE is available via @HMHbooks. I don't read DMs.”
@AWeheliye: “African American Studies, Northwestern University…”
@blackauthors: “Literary community for anyone who brings a book to life.”
@blackfacts: “http://BlackFacts.com is the world’s oldest & largest online repository of #Black #History information.”
@BlerdBookClub: “Many minds wrapped around a good book. Join our Goodreads group, #Blerdbookclub chats on Twitter. We booknerd hard in these tweets!”
@BonVivantUK: “The NAME is Àyò̩délé Morocco-Clarke. Wordsmith & Nonconformist. At other times I am a lawyer, #NuclearEnergy, #Environmental, Oil&Gas law expert…”
@booksaboutafric: “I love to read books with an African touch…”
@brittlepaper: “African literature and literary culture via news, poetry, fiction, and gossip.”
@DWill5: “Teacher. Questor. Soul Story. Bridge Builder. Conduit. Under (and Above) Ground Conductor. Professor of African American Literature.”
@CainePrize: “The Caine Prize for African Writing, now in its 17th year. Always something new from Africa…”
@CapricornRadio: “rained as an Systems Analyst and employed in the energy industry, host James Swagger embraces research in order to unveil our true cultural blueprint…”
@carolynedgar: “Lawyer and writer. Chocolate-coated, freaky and habit-forming. Detroiter in my heart, New Yorker in my soul.”
@chikaunigwe: “writer,mother,wife, TEDxEuston team. My latest novel is Night Dancer (Jonathan Cape, 2012) . Author On Black Sisters Street (Jonathan…”
@chrisabani
@DarkMattersProj: “Raising the profile of POC in genre media :: social justice & representation site: https://thisisdarkmatters.org/ …”
@DoulaLoves: “Spiritual Doula, RN, Author, Childbirth Educator, Pregnancy Life Coach, Prenatal Yoga Instructor.”
@drjendwilliams: “Assistant Professor of English & Women’s and Gender Studies; writer & black feminist cultural critic; loves greens, cornbread, and (savory) grits…”
@DrIbram: “@UF Historian ~ @BlkPerspectives Editor ~ #NY Born ~ @FAMU_1887 Made ~ Author of #Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of …”
@DumiLM: “CUNY prof, suburban inequality, education, gender justice, author of 'Inequality in the Promised Land', and infamous hater of Drake…”
@eimasuen: “Nigerian novelist, medical doctor, Warri boy, father and husband.”
@EsoWon: “EsoWon Books located at 4327 Degnan Blvd. is one of the largest African American Bookstores in the country.”
@GelanLambert: “Artist of Haitian roots, versatile in all art disciplines (uncategorized), who's been blessed 2 have graced the stage w/ legends. Ayo! 🇭🇹🇺🇸🍒🖤🍏👣✌🏿”
@historianspeaks: “On the scene with a scholarly lean. #HBCU Professor, #Historian, #Author/ Studies #Africa, #African Americans, and the #African Diaspora…”
@HUEMANBOOKS: “Largest Online African American Bookstore located in Harlem carrying all ebooks and books. Calendar of events including special book signings with…”
@hystericalblkns: “Christina Sharpe. Professor. Monstrous Intimacies (Duke 2010). http://amzn.to/kZHlpd In the Wake (Duke 2016).”
@iamblackscifi: “http://BlackSci-Fi.Com is the premier site for Sci-Fi,Sci-Fact & other Speculative Fiction; highlighting its impact on black culture.”
@Icess: “An Afro-Latino writer, blogger, storyteller, and social media fan girl. I tell cool stories and I help people write better. #VONA15 alum Kimibilo Fellow 2016…”
@ikhide: “I am a reader who writes. Highly opinionated to the point of distraction. The book and the library are dying. Ideas live.”
@Isabelwilkerson: “Author of The Warmth of Other Suns, about the search for freedom during the Great Migration, a watershed in American history.”
@JedidahIslerPhD: “Relentless Dreamer / Astrophysicist / Science Lover / Innovator / TED Fellow / Founder & Host @VanguardSTEM / @NatGeo Emerging Explorer / …”
@JG_PACA: “JG_PACA provides access to a collection of films, and publications that highlight a 30-year career in cultural activism through the lens of Pan…”
@jmjafrx: “black diasporic things | "an intoxication of pleasurable amusement" | assistant prof of africana studies & history @ johns hopkins u | married to #NOLa”
@Lit_for_Life: “A viral lit resource center for teachers collides with our revolving literary salon. If you’re an English teacher or writer/journalist we want to meet you!”
@MANUAMPIM: “Historian and primary researcher specializing in Africana Studies…”
@MarlonJames5: “[author of A Brief History of Seven Killings]”
@montmaven: “writer. essayist. poet. artist. photographer. chef consultant: development economist,entrepreneur Life/Business Coach…”
@Mutabaruka_Ja: “Poet. The Cutting Edge. Steppin' Razor. Jamaica. Africa.”
@MsTerryMcMillan: “I write novels. I try to live honestly and not selfishly. Though sometimes I fail. Will try harder.”
@MsJayye: “Poet, author, creative catalyst determined to LIVE OUT LOUD, ON PURPOSE!”
@myHNN: “History News Network is wholly devoted to the task of putting events in the news into historical perspective every day.”
@myloveisaverb: “ackie's Daughter | Author, For Sizakele | Poet | Performance Activist…”
@Nalo_Hopkinson: “Fantasy/science fiction writer. Achy crafter. Fibro. Neurodiverse. Mouthy Jcan cisfemme w power tools.”
@NatalieBaszile: “Author of the novel Queen Sugar from @PamelaDormanbks. Tea drinker. Movie lover. Member of the San Francisco Writers' Grotto…”
@NisiShawl: “Award-winning sf/f author; Clarion West alumna; singer; teacher; reviewer; editor; co-founder of the Carl Brandon Society; beginning birder; lover of MJ.”
@OneThroneMag: “Online literary magazine, published biannually. One Throne showcases the foremost in short fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry.”
@OctaviasBrood: “Octavia's Brood: Science Fiction from Social Justice Movements, an anthology of sci fi written by organizers/visionaries. Out on AK Press April 2015.”
@panashechig: “Founding editor(@MxVanguard). Novelist (Sweet Medicine http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0192XTPUG/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_awdo_OrRzwb02HJWJ6 …). Curator (@Abantu_ Book Festival)…”
@PYPM215: “The Philly Youth Poetry Movement - 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to helping Philly youth discover the power of their voices…”
@ProfKori: “author of award-winning book Living with Lynching. black feminist. cultural critic. runner. [Ida B. Wells]”
@rebeccawalker: “Writer. Producer. Mother. My novel, Adé: A Love Story is on its way to the big screen—with Madonna directing.”
@rinceya: “I like reading, writing, and retweeting. BookTuber. Contributing Editor at @BookRiot. Eater at all the restaurants. Spreadsheets are my spiritual gifting.”
@Rob_Bland: “Professor, hoops head, rap nerd. I study the Reconstruction era in American memory.”
@seelolago: “anthropologist. creator of @noshamemov and @meninwhiteshirt. she/her. third culture kid. ADD. RTs = we go together…”
@ShanaRedmond: “Scholar & Professor of Black culture and politics // Lover-Fighter // Writer // Music Enthusiast // Author of #Anthem…”
@Sisterswriteon: “#SistersWriteOn joins together women of color who write. Need inspiration? A book recommendation? We got you!”
@skylightbooks: “Indie Bookstore in Los Angeles. What a neighborhood bookstore should be. Tweets by several staffers.”
@snelsonus: “UCLA Professor of African and African American Art History, Director, UCLA African Studies Center. I see lots of shiny objects in the world. Tweets…”
@SoledadFrancis: “Educated. Uppity. Bourgeois. Art History Professor at GSU. In love with Tennessee. Read about me in the novel SOLEDAD by Brandi L. Bates…”
@tayari: “Author of SILVER SPARROW & LEAVING ATLANTA. New novel; AN AMERICAN MARRAIGE forthcoming 2/2018.”
@thenaomijackson: “Author of novel THE STAR SIDE OF BIRD HILL (2015, Penguin Press). Brooklynite. Child of the Caribbean. Nomad.”
@thenewjimcrow: “Official news related to The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, by Michelle Alexander …”
@tchimurenga: “Author of No Doubt: The Murder(s) of Oscar Grant. I am a journalist, and Black Lives Have Always Mattered To Me.”
@tonya_writes: “Science fiction, fantasy & horror #writer. Read my stories at http://specfics.com…”
@Tseday: “I connect esoteric dots | Conscious Enlightenment | Faith | Eschatology | @yorkuniversity alumna…”
@vromans: “Independent since 1894.”
@WalidahImarisha: “Writer, educator, poet, public scholar. Co-editor Octavia's Brood: Sci Fi Stories from Social Justice Movements. Author Angels w Dirty Faces, & Scars/Stars.”
@WritersofColour: “Media Diversified is a non-profit independent publishing platform that aims to advance the discourse around race, politics, identity and popular…”
@YALEAFAMstudies: “The African American Studies Department at Yale University…”

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