Yeah, it’s not worth it. Hopefully I can get the communities I liked there started here!

Thanks!

That’s a good question, I’m not sure! Whatever you guys can think of.

Thanks!

No I completely understand! While we are different, I’m a Black American, I’m struggling to get my family out of a crappy area as is, imagine what would happen when Trump is president? Not to mention the majority of his cult members, who are horrible as is towards Black folks and any other minority groups… His cabinet picks…? Supreme Court…? So fun… 😭

My bestie, despite being born in the US is Guyanese, so I’m really hoping that she can stay. If she leaves, I wouldn’t know what to do.

I figured Mastodon might have something but I was surprised to hear that it’s biggest black-led instance was closed down after loads of harrassment. I’m tired of this happening.

No no, you gave me a much needed reality check. Just saw articles about minority groups being run off of some Fedi platforms and it’s very disheartening. Although, I’m glad to see instances like Beehaw and whatever else make sure that everyone has a seat at the table if that makes sense.

almost entirely off the table on a filament string. Can you believe it? I wish I had taken a photo of this mishap.

Woah! No I can’t!

No no, I get it! What’s terrible about it? If it’s okay to ask.

Yeah, I’ve never been there mentally, but I’m doing okay right now. I like listening to music, drawing, photography, reading webcomics and a bunch of other creative things.

I will! Thanks!

There’s a Black Mastodon?!

There’s some Italo Pop in there too. All of my wraps have been solid, quite proud. 😆

A mix of Afrobeats & J-Pop.

This is hilarious to me. 😆

EDIT: OMG, I’m dying here, one song would talk about how kawaii someone is and then another song would talk about humping stuff. 😭

Broaden your horizons!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1FoCMHxim9nfs4?si=6oCuc3nVTu6Jv4wSex41zA&pi=u-vFpwG5B9TIOx (Features: Afrobeats, Rap, Hip-hop, J-Pop, Italo Pop, K-Pop, Reggae & Jazz, RnB and Funk.)

Fun post! I practice Hoodoo, which is Afro-American Folk Magic. It encompasses various West African spiritual practices under one term and is based on the belief that nature — trees, plants, and similar entities — has spirits that deserve our respect. This practice involves conjuring spirits, connecting with the roots, honoring our ancestors, divination, and offering praise.

I’m still learning, but recently the women who have shaped me into who I am today chose me through their spirits (This is called mounting). I want to make them proud. While working with spirits can be a bit intimidating, my culture teaches that you cannot engage with ‘the roots’ without understanding them, and there are as many benevolent spirits as there are malevolent ones.

I’m not entirely sure how this will come across, but I believe it’s best for this group to remain as it is. I understand that some may disagree, but I’ve been feeling uncertain about the term ‘POC.’ Not every one of us will share the same experiences, and I think it’s perfectly acceptable for those of us who wish to create spaces that reflect our individual cultures. I believe we can coexist positively, as long as we maintain respect for one another.

I don’t really see it as such, so I’m just going to say agree to disagree.

Recovering from the flu. I’m just glad I can breathe again.

i tried to do a flip, it didn’t go so well.

what made you go for a flip?

while it’s not helping me much, i wanted to have a way to run away from smartphone hell and i just keep running back.

this is still a cute lil phone though.

Everything’s good until I make a typo xD

It’s alright, annoys me sometimes but I think that’s because I’m used to qwerty keyboards.