Yes, it’s true. Lady Pieces has started a Twitter and yes, it’ll be easier to maintain than Instagram because it requires way less work. Such is the beauty of social media.

Give it a follow and we’ll be sure to follow you back! We can promote published pieces, bring new readers and writers to the publication, and just be little stinkers on the internet. If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that nine days before the election is a great time to join Twitter.

Catch you on the flippety flip!

Lady Pieces is on Twitter! was originally published in Lady Pieces on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

• The person running Herman Cain’s Twitter account and downplaying COVID even though Cain died of COVID
• The guy that touches your waist when he passes by you at the bar even though there was no reason for it
• The Stormtrooper that punched Baby Yoda
• My really mean fifth grade teacher Ms. Sanchez
• The lady from that video that freaked out about Bath & Body Works peach bellini candles
• My sleep paralysis demon
• The TMZ guy
• Brett Kavanaugh’s buddy Squee
• The green guy from the Mucinex commercials
• ICE hysterectomy doctor
• Ghislaine Maxwell
• Himself

Trump’s Shortlist of Supreme Court Nominees was originally published in Lady Pieces on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

During this time (and honestly, all the time) it’s crucial for us to amplify the voices of Black writers.

I know Lady Pieces is a humor publication, and that humor can be a way to lighten the emotional load during times like these, but we must not forget that humor is a tool of resistance. It is a way for us to fight hegemony and take away power from oppressors. We are blessed in having a significant following on this website and we implore each and every one of you to read work by Black writers and not take everything you see on the news or on social media at face value. Dig deeper, look at sources, see why videos are edited the way they are. Look at this guy, for example. If you’d only seen the news, you might think he’s a victim. The full footage shows he was an instigator with a weapon. Always dig deeper; take the time to educate yourself and not put the onus on Black people to have to educate you.

I’ve chosen the five pieces below because they cover so many aspects of what Black people disproportionately have to deal with, from police brutality to all kinds of aggressions in the workplace. It is on us to educate ourselves and, during these complex conversations, prioritize the voices of those actually experiencing the oppression themselves. We encourage you to read these pieces, discover others, and signal boost more pieces.

“What Happened To Ahmaud Arbery Is Scarier Than His Death Video” by Ezinne Ukoha

What Happened To Ahmaud Arbery Is Scarier Than His Death Video

“5 Ways White People Can Take Action in Response to White and State-Sanctioned Violence” by Showing Up for Racial Justice

5 Ways White People Can Take Action in Response to White and State-Sanctioned Violence

“Maintaining Professionalism In The Age of Black Death Is….A Lot” by Shenequa Golding

Maintaining Professionalism In The Age of Black Death Is….A Lot

“Amy Cooper’s Anti-Black Wisdom” by Andre Henry

Amy Cooper Isn’t Innocent

“The Unique Frustration of Being Black and in Charge” by The Only Black Guy in the Office

The Unique Frustration of Being Black and in Charge

Please feel free to share more of your favorite pieces or links to your own work in the comments below. And also remember to donate if you can; kamaraxtaurus compiled this helpful list on Twitter. Please support this fight against bigotry and hatred.

Please Read These Five Vital Essays was originally published in Lady Pieces on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.

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This book is a labor of love published by an independent hybrid press and it would mean the world to me if you’d give it a chance! It reads a lot like my blog does: mostly funny, slightly sad, weird, usually a fun time. It was possible because of people who read my blog on Medium, and I will always be grateful for that. Thank you all so much!

Now I’m going to celebrate! Aka drink $5 wine and eat some Hot Cheetos. Huzzah!