This Black Love Appreciation Thread Is The Best Thing You'll See All Day
It's been a rough year this February and it's only been a week. From Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill's unfortunate quarrel to the drama surrounding Gayle King's interview with Lisa Leslie, it's safe that we could all use a boost of positivity and this viral thread on Twitter is exactly the type of content you need to see on your timeline today. Whoever told you Black love wasn't alive and well in America was a damn lie and this thread is proof of this fact.
Inspired by a tweet by Twitter user, @KeyKey_Shepard asking Black men to "upload a picture of the Black woman that you're treating right, having sex with on the regular and making happy," hundreds of men of all ages blessed our feeds with a tribute to their partner that will give you all the feels.
Black men. Upload a picture of the black woman that you're treating right, having sex with on the regular and making her happy ... I'm trying to see something 🤔
— Key ❤️ (@KeyKey_Shepard) February 3, 2020
Love hit a lil' different when it''s Black AF and these men showing their love and their appreciation for their Black queens is the best thing you'll see all day. Scroll below to see Black men giving us big king energy and showing their women hella love on Twitter:
@KeyKey_Shepard 14 years together. Married for 12 years. That's my Queen aka my Ride or Die. https://t.co/8xqPmz4ITt— 🇭🇹👑King James👑🇭🇹 (@🇭🇹👑King James👑🇭🇹) 1580844998
"14 years together. Married for 12 years. That's my Queen aka my Ride or Die."
@KeyKey_Shepard https://t.co/lt69qLdETX— Halal B Sure (@Halal B Sure) 1580795724
@KeyKey_Shepard 2016 vs. 2020 still going strong ! https://t.co/YPLSSc1HKh— Ordiefly Apparel (@Ordiefly Apparel) 1580916340
"2016 vs. 2020 still going strong!"
@KeyKey_Shepard https://t.co/AfeU4xUPgr— African American Community Member (@African American Community Member) 1580781556
@KeyKey_Shepard My 👑 https://t.co/J9o7dkfFVm— J (@J) 1580797649
@KeyKey_Shepard https://t.co/wItvYqhwTV— Sax 🅿️ (@Sax 🅿️) 1580842107
@KeyKey_Shepard Her fine ass. https://t.co/cdvuMA75KC— péèl (@péèl) 1580836139
@KeyKey_Shepard https://t.co/wueZpXBNU2— Guel👨🏾💻...Hollywood 👨🏾✈️ (@Guel👨🏾💻...Hollywood 👨🏾✈️) 1580774698
@KeyKey_Shepard ❤️ https://t.co/j3v6IOSQKP— kore_de (@kore_de) 1580870937
@KeyKey_Shepard @riannablair_ 💕💕 https://t.co/rVKYX9iWGd— Dior (@Dior) 1580858722
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ItGirl 100 Honors Black Women Who Create Culture & Put On For Their Cities
As they say, create the change you want to see in this world, besties. That’s why xoNecole linked up with Hyundai for the inaugural ItGirl 100 List, a celebration of 100 Genzennial women who aren’t afraid to pull up their own seats to the table. Across regions and industries, these women embody the essence of discovering self-value through purpose, honey! They're fierce, they’re ultra-creative, and we know they make their cities proud.
VIEW THE FULL ITGIRL 100 LIST HERE.
Don’t forget to also check out the ItGirl Directory, featuring 50 Black-woman-owned marketing and branding agencies, photographers and videographers, publicists, and more.
THE ITGIRL MEMO
I. An ItGirl puts on for her city and masters her self-worth through purpose.
II. An ItGirl celebrates all the things that make her unique.
III. An ItGirl empowers others to become the best versions of themselves.
IV. An ItGirl leads by example, inspiring others through her actions and integrity.
V. An ItGirl paves the way for authenticity and diversity in all aspects of life.
VI. An ItGirl uses the power of her voice to advocate for positive change in the world.
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Tyler James Williams Explains Why His And Quinta Brunson 'Abbott Elementary' Characters Should Remain Friends
While Abbott Elementary fans are hoping that Janine and Gregory end up together, the show’s star has another take. Tyler James Williams plays Gregory on the Emmy award-winning sitcom, and he recently stopped by The Jennifer Hudson Show to share his point of view on his storyline with Janine, which Quinta Brunson plays.
“I hate to say it. I know that everybody’s always mad at me for this. I don’t necessarily want to see them together,” he revealed. “It’s partially an actor’s choice, but also somebody who, like, I read a lot of scripts all the time. I watch a lot of TV, a lot of film. I don’t think that we see displays of platonic love between two people often. I think it’s really easy to go right to they have feelings for each other, therefore they should be together. I like this dynamic of exploring withholding that and just actively loving each other where they are. That I like to see more.”
If you recall, they were co-workers who became friends but were secretly crushing on each other. They’ve had many awkward run-ins during and after school, like the unforgettable club scene where they were dancing nervously with each other in season one, and in season two, they finally kiss. However, it only made things even more awkward, and they decided to just be friends. Tyler further explained why he thinks it’s important to showcase that type of relationship on screen.
“I think it’s time for that. I think TV allows people to see things that could be their lives for the first time, and I think seeing a healthy friendship that is deeply caring about one another in a work atmosphere needs to be shown more than the relationship,” he concluded.
Abbott Elementary comes on every Wednesday at 9 p.m. EST on ABC.
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