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We're deeply saddened by the passing of Alex Wheatle, a legendary novelist and a phenomenal leader in Black British literature. His powerful storytelling and dedication to uplifting Black voices earned him an MBE and numerous other awards. His impact on literature and young readers will never be forgotten. Our thoughts are with his family at this very sad time. Peace and love. The Black British Book Festival Team

we'd like to welcome you back @charltonbrooker

The Kissinger/Eric Schmidt book on AI basically states that the real promise of AI, from their perspective, is as a tool of perception manipulation - that eventually people will not be able to interpret or perceive reality without the help of an AI via cognitive diminishment and learned helplessness. For that to happen, online reality must become so insane that real people can no longer distinguish real from fake in the virtual realm so that they can then become dependent on certain algorithms to tell them what is "real". Please, please realize that we are in a war against the elites over human perception and that social media is a major battleground in that war. Hold onto your critical thinking and skepticism and never surrender it.

I don’t care if it sounds unrealistic I’m achieving it next year

2025 I’m gonna be sexier lol Soz I don’t make up the rules

I have compiled a list of book recommendations for those interested in classical African literature and Africanist perspectives. I will keep adding to the list.

Deansgate Chaos 🚗💥 Deansgate, Manchester’s key artery for over 200 years, is now a one-way bottleneck with half its width given to barely-used cycle lanes (unless you’re a Deliveroo rider). Pat Karney, @patkarney I respect you, but this mess is on your watch. It took me 1 hour 10 mins just to get from Lloyd St to Princess Parkway — to start my journey home. Tourism won’t sustain this city forever. Commerce — Manchester’s true lifeblood — is suffering, with empty office space multiplying. Today I saw motorists fighting in the street. Total chaos. Sort it out before it’s too late. Today you are asking people not to drive into Manchester as you know with the Derby and other stuff going on, the city will be choked. Hopefully not to death. 💪if you agree with my sentiments, please like, RT this post and follow if you feel the council are wrong. 💪

@holsbryan Congrats Hollie! So well deserved! 👏🏾

BIFA nomm'd

i have so so so much love in my heart but only 3 texts back per day. in total

everything

EXCLUSIVE: Mare of Easttown star Angourie Rice and Spike Fearn (Ella McCay) are leading a UK-set romcom for Focus Features, Working Title and Parkville Pictures deadline.com/2024/08/angour…

Nobody can ever gaslight me into thinking I'm a bad person. I have my ways & I have my days, but I'm solid & my love is real & genuine every step of the way🫶🏽

Sorry I do not reach out as often as I used to, I have been second guessing my career path,debating my life choices,and sleeping in any free time I get to escape the reality that is my life.

Some powerful words from Directors UK member Matthew Evans in The Observer, on the challenges currently facing UK TV production: ow.ly/Sy1M50SHqXc Greater action is needed to protect our industry's ecosystem.

@Debbie_Howard1 Massive congratulations! 👏🏾

#Supacell ⚡️ Coming June 2024 🎬🔥

Renewal quote for my car insurance is almost double because of “increase in cost of living”….. I. Am. Shaking.

@Teanne1 CONGRATULATIONS!! 🔥👏🏾

😂😂pure joy! A night to remember #EEBAFTA

Congratulations to everyone at last night's 2024 BAFTA Film Awards ceremony, including our members whose work was recognsied. 🎉 It's been another fantastic year for the craft of filmmaking! See the full list of winners 👇 bafta.org/film/awards/20…

@SamMasud37 Amazing work - looking forward to watching!

💥 Boarders - BBC3 - 20th February 💥 Shoutout to all the kind peeps in-front and behind the camera who helped bring this one together.