Maya L, Pre-PhD (she/her)

I'm officially starting coursework for my Film and Media Studies PhD on Tuesday. If y'all have it in your hearts to help a sista out, my wishlist is below. Thank you for your kindness and support. 💙 #PhDloading #PhilanasShorties #PhDlife amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls…

— bratz celebrates twitches anniversary. 🔮🌞🌙 make these real so I can purchase them NOW! they’re so cute! my brand right here.

"Once upon a time, a man got fucked. That's the story of Black people in America...Angry is good. Angry gets shit done."

I’ve never even considered asking whites their opinion on the movie because I genuinely don’t give a dimma damn what they thought of it.

white people will see a piece of Black art that is beloved by Black people because of its cultural value and swear up and down its bad. lowkey it’s just them klan genes jumping out

"These dazzling new plantation owners built a pipeline to take our children from school to prison quicker than a cut can bleed."

how did i never consider the fact that baby babble actually imitate the sounds of the real language. like this is so clearly french

I hate when dialogue is overly explained. If I’m reading a book or watching a show, especially if it’s about black culture, I don’t need every detail explained because I should get it. If non black people are engaging with the work, tell them to use Google.

sammie i get why you dove in headfirst

white people love explaining how they didn’t really like sinners

#Sinners cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw breaks down how IMAX cameras were used on set.

MTV Unplugged was a cultural phenomenon — a stage where legends stripped it back and proved their artistry live.

Lorraine Hansberry, author of the acclaimed play, "A Raisin in the Sun," was the first black woman to write a play performed on Broadway in 1959.

I hear folks are looking for accessible Black stories with Black women leads! I have a sitcom called “The Comic Shop” that you can watch on YouTube right now! Full season is up. Don’t just talk about it—be about it. Pull up!

everyone go watch a supernatural ya movie with a black lead before october is over!

About last night 🎉 Misty Copeland gave her final bow at our 85th Anniversary Gala, a breathtaking farewell before a star-studded sold-out audience and a historic free simulcast that filled Alice Tully Hall 💫✨ #AmericanBalletTheatre #ABT85

“I don’t care if you’re purple, yellow, or green” - a person who definitely cares that you’re black 😭😭😭 y’all not SLICK