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Nicole πŸ“š

@ontheurbanshelf

Book Blogger πŸ€“πŸ’…πŸ½ All things books πŸ“• and life 🌱, I enjoy all genres but urban lit is my favorite πŸ“š πŸ“ŒYouTube: https://youtube.com/@ontheurbanshelf?si=714tOewSTIkjbbCF

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Mark 11:24 πŸ™πŸΎ
β€œTherefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.”

12.03.2026 13:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Moderation on Blacksky-Only Posts: A Community Proposal Our team has explored several ways to make permissioned posts possible. Now we’re bringing the decision back to the community. Below are three approaches to moderation: a machine-learning system that ...

Based on the People's Assembly feedback we are sharing 3 proposals for Blacksky-Only Posts. The blog contains 3 possible options and a link to vote on what you feel is best! Let's make this decision together and get Blacksky-Only posts launched!

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11.03.2026 00:10 πŸ‘ 380 πŸ” 141 πŸ’¬ 19 πŸ“Œ 61
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πŸ“Œ Black Book News:
These are some new urban lit releases in 2026. As this genre evolves, we are breaking through the stigma and focusing on the themes that make urban lit special such as resilience and ambition.

I’m looking forward to reading:
1. Rich and Rotten
2. A High Value Goon
3. Bronco

11.03.2026 21:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Intelligence

11.03.2026 17:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Reading! Helping others!

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TBR Tuesday πŸ“š
I’ve added How to Say Babylon, at her book talk she discussed her use of poetry and Rasta upbringing. I Love You Too Much yall know I love urban lit, this one is about a dangerous obsession. Kelly’s Jazz album balances tempo and spontaneity.

What’s new on your TBR? #blackbooksky

10.03.2026 22:19 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Matthew 13:22 πŸ™πŸΎ
The seed sown among thorns is the person who hears the word, but worldly cares and the seductiveness of wealth choke the word, so it produces nothing.

10.03.2026 12:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you liked Joe’s College Road Trip by Tyler Perry then you’d love .. Black AF by Michael Harriot. In a time where black history is being erased, these stories provide a poignant response. They educate while entertaining, leaving us with a new outlook on Black history.
#blackbooksky #booksky

09.03.2026 23:13 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

That’s true but the new CEO hasn’t done anything yet 😬. And we still have Fanbase.

09.03.2026 23:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Unfortunately, Meta is no better πŸ˜‚

09.03.2026 19:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Cornbread tried it πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
#blacksky

09.03.2026 12:01 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I love reading books written by Black women because he’s sis this is exactly what I want

09.03.2026 02:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Ari Lennox is coming to the city in May. I GOTTA see her.

09.03.2026 02:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Trump Calls for GOP to Pass Major Attack on US Voting Rights 'At the Expense of Everything Else' | Common Dreams As Trump pushes Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act, the ACLU warns that it and related bills "aren't about keeping our elections free and fair. They're about politicians setting the stage to i...

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09.03.2026 02:34 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 8 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Me too! I just found the photo on Pinterest πŸ˜‚

08.03.2026 02:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Matthew 7:26-27 πŸ™πŸΎ
26 β€œBut everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. 27 The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash.”

07.03.2026 12:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Friday Favorites πŸ’œπŸ§‘β€οΈ
Reading πŸ“š: Black AF History by Michael Harriot. Book Quotes on my tiktok.
Watching πŸ“Ί: James Clear w/ Mel Robbins, a great convo reinforcing ideas from his book.
Listening 🎢: Before I Die by Kirk Franklin.

What are your current favs?
#blackbooksky

07.03.2026 03:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Matthew 6:24 πŸ™πŸΎ
24 No one can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.

06.03.2026 19:02 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This or That Book Edition πŸ“š
One POV or multiple POV?

I’ll go first, I like both but multiple POV are more interesting to me.

06.03.2026 03:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“Œ Black Book News
At the 57th NAACP Image Awards ⭐️, these were a few of the authors recognized for their outstanding storytelling πŸ“š
1. Fiction: Death of the Author
2. Non-Fiction: A More Perfect Party
3. Instructional: Who Better Than You?
4. Debut Author: Red Clay
#blackbooksky

05.03.2026 02:26 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Mark 3:13-15 πŸ™πŸΎ
13 Now Jesus went up the mountain and called for those he wanted, and they came to him. 14 He appointed 12 so that they would be with him and he could send them to preach and 15 to have authority to cast out demons.

05.03.2026 02:23 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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TBR Tuesday πŸ“š
I’m focusing on reading more of what’s on my shelf. I’ve added Do it Anyway by Tasha Cobbs Leonard, I love self-help. And Linden Hills by Gloria Naylor, I’m trying to read more black classics. This is one my favorite jazz albums for reading!

What’s new on your TBR? #blackbooksky

04.03.2026 02:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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If you liked Beauty in Black, you’d love the Prada Plan Series by Ashley Antionette. Both series follow young girls forced into the underworld but determined to find their way out. They encounter romance, deception and danger but they use their street smarts to transform their lives. #blackbooksky

03.03.2026 00:09 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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02.03.2026 03:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Because Black.

02.03.2026 03:43 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Matthew 5:13-14 πŸ™πŸΎ
13"You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its flavor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled on by people! 14 You are the light of the world.

01.03.2026 17:42 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Matthew 9:20-22 πŸ™πŸΎ
A woman suffering from a hemorrhage for 12 years came up behind him and touched his cloak. She kept saying to herself, "If only I touch his cloak, I will be healed. Jesus said to her, "Have courage, daughter! Your faith has made you well." And the woman was healed from that hour.

28.02.2026 14:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Good morning 5am crew β˜€οΈ

28.02.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

God is good, all the time.

28.02.2026 01:21 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Friday Favorites β€οΈπŸ’œπŸ’š
Reading πŸ“š: Out There Screaming Edited by Jordan Peele, this book is increasing my interest in horror.
Watching πŸ“Ί: Walk in It by Pastor Mike, this was a powerful wordπŸ‘πŸΎ
Listening 🎢: Praise This Soundtrack
➰ Honorable mention: Chief Rocka

What are your current favorites?

28.02.2026 00:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0