Right quick, If you are not Black, this feeling that you have today. Hold on to it. Sit in it. Swim through it. Then. Try to understand that Black people feel that feeling while trying to: work, love, travel, raise children, etc. and consider that when you interact with us.

Happy Birthday @clearing_blocks!

Might I suggest some light reading this morning? My latest for The Prompt is out today.

I love Chicago Public Libraries. I am very vocal about that. I particularly love Blackstone Branch. I started visiting when I lived in Hyde Park. It is a wonder. A Southside gem.

"Your work does not speak for itself." A reminder from my past self. I promise no job is worth the damage to your self- esteem and self-worth that working in an environment that does not appreciate you will do. #Work #WorkCulture #CorporateCulture thepromptmag.com/survive-cap…

Is anyone attending EFA Conference this year? I’m considering. #AmEditing

Thank for hosting today @CarolinaMarie_V. Filling the #ACESChat hole in our hearts! Love seeing all of the very cute and very sweet #StetPets

A1: I’m Dilane. Newest member of the ACES Board of Directors. I’m a writer, editor, and project manager. Unfortunately, no #StetPet, but I’m looking forward to seeing everyone else’s! #NotAtACES

Idk what nineties baby needs this information, but Taco Bell brought back the bacon club chalupa. Do with that information what you will.

Besides the OBVIOUS ISSUE, this is also evidence that it’s boomer (some, not all, again obviously) parents who are the “participation trophy” generation and not millennials.

I am so grateful to attend #ACESEvolve. It was so informative. What a time to be surrounded by my brilliant peers.

Make sure your media consumption includes body diversity. #ACESEvolve

Beware biased verbs like harbor, pack, and lurk. Alternatively, use has, contains, provides. #ACESEvolve

It seems as though “be specific” is the universal rule for inclusive language. #ACESEvolve

I just want to live tweet everything @jillysull is saying. #ACESEvolve

I got a front-row seat to @jillysull’s session! I’ve been looking forward to it for the whole conference. #ACESEvolve

Prejudice comes from somewhere. Editors are the guardians of the gate. Who is gonna stop this from going to the masses? C. Cresap #ACESEvolve

When “don’t ask don’t tell” was repealed, we were both celebrating and in crisis. J. Harmon #ACESEvolve

A list of identities is not character development. C. Cresap #ACESEvolve

Tropes are lifeblood of some genre fiction. But can easily lead down the -ism/-ist road. #ACESEvolve

Characters don’t have to be bad. They can also be oversimplified. Where the only thing they are is queer. They have no plot. #ACESEvolve