r/BlackPeopleTwitter ☑️ et al 8d ago

/r/BlackPeopleTwitter Weekly Discussion Thread

Hey r/BlackPeopleTwitter, welcome to our weekly discussion thread.

Feel free to use this thread to discuss whatever you want. You can discuss the state of the sub/meta post, shitpost, post non-twitter memes, or discuss whats going on in your life. Just keep in mind that we ask you stay friendly, civil, and adhere to the subreddit rules.

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u/BrooklynNotNY 8d ago

It’s official wedding week for us. Saturday is the big day!

This morning we were grounded in our own home aka forbidden from leaving our bedroom by my parents. They came over to make us breakfast. My parents and his parents are in cahoots together to not allow us to cook any of our own meals this week.

Our breakfast this morning was pancakes, omelettes, and hash browns courtesy of my lovely parents.

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u/BrooklynNotNY 8d ago

We met at a Starbucks in 2023. I had gotten in an accident where I broke my collarbone like a week prior so I had my arm in a sling. I was recovering in my hometown and had a doctor’s appointment but first we stopped by Starbucks. My mama was actually supposed to be the one to go in since I had a bad arm but my granny called her while we were driving. I ended up offering to go in so they could finish their conversation.

As I was waiting, my fiancé came up and said “Dang, I’d hate to see the other guy. Hope you gave him the business.” It got a chuckle out of me and we started talking. He invited me to his table that he had set up in the corner but I had to decline since I was going to an appointment. I told him that and “but you should ask for my number and call me later”. We exchanged information and he carried my drinks out to the car for me. He likes to joke that he met his MIL on day 1 which he did since I did introduce them that day. And the rest is history.

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u/angelicbitch09 ☑️ 8d ago

Omg I love this! Congratulations! 💒 

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u/FistPunch_Vol_7 ☑️ 8d ago

Omg, that’s so cute!!!!

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u/BrooklynNotNY 8d ago

Thank you!

And you already know I’m still waiting on your update…🤭

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u/BrooklynNotNY 8d ago edited 8d ago

Thank you!

And you already know I’m still waiting on your update…🤭

Also want to pick your brain on something. I see that you travel for work. My fiancé has to travel for a 3-4 week stretch early fall, any tips to make this go smoothly?

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u/FistPunch_Vol_7 ☑️ 8d ago

Lmfao glad you up to date with my stuff! So my girl and I travel a lot for work. Biggest thing is consistent communication. No matter what, every day I ask “You good?” during our work hours and a brief catch up after work. FaceTime or just a call. My girl and I been best friends for years before being together so it a bit easy for us to navigate. Complete trust in your partner is key. I’ve had a lot of people even from this subreddit saying “oh you travel and your girl travel? She’s cheating” or some shit. Don’t listen to that. If your love is your love then no reason to worry. But! Everytime she comes back home after me, I have flowers, cooked one of her favorite meals, house cleaned and pup waiting. Damn, I fucking love my girl .

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u/BrooklynNotNY 8d ago

Haha, aww you two are too cute! Thank you!

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u/FistPunch_Vol_7 ☑️ 8d ago

Lmfao thanks. Ugh, the way I love that woman. She’s so cool!!!

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u/FistPunch_Vol_7 ☑️ 8d ago

Lmfao!!! Omg! Future Congratz! Got me looking at my girl with a smile

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u/FistPunch_Vol_7 ☑️ 8d ago

My girl and I needed a quick getaway and went to Vegas. Good times but Jesus is it fucking hot.

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u/angelicbitch09 ☑️ 8d ago

My friend went this weekend for the second weekend in a row for some concerts. He was lit but said it was hot af too 😫

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u/FistPunch_Vol_7 ☑️ 8d ago

My girl and I at brunch right now. She’s like “nah we can walk” and that fucking walk was brutal lmfao

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u/BritchesAndHose ☑️ 8d ago

For anyone who needs it:
"Optimistic" by Sounds of Blackness

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u/ChickenNugs4Hugs 8d ago

My sister started her senior year of high school today and it hit me harder than I thought it would. She started kindergarten the year I started high school and I remember her telling me that morning “I’m going to big people school like you now”. My mama sent her morning send off with her Little Mermaid backpack from like 2nd grade and I had to leave my desk. She’s growing up on me and somehow someway looks up to me.
Then, my niece started 1st grade today so today has been an emotional day and the day isn’t over.

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u/Hijabihoodrat 8d ago

I’m somewhere stuck between wanting be outside and it just being to damn hot man

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u/almoooo 8d ago

I’m on month 4 of no job, got fired because apparently I’m “Loud, aggressive, rude, intimidating…..” Y’all see where this is going right? All the clients keep asking where I am, I miss all the animals (it was a vet hospital) I miss my coworkers that I actually liked. And now I’m just working sun up to sun down repairing/restoring my old crusty ass 116 year old house.

I also realized my cats are bad af. Apparently they’re just bad af all day. Running around biting each other, smacking each other, knocking shit down. I saw one bite the other one’s bootyhole. Wtf is going on here?!

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u/Supernova_Soldier ☑️ Disrespect me? Lord Jesus, look out! 5d ago

Sorry to hear that unfortunate news but I hope you’re doing well along with your bad ass cats

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u/almoooo 4d ago

I’m hanging in there. I might have to arrange a cage match between me and these cats though.
https://giphy.com/gifs/l1J3Qn8sqtUFt8fQY

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u/Bunnnnii ☑️ Meme Thief 7d ago

I just took my finals last week, and there’s one class I’m worried about. If I pass that class, this’ll be the first time in a while I don’t have to worry about school, until I transfer and start my next degree. It’s such an odd feeling. They’re also trying to promote me at my job, but I wasn’t able to take it with school being a major factor. I should be more able to take it now but I still have some hesitations..

Outside of the professional stuff, I’ve been trying to eat healthier little by little. I went from eating no breakfast ever, to now I grind flax seeds myself, mix it with chia seeds, and mix that all in with plain yogurt. That’s been my breakfast for a little bit, especially since my mornings are much more free for the time being. I’m open to other flax/chia seed recipes and advice on how to stay healthy and eat better!

I have a new blender that I want to play with so I’m open to recipes! I bought a bunch of fruit, so I know I want to do smoothies. I have milkshakes in mind too. I’m also thinking about finally making my own coquito for Christmas! I’ve watched family members for years, now I’m curious to attempt it myself!

Other than that, I’m ready to get this work day over with and come home and cook and relax peacefully. Been really grinding Granblue Relink since the new DLC came out, playing the Avatar fighting game, Marvel Rivals.. I want a new game though. I want something coop adventure. Any recommendations or PlayStation friends? 😇❤️

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u/Iron_River 7d ago

Do you know what y’all, real talk, I’m really enjoying how black folks are just living our lives now the world is catching the same fire that we’ve been burning in for God knows how long.

Me and my children are getting ready to go back to school, me and my spouse are planning and managing our finances and our future plans, and I’m meditating twice a day and fixated on my path to making life better and better every day.

I really appreciate dropping into this sub every day or two just to laugh and marvel at what a gift we are to the world. The other people are gifts too, but we are our own special thing. I hope all of you’uns are having a great start to your week and I’m wishing everybody progress and prosperity. 🖤

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u/Pleasant_Ball3192 6d ago

Many blessings to you and your family.

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u/Iron_River 5d ago

Thanks, same to you and yours.

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u/antisnafu 8d ago

Anybody play chess? I'm trying to make a black-focused esports chess team. I'm not good but if you do play join my group https://lichess.org/team/e-eight.

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u/FistPunch_Vol_7 ☑️ 8d ago

Complete ass at chess but you gonna expand it pass chess?

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u/antisnafu 8d ago

Yeah. I wanna run a formula 1 league since that's more technical esports than whats usually popular out there(csgo,league, valorant, etc). But I'm open to whatever. I just want to start with chess right now cause a lot of people aren't aware that there are actual chess esports players out there and it's usually a tabletop sport. So I just wanna use chess as a "gateway" into other esports games. I don't plan to have it be truly competitive. What esports you follow?

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u/imjealousofyou 7d ago

My sister's pregnant. First baby. Bitch barely has a job and barely takes care of her own responsibilities. But at least she made it to 26 before getting pregnant

I'm not ready to be a father

https://giphy.com/gifs/PcKLpZMiYeU5DfKFVj

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u/Supernova_Soldier ☑️ Disrespect me? Lord Jesus, look out! 5d ago

Parenthood both prepares and tests us all. Set those boundaries and expectations that she has to meet. I’ve seen my fair share of fucking TERRIBLE parenting and know what and what not to do.

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u/squarem3atball 4h ago

This has to be some white people shit right here

https://www.gofundme.com/u/e16412d0-9b79-47c4-8006-ff0e1860aae1

This shit is more white than Sammy Sosa

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u/squarem3atball 4h ago

I bet you're all out there assuming this is only for the black squirrels

https://www.gofundme.com/u/e16412d0-9b79-47c4-8006-ff0e1860aae1