a tree of links for the rabbit hole lovers
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in attempts to get my digital spaces in order, i’ve been clearing a lot of my bookmarks on every platform and scrubbing open tabs on my computers. but of course, because my brain keeps moving, they’ve piled up again. so instead of keeping a million tabs open or bookmarking articles, research papers, books, and movies that become black holes of knowledge, i’m going to share them here as i get through them [and come back to them]. who hoards information in 2025? not i!
here’s the first roundup of links from my desktop and tiktok. i’ll aim to do these roundups weekly. no intro, just links and vibes. comment your favorite stories below. happy saturday.
in the world around us
article: is the new pope Black? as far as his grandparents are concerned: yes
article: the largest plantation in the u.s. mysteriously burned down, written by me
video: nyu valedictorian, logan rozos, used his speech time to speak on the atrocities happening in gaza, and then nyu withheld his diploma
book/movie: in her debut memoir, retired army colonel edna w. cummings chronicles her life and career as a member of the 6888th battalion—the only Black, all-women us army unit in wwii. sidebar: there’s a netflix film starring kerry washington about these incredible women!
interview: a big, stupid bitch named rob worsoff wants to create a game show based on the u.s. immigration process, and it may happen thanks to the brain-dead officials at the department of homeland security
quiz: what kind of reader are you? take the quiz [i love a quiz, tell me something new about me lol]
article: dream hacking: is this the dystopian future of advertising?
website: bored? go look at old websites that have been neglected
gaming things
article: former polygon staffers say goodbye to the once-playground for game journalists
shop: imagine all your consoles and their cutesy games in one device. meet cozygloom
kickstarter: a dating app that matches you with games instead of people.
website: need to study, but can’t focus? turn your pdf into a video game. you’re welcome 😘
article: venture fund blue ocean games launches with $30 million investment for indie developers
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article: ea layoffs hit around 300+ staffers company wide
article: indie dev pulled their game from xbox in solidarity with bds, hopes others will do the same
video: doechii’s alligator bites never heal meets hungry hungry hippo
article: rockfish games lowers the price of their latest game, simply because it was the right thing to do in this economic climate
article: nintendo aims to make the original nintendo switch obsolete 😑 [allegedly]
video: are we playing the sims correctly? [spoiler: we are not!!!]
mental health
article: hugs are good for you, says a professional cuddler [i knew it!!!]
website: a therapy platform for digital creators [sidebar: there are no Black therapists and three women of color on staff]
article: financial insecurity wreck havoc on our mental health
article: i learned a new phrase—low-effort family dynamic. [perfectly describes my dad’s side of the family.]
shop: tiny coloring books for the busy adult [office desk friendly!]
shop: wear your mental wellness on your sleeve
spiritual guidance
video essay: “the simpsons didn’t predict the future, they remembered the past” by @tayloradeclue
video podcast: shan boodram interviewed the iconic cree summers
shop: the celestial oracle by broccoli
artsy things
article interview: kristen stewart admits that they struggled to finish her directorial debut film, the chronology of water
music: singer bells carsen created their album, blurring time, before and after they transitioned, creating this deeply personal listening experience
video: kinetic sculptor galen marquess’ piece, based on their chronic pain, titled, it should reset on its own without a problem (if you leave it alone, it will only get worse)
short film pitch: black butterflies, a documentary on how the criminal legal system targets incarcerated Black women
short film: the Black panther cubs: when the revolution doesn't come
short story: the god of arepo, spoiler here if you want the shortened version
video/poetry: all-pro…crastinator by bradley kraft
website: every photo-editing tool you’ll need for FREE
images: daily routine of famous creative women
mutual aid + resources
document: master doc of resources shared by dana from 4th world oasis **bookmark for easy access**
video: more FREE reasons to get a FREE library card
images: composting a dying world: revolution as an ecosystem of transformative change, by aj hawkins, inspired by
video essay: the very literal class war + blood on the money = how do you stake your power? by ismatu gwendolyn
website: FREE tech courses from ibm that can get you in the door
movies + shows + misc. videos
video: 10 hours of daredevil brooding in the soothing rain [sleep friendly, aka no ads!]
short film: unbraided, a short film for Black girls who ever got a ‘hey boo’ text day of 😮💨, by caroline renard
kickstarter: sunshine & sandy: a short documentary about two Black women bonded by love, loss, and life, by moon ferguson
website: watch an entire movie in 6 seconds and then guess the movie!
website: watermelon+, a palestinian-owned streaming platform
images: culty things—movie, book, and game recommendations
movie: the assessment, dystopian vibes
article: tony todd’s final destination bloodlines monologue was an unscripted farewell to fans
video essay: a Black history of style by elexus jionde aka intelexual media