Day 2 of #1000wordsofsummer features words from the great @ClintSmithIII, talking about early drafts of your writing (and yourself)

Contrary to the lies we tell ourselves, US history is seldom glorious. It is invariably messy and often petty, ignorant, brutal, or shameful. In “How the Word Is Passed,” author Clint Smith reveals how we grapple—or not—with slavery and its legacy.

So moved by this beautiful review of Above Ground by @KarnehmEsh. She puts the poems in conversation with one another in a way that allowed me to see my own work with new eyes. Grateful to be read so carefully and generously. https://t.co/sYfN8qx0Ck

I’m really honored to have been asked to write the foreword for the 30th anniversary edition of Ronald Takaki’s remarkable history book, “A Different Mirror.” Takaki is an intellectual hero of mine and this book changed my life. I hope I did it justice. https://t.co/vsC9NTv3RT

Those US boys came to play today

These are my teammates. We are Olympic champions. Three of us tried to give birth. Two of us experienced near-death complications. One of us died. We have to, and we will do more. Tori’s death cannot and will not be in vain. https://t.co/cE4o00nP9c

Today, IPNO client Larry Moses, who has spent 29 years of a life sentence for a double murder he did not commit in Orleans Parish, was released from prison on bond. Mr. Moses was convicted in 1995 based on the false testimony from a witness. (1/6)

been thinking about this one for a very long time!! can big tech really have its "big tobacco moment" when, despite the ubiquity of the metaphor, using social media really in no way resembles smoking cigarettes? https://t.co/aWZevbaZYC

In an interview earlier this year, we asked Coates what he would say to those who complain that history makes them uncomfortable. He talked about the discomfort that many people feel every day, and said those who seek comfort from history don't make good citizens. (2/3)

Wittgenstein is undefeated

Teachers are my favorite people

“The tenderly explosive poems in Clint Smith’s new collection will hold your heart, break it, and then mend it back together.” Many thanks to @kwamealexander for the kinds words. Means the world.

This is so hilarious to me. Jokic talking like he just finished stocking shelves at Walgreens.

🔀 Positional switch which “fooled” top scouts 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 “Everyone’s big brother” in Saint-Etienne 🏡 Living at ASSE training complex ⚽️ Improving his his ‘small-space’ game at Nice William Saliba: Premier League star, made in France 🇫🇷 @TheAthleticFC 🔴⚪️ https://t.co/0NaiHGVidi

I can’t wait for this. Liz is one of the best writers and best humans in the world.

Somebody get Saudi Arabia to pay Pep to come coach over there so that the rest of us can have a chance

Ederson earned that check today wow

Don’t let your admiration of Messi have you out here slandering Pelé. Come on now.