@GettingWordNow

We are the Black literary organizations supporting today’s leading, emerging, & aspiring #BlackWriters. Donate on #Juneteenth to #FundBlackLiterature.

 USA
gettingword.org
Joined February 2022
  • Tweets169
  • Following50
  • Followers183
Thank you for supporting our third annual fundraiser! We can continue to #FundBlackLiterature because of your contributions. Visit our website for more information about our collective and how you can support our efforts year-round: gettingword.org
1
1
194
Listen to Lauren Alleyne (executive director @FuriousFlowerPC) and L. Renée (assistant director @FuriousFlowerPC) discuss the importance of our collective and why your support matters. #FundBlackLiterature #SupportBlackWriters ✍🏾 #GettingWord
3
3
295
Our Collective created this booklist to highlight banned books by Black writers. Banning these works deprives future generations of understanding the diverse perspectives that shape our society. Shop the booklist here: bookshop.org/shop/gettingwor… #BlackLiterature
Photo collage with four books

ALT Photo collage with four books

2
3
230
Black literacy and literature play an integral role in our collective memory and understanding. Let’s advocate for these vital voices in our culture! #SupportBlackWriters ✍🏾 Learn more and support #GettingWord today: gettingword.org/
Graphic of quote and picture with close up of words in dictionary.

ALT Graphic of quote and picture with close up of words in dictionary.

6
7
459
We’re excited to announce that @bookshop_org  has partnered with us again this year to #FundBlackLiterature! Visit bookshop.org/shop/gettingwor… to shop booklists curated by our five literary organizations. Bookshop.org will donate 10% of all sales to our fundraiser.
Six adults smiling and laughing while standing outside in front of a tree. One small Getting Word and one small Bookshop.org logo mark sit at the upper right corner, framed by a dark blue square.

ALT Six adults smiling and laughing while standing outside in front of a tree. One small Getting Word and one small Bookshop.org logo mark sit at the upper right corner, framed by a dark blue square.

4
3
694
As we celebrate #Juneteenth, remember that Black literacy and literature play an integral role in our collective memory and understanding. Let’s advocate for these vital voices in our culture. Learn more and support #GettingWord today: gettingword.org
Woman at podium pointing out to audience. Text on red and blue background.

ALT Woman at podium pointing out to audience. Text on red and blue background.

3
3
450
We have exciting announcements to share soon regarding our upcoming #Juneteenth2023 - July 4 fundraiser! #FundBlackLiterature
24
Help us spread the word about our #Juneteenth fundraiser! 1. Share the flyer with your networks 2. Tag us on social media 3. Visit GettingWord.org to learn more
2
2
216
We’re counting down to our annual fundraiser this Juneteenth-July 4! Check back here throughout the week for ways in which you can support our efforts this year. #Juneteenth2023 #FundBlackLiterature ✍🏾
1
1
84
We’re excited to announce the return of our Getting Word Annual Fundraiser! From Juneteenth-July 4, our collective will raise funds to support Black literature and Black literary organizations. Learn more about our fundraiser and how to help by visiting, gettingword.org
Crossed hands sitting on top of a book and holding a pen in left hand.

ALT Crossed hands sitting on top of a book and holding a pen in left hand.

4
2
255
#FlashbackFriday A look at the Collective through the years. From left to right: @HurstonWright @cavecanempoets @TWHPoetry @ObsidianLit @FuriousFlowerPC
1
4
210
Our Black Writers Lighting the Way Virtual Celebration last Friday was a success! Thank you all for your continuous support. #SupportBlackWriters ✍🏾 #FundBlackLiterature Watch the full event here: m.youtube.com/watch?v=9oX6PQ…
Gold square and red heart with the words Thank you for your support.

ALT Gold square and red heart with the words Thank you for your support.

3
3
548
Load more