Moses Gunn and Madge Sinclair as the title characters in a production of Athol Fugard’s scathing play BOESMAN AND LENA, Los Angeles Theatre Center, 4 January 1986. [📸: Jose Galvez, Los Angeles Times] #BlackSkyOver50
October 3, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Moses Gunn and Madge Sinclair as the title characters in a production of Athol Fugard’s scathing play BOESMAN AND LENA, Los Angeles Theatre Center, 4 January 1986. [📸: Jose Galvez, Los Angeles Times] #BlackSkyOver50
It’s the first of October—Donny Hathaway’s 81st birth anniversary. #MusicSky #BlackSkyOver50
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I Know It's You
YouTube video by Donny Hathaway - Topic
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October 1, 2026 at 9:41 AM
It’s the first of October—Donny Hathaway’s 81st birth anniversary. #MusicSky #BlackSkyOver50
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Yesterday also marked the golden anniversary of the release of Earth, Wind & Fire’s SPIRIT LP. What a time to be alive. #MusicSky #BlackSkyOver50
September 29, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Yesterday also marked the golden anniversary of the release of Earth, Wind & Fire’s SPIRIT LP. What a time to be alive. #MusicSky #BlackSkyOver50
"What's Love Got To Do With It?" released 23 years ago, but Angela had those biceps and those knees then and STILL has 'em now. She even got low in the Spirit Tunnel. youtube.com/shorts/9iEpW... #blackskyover50 #blackskyover40 #blackskyover60
I NEVER do that "she looks __ yrs old" but 68? FR?
I NEVER do that "she looks __ yrs old" but 68? FR?
She’s an icon, she’s a legend, she is the moment! ⚡ Angela Bassett
YouTube video by Jennifer Hudson Show
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September 24, 2026 at 2:27 AM
"What's Love Got To Do With It?" released 23 years ago, but Angela had those biceps and those knees then and STILL has 'em now. She even got low in the Spirit Tunnel. youtube.com/shorts/9iEpW... #blackskyover50 #blackskyover40 #blackskyover60
I NEVER do that "she looks __ yrs old" but 68? FR?
I NEVER do that "she looks __ yrs old" but 68? FR?
Shamontiel wrote "Is ‘text me when you get home’ invasive or the norm for ‘80s babies? ~ How smartphones have changed communication in Black social circles" idoseecolor.substack.com/p/im-home-ca... #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50 #blackskyover30 #techsky
Is ‘text me when you get home’ invasive or the norm for ‘80s babies?
How smartphones have changed communication in Black social circles
idoseecolor.substack.com
September 23, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Shamontiel wrote "Is ‘text me when you get home’ invasive or the norm for ‘80s babies? ~ How smartphones have changed communication in Black social circles" idoseecolor.substack.com/p/im-home-ca... #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50 #blackskyover30 #techsky
[SOUND ON] Happy heavenly 87th to the mighty Marlena Shaw. #MusicSky #BlackSkyOver50
September 22, 2026 at 11:12 AM
[SOUND ON] Happy heavenly 87th to the mighty Marlena Shaw. #MusicSky #BlackSkyOver50
Sisters with voices, O.G. edition: Screengrab of The Jones Girls ascendant, early ‘70s. #BlackSkyOver50 #MusicSky
![[Left to right] Shirley, Valorie and Brenda Jones astride an outdoor banister in shoulder-length hair, midriff blouses and slacks and jeans](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gqmpmhaz3cnrymlkgfkm722g/bafkreiejgzm3gtwju4g4jpeqvzfufgllvyaearyoc4qq52umo4ayv4awca)
September 8, 2026 at 8:38 PM
Sisters with voices, O.G. edition: Screengrab of The Jones Girls ascendant, early ‘70s. #BlackSkyOver50 #MusicSky
Da Butt!
(Blasting this through my headphones. I cannot wait to play this at a respectable hour. IDGAD about going back to sleep at this point.)
#TinyDesk #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50 #EU
🎵🎶🔊💃🏾🕺🏾
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(Blasting this through my headphones. I cannot wait to play this at a respectable hour. IDGAD about going back to sleep at this point.)
#TinyDesk #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50 #EU
🎵🎶🔊💃🏾🕺🏾
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August 27, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Da Butt!
(Blasting this through my headphones. I cannot wait to play this at a respectable hour. IDGAD about going back to sleep at this point.)
#TinyDesk #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50 #EU
🎵🎶🔊💃🏾🕺🏾
youtu.be/SG0ifZpDswg?...
(Blasting this through my headphones. I cannot wait to play this at a respectable hour. IDGAD about going back to sleep at this point.)
#TinyDesk #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50 #EU
🎵🎶🔊💃🏾🕺🏾
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Me: Who TF is E.U. Tiny Desk has the most random ppl.
Me: *clicks link anyway*
Me: *hears first note*
🎵🎶🔊💃🏾🕺🏾
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Gen X and Millennials unite! #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50
I cannot thank my stupid tablet enough for waking me up with a low battery. Couldn't go back to sleep.
Me: *clicks link anyway*
Me: *hears first note*
🎵🎶🔊💃🏾🕺🏾
youtu.be/SG0ifZpDswg?...
Gen X and Millennials unite! #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50
I cannot thank my stupid tablet enough for waking me up with a low battery. Couldn't go back to sleep.
E.U.: Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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August 27, 2026 at 9:21 AM
Me: Who TF is E.U. Tiny Desk has the most random ppl.
Me: *clicks link anyway*
Me: *hears first note*
🎵🎶🔊💃🏾🕺🏾
youtu.be/SG0ifZpDswg?...
Gen X and Millennials unite! #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50
I cannot thank my stupid tablet enough for waking me up with a low battery. Couldn't go back to sleep.
Me: *clicks link anyway*
Me: *hears first note*
🎵🎶🔊💃🏾🕺🏾
youtu.be/SG0ifZpDswg?...
Gen X and Millennials unite! #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50
I cannot thank my stupid tablet enough for waking me up with a low battery. Couldn't go back to sleep.
Forget the trash headline and outlet it came from—that’s the portrait of my big brother @donaldformey executed by Barkley Hendricks in Jimmy Iovine’s office. [📸: New York Times via @dionnetheicon] #BlackSky #BlackSkyOver50 #ArtSky
August 24, 2026 at 9:33 AM
Forget the trash headline and outlet it came from—that’s the portrait of my big brother @donaldformey executed by Barkley Hendricks in Jimmy Iovine’s office. [📸: New York Times via @dionnetheicon] #BlackSky #BlackSkyOver50 #ArtSky
Eddie KANG!!! Very sad to learn of the death of veteran actor Michael Wright at the relatively early age of 70. May all of his loved ones be comforted by the fact that his sterling, fervent work will live forever. #BlackSkyOver50 #FilmSky #RIP
August 22, 2026 at 10:38 AM
Eddie KANG!!! Very sad to learn of the death of veteran actor Michael Wright at the relatively early age of 70. May all of his loved ones be comforted by the fact that his sterling, fervent work will live forever. #BlackSkyOver50 #FilmSky #RIP
Another example of the Joan Crawford Template ™️ at work in shaping Diana Ross’ film persona. Left: LADY SINGS THE BLUES [Furie, 1972]. Right: PAID [Wood, 1930]. #BlackSkyOver50 #FilmSky
August 20, 2026 at 10:46 AM
Another example of the Joan Crawford Template ™️ at work in shaping Diana Ross’ film persona. Left: LADY SINGS THE BLUES [Furie, 1972]. Right: PAID [Wood, 1930]. #BlackSkyOver50 #FilmSky
Actor and Johnson Publishing Company darling Suzette Harbin as Jet’s Beauty of the Week, 1 April 1954 issue. #BlackSkyOver50 #FilmSky
August 18, 2026 at 11:02 AM
Actor and Johnson Publishing Company darling Suzette Harbin as Jet’s Beauty of the Week, 1 April 1954 issue. #BlackSkyOver50 #FilmSky
Screengrab of Barbara-O Jones as the put-upon protagonist of Haile Gerima’s pivotal L.A. Rebellion feature BUSH MAMA (1979). #BlackSkyOver50 #FilmSky
August 11, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Screengrab of Barbara-O Jones as the put-upon protagonist of Haile Gerima’s pivotal L.A. Rebellion feature BUSH MAMA (1979). #BlackSkyOver50 #FilmSky
Define your musical taste with five artists:
Earth Wind & Fire
Prince (and The Time)
Slave
Parliament/Funkedelic
Cameo
#BlackMusicSky
#BlackSkyOver50
#BlackSky
#WeWantTheFunk
Earth Wind & Fire
Prince (and The Time)
Slave
Parliament/Funkedelic
Cameo
#BlackMusicSky
#BlackSkyOver50
#BlackSky
#WeWantTheFunk
August 8, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Define your musical taste with five artists:
Earth Wind & Fire
Prince (and The Time)
Slave
Parliament/Funkedelic
Cameo
#BlackMusicSky
#BlackSkyOver50
#BlackSky
#WeWantTheFunk
Earth Wind & Fire
Prince (and The Time)
Slave
Parliament/Funkedelic
Cameo
#BlackMusicSky
#BlackSkyOver50
#BlackSky
#WeWantTheFunk
August 2, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Shamontiel wrote "Building a perimenopausal-friendly diet with 24 African-American, Caribbean and African foods ~ 15 plant-based dishes for Black vegans and Black vegetarians who want to help prevent brain fog" aacpack.substack.com/p/perimenopa... #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50 #blackwomen
Perimenopausal-friendly diet with Black, Caribbean and African foods
15 plant-based substitutes for Black vegans and Black vegetarians who want to help prevent brain fog
aacpack.substack.com
August 1, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Shamontiel wrote "Building a perimenopausal-friendly diet with 24 African-American, Caribbean and African foods ~ 15 plant-based dishes for Black vegans and Black vegetarians who want to help prevent brain fog" aacpack.substack.com/p/perimenopa... #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50 #blackwomen
She paved the way: Arlene Smith, the lead singer of the massively influential early R&B girl group The Chantels, joined the soprano section of the heavenly choir on July 29th at the age of 84. Thank you, and rest in melody and power. #BlackSkyOver50 #MusicSky #RIP
July 31, 2026 at 2:13 PM
She paved the way: Arlene Smith, the lead singer of the massively influential early R&B girl group The Chantels, joined the soprano section of the heavenly choir on July 29th at the age of 84. Thank you, and rest in melody and power. #BlackSkyOver50 #MusicSky #RIP
[SOUND ON] Happy 85 candles to a bonafide legend—Miss @darlenelovesings . #BlackSkyOver50 #MusicSky
July 26, 2026 at 10:13 PM
[SOUND ON] Happy 85 candles to a bonafide legend—Miss @darlenelovesings . #BlackSkyOver50 #MusicSky
Megawattage: B.B. King, Carla Thomas, Godfrey Cambridge, and O’Kelly Isley, 1970. #BlackSkyOver50 #MusicSky #FilmSky
July 23, 2026 at 9:44 AM
Megawattage: B.B. King, Carla Thomas, Godfrey Cambridge, and O’Kelly Isley, 1970. #BlackSkyOver50 #MusicSky #FilmSky
[SWIPE] A valiant Minnie Riperton leaving it all on the stage near the end of her life. Today marks the 47th anniversary of her transition at the age of 31. [📸 from the inlay booklet of the 2-disc compilation “Petals: The Minnie Riperton Collection,” Capitol, 2001] #BlackSkyOver50 #MusicSky
July 12, 2026 at 10:28 AM
[SWIPE] A valiant Minnie Riperton leaving it all on the stage near the end of her life. Today marks the 47th anniversary of her transition at the age of 31. [📸 from the inlay booklet of the 2-disc compilation “Petals: The Minnie Riperton Collection,” Capitol, 2001] #BlackSkyOver50 #MusicSky
From behind the veil: Lena Horne’s landmark Show magazine cover story, September 1963. The article traces Horne’s evolution from MGM “pretty pony” to civil rights activist in a striking way after a recent series of jolting events in her life, Medgar Evers’ assassination among them. #BlackSkyOver50
July 10, 2026 at 1:24 AM
From behind the veil: Lena Horne’s landmark Show magazine cover story, September 1963. The article traces Horne’s evolution from MGM “pretty pony” to civil rights activist in a striking way after a recent series of jolting events in her life, Medgar Evers’ assassination among them. #BlackSkyOver50
Keep a little something on your bucket list…. Shipwrecked and stranded in the middle of the ocean…. Be a traveler not a tourist. Make life an adventure.
#travel #adventure #explore #bluesky #travelsky #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50
#travel #adventure #explore #bluesky #travelsky #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50
June 26, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Keep a little something on your bucket list…. Shipwrecked and stranded in the middle of the ocean…. Be a traveler not a tourist. Make life an adventure.
#travel #adventure #explore #bluesky #travelsky #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50
#travel #adventure #explore #bluesky #travelsky #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50
Sunset catamaran never fails
#travel #adventure #explore #bluesky #travelsky #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50
#travel #adventure #explore #bluesky #travelsky #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50
June 26, 2026 at 5:08 PM
Sunset catamaran never fails
#travel #adventure #explore #bluesky #travelsky #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50
#travel #adventure #explore #bluesky #travelsky #blackskyover40 #blackskyover50
June 8, 2026 at 1:56 PM