Take 5 w. Reza Rites The #AmbitiousBlackFeminist And 3 AM IS THE NEW BLACK March 21, 2023 Full article at www.AmbitiousBlackFeminist.com Most of my classrooms are those containing high school students or adults, but over time, as I’ve embraced my silliness and discarded discomfort with my own awkwardness, I’ve gotten better with teaching and supporting middle school-aged youth and adolescents. Below are five approaches that work for me when instructing Middle School youth: 1) I never just look over a kid’s shoulder or at their screen. I ask first. “Do you mind if I look over your shoulder or look on?” 2) I remember what it was like when I found academic subject matter difficult, and I channel that while affirming something a student is finding difficult. “Ohhhhh this one is kind of tricky.” 3) Similarly, I model the struggle. “Maybe it’s this, maybe it’s that. It’s frustrating not knowing, but I won't be harmed if I guess wrong, so maybe I’ll pick this one.” 4) I show a skill or technique that works for me, and explain my rationale or process. I then invite them to show me an approach or skill that was taught to them - or that they developed. 5) I like to put energy into ending a task, and creating a vibe where we as a community work super hard right before reaching a break or dismissal. It's a bit like the sprint at the end of a marathon or long-distance run, and it can be especially helpful for the disengaged kiddo. What works for you as far as working with 11-14 year olds and/or teaching in general? Feel free to share a tip or word of advice in the comments. Sunshine and laughter. - Reza Rites READ ARTICLE IN FULL www.AmbitiousBlackFeminist.com #3amblack #wear3amblack #shop3amblack #rezarites #ambitiousblackfeminist #poetry #art #blackownedbusiness #blackwomanowned #buyfromblackwomen #blackgirlmagic #blackwriters #blackwomenwriters #blackpoets #blackwomanpoets #blackartists #onlineshop #collageart #writingwhileblack #carefreeblackgirl #digitalart #askmeaboutit (at Providence, Rhode Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqDVAeNMWyJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Day 2 of 30, @3amblack

Hi friends, it’s Day 2, and I’m already super grateful for the abundance of writers, artists and community members joining and engaging with #3amblackpoetry during #nationalpoetrymonth.

If you are new to participating or joining this journey, and you are wondering what to do with these prompts - it’s up to you! As the creator and editor at 3 AM IS THE NEW BLACK, and a writer and artist myself, making these (hopefully!) daily prompts serves as my moment to create during a month where writers and creatives the country and world over have pledged to produce. The posts are also a community-building tool and invitation to be part of a digital community - for the month or beyond.

I’m excited about the different ways that inspiration, collaboration, meditation, and elucidation are coming together this year; be on the lookout for lots of multimedia content. In the meantime, I know some people are still looking at the accompanying visual (and maybe this caption) and wondering how to start or proceed. Well, the word abundance keeps coming up for me, so I ran with it. But you can see in the image that besides the actual word-as-prompt there is a background image, and pictured on that background is a stack of books you can see through the graphic art. Maybe it’s not the word abundance, but one of the titles in the background. Or maybe it’s a combination of the word abundance and one label in particular that sparked ideas. Whatever it is, do it; No pressure and no accountability except what you build (and adapt) for yourself.

Sunshine and laughter, and Happy Poetry Month. - Reza Rites

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🧑🏾‍💻🛒What's it like working from home while running a business? Well...⁣ ⁣ • I wake up between 5 & 5:30 every morning⁣ • after I shower & what not, I go through my orders⁣ • I plan my IG posts (I have a hard time remembering to do it all at once so I plan in the mornings)⁣ • I fulfill my orders⁣ • I "go to work" for 8:30 AM⁣ • On my lunch I work on social media posts⁣ • if I have any spare moments during my work day I am looking for items for House of Trillium, working on an upcoming collection, or coming up with new house made items⁣ • I finish work between 3-4:30. I normally have Tuesdays off which is a complete HoT day but I got bumped up to full time for now due to the sheer workload⁣ • I work on HoT for 30 min - an hour⁣ • hang out with my husband, cook dinner, work on HoT on my phone and fall asleep by accident⁣ ⁣ Rinse & repeat lol⁣ ⁣ Today, I had a large order to fulfill so I was running late. This is me doing 2 jobs at once. I'm so grateful because y'all still choo-choo-choose me 💖⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #HouseofTrillium #HoTtie #ToxicNeon #90saesthetic #accessoriesboutique #lipglossbusiness #stillshipping #stillshippingorders #timeforshopping #shopfromyourcouch #buyfromblackwomen #shopblackbusiness #blackgurlmagic #buyblackowned #blackownedbrand #shopblackowned #buysmallbusiness #smallbusinessmatters #lovemycustomers #mycustomersrock #workfromhome #workfromhomelife #9to5life https://www.instagram.com/p/CAGHTzzFQjZ/?igshid=2oin1ze2kopa

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Thank you @hustleandhope! You all are too kind. Friends, follow these inspirational folks. And for my peeps here, I’ll be back soon, there’s some amazingness I’m currently handling along with getting ready for a big move. Miss y’all and talk soon! 🖤 #Repost @hustleandhope with @get_repost ・・・ Our #followfriday is @msdcwright, DeAndre Wright is a singer-songwriter from Houston, Texas who brings her eclectic perspective to #siliconvalley working for @Apple.🍎 ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ As one of the few #blackwomenintech, DeAndre is sought out for her for her experiences as a musician, writer, and cultural expert. 😎⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ With years of experience as a performer and her roots in gospel, DeAndre is known to give audiences depth and authenticity with every beat, lyric, and sound. “I’m a writer to the core and I really had to accept that. Once I did, it changed my life. I can finally give people the real me. I can truly speak to who I am and what we (as a people) experience in life. It’s given me great joy and freedom.”⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Now living in California’s Bay Area, DeAndre has released her anticipated EP–’9Lives.‘ Reflecting her eclectic taste in music, she leaves no stone unturned.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ “9Lives is honestly the most personal I’ve ever been. I want people to really sit with this and understand how we all connect, how we all get knocked down to get back up every single day.”⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ #hustleandhope #greetingcards #womenintech #blackintech #womeninstem #blackgirlscode #diversityandinclusion #singersongwriter #blackwomeninmusic #techtalk #womxnsupportingwomxn #internationalwomensmonth #IWD21 #internationalwomensday #womenshistorymonth #pocintech #afrotech #empoweredwomenempowerwomen #followfriday #diverwomen #phenomenalwoman #togetherwerise #iwd2021 #buyfromblackwomen #blackfemalewriter #womencelebratingwomen #womanownedbrand ⁠ (at Bay Area, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNLJRqXBDBM/?igshid=13du8vesyxacj

Take 5 w. Reza Rites The #AmbitiousBlackFeminist And 3 AM IS THE NEW BLACK March 11, 2023 Hi friends, how did things go as you finished up the week and slid into the weekend? Here are five of my observations, proclamations, or ramblings for today’s Take 5 note: 1. I smell good. No, really. Think hints of coconut, pineapple, mango, lime, lavender, and “spice.” Throw in turmeric, ginger and cinnamon - given my tea-making and drinking - and you might be close if you’re trying to imagine it. 2. Thank goodness for that tea, too, for it takes a toll on the body, mind, and spirit (at least mine) when writing about an insipid and dangerously cruel character. Oof. 3. I am currently writing at least one grant to support a summer writing program for South County residents, 18 and up. I’m excited. 4. One of the publications that motivates me, and makes me feel seen as a Black woman writer, is “Midnight & Indigo.” I am posting a collage showing screenshots from some of their more recent newsletters and posts. 5. The other accompanying collage and visuals include a picture of me at Raphael's Restaurant in Providence - in front of a piece of art they purchased as part of decorating their eatery. If you’re hungry for “The Taste of the Caribbean” - and want to see the three pieces of #3amblack art they have on display - check them out at 568 Broad St., in Providence Do you have 5 observations or realizations from the week? Feel free to leave them in the comments if you’d like to share. Sunshine and laughter, Reza Rites *opportunities posted are neither endorsements nor markers of affiliation. READ ARTICLE IN FULL www.AmbitiousBlackFeminist.com #3amblack #wear3amblack #shop3amblack #rezarites #ambitiousblackfeminist #poetry #art #blackownedbusiness #blackwomanowned #buyfromblackwomen #blackgirlmagic #blackwriters #blackwomenwriters #blackpoets #blackwomanpoets #blackartists #onlineshop #collageart #writingwhileblack #carefreeblackgirl #digitalart #askmeaboutit (at Providence, Rhode Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpqSLBwPuYq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Take 5 w. Reza Rites The #AmbitiousBlackFeminist And 3 AM IS THE NEW BLACK Below are five things on my mind for today’s edition of Take 5 with Reza Rites. What are five things you’re thinking about? My uncle, Jay Clifton, passed away last month; I want to thank everyone who checked in and shared condolences…. I received news that three poems I submitted for consideration were selected by the What Cheer Writer’s Club, for “Solidarity,” their forthcoming anthology... Black American history, and the domestic struggle for freedom, self-determination, and access to opportunity and autonomy has always seen multiple iterations, directions, attempts, and victories, and it has often included a global awareness and intentional integration of Black Freedom Struggles abroad. I keep seeing cool opportunities* for creative writers... My first mentor-instructor meeting went well. During one exercise, he asked me about my poetry and invited me to say anything I wanted about it. Along with a series of now-forgotten utterances, I briefly mentioned being inspired by Rumi and Pablo Neruda… Sunshine and laughter, Reza Rites *opportunities posted are neither endorsements nor markers of affiliation. READ ARTICLE IN FULL www.AmbitiousBlackFeminist.com #3amblack #wear3amblack #shop3amblack #rezarites #ambitiousblackfeminist #poetry #art #blackownedbusiness #blackbusinesses #blackwomanowned #blackwomanownedbusiness #buyfromblackwomen #blackgirlmagic #blackwriters #blackwomenwriters #blackpoets #blackwomanpoets #blackartists #blackartmovement #blackwritersofinstagram #blackpoetsofinstagram #blackartistsoninstagra #blackentrepreneurs #onlineshop #collageart #writingwhileblack #carefreeblackgirl #digitalart #askmeaboutit https://www.instagram.com/p/CpapW1nL90J/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

POSTED WITH LOVE AND PERMISSION TO SHARE Nothing in this world is ever perfect. But loving you And being loved by you Are probably the closest it gets. Happy Valentine’s Day lovies. #3amblack #3amblackpoetry #rezarites #shop3amblack #ambitiousblackfeminist #poetry #art #blackownedbusiness #blackbusinesses #blackwomanowned #blackwomanownedbusiness #buyfromblackwomen #blackgirlmagic #blackwriters #blackwomenwriters #blackpoets #blackwomanpoets #blackartists #blackartmovement #blackwritersofinstagram #blackpoetsofinstagram #blackartistsoninstagram #reels #blackentrepreneurs #onlineshop #collageart #writingwhileblack #carefreeblackgirl #digitalart #askmeaboutit (at Providence, Rhode Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CopZHSHr9K2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

POSTED WITH LOVE AND PERMISSION TO SHARE To exist is to love you To love you is to exist Happy Valentine’s Day, my love. #3amblack #3amblackpoetry #rezarites #shop3amblack #ambitiousblackfeminist #poetry #art #blackownedbusiness #blackbusinesses #blackwomanowned #blackwomanownedbusiness #buyfromblackwomen #blackgirlmagic #blackwriters #blackwomenwriters #blackpoets #blackwomanpoets #blackartists #blackartmovement #blackwritersofinstagram #blackpoetsofinstagram #blackartistsoninstagram #reels #blackentrepreneurs #onlineshop #collageart #writingwhileblack #carefreeblackgirl #digitalart #askmeaboutit (at Providence, Rhode Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CokWIZjOTzU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Art. Essays. Poems. 3 AM IS THE NEW BLACK #3amblack #wear3amblack #shop3amblack #rezarites #ambitiousblackfeminist #poetry #art #blackownedbusiness #blackbusinesses #blackwomanowned #blackwomanownedbusiness #buyfromblackwomen #blackgirlmagic #blackwriters #blackwomenwriters #blackpoets #blackwomanpoets #blackartists #blackartmovement #blackwritersofinstagram #blackpoetsofinstagram #blackartistsoninstagram #reels #blackentrepreneurs #onlineshop #collageart #writingwhileblack #carefreeblackgirl #digitalart #askmeaboutit https://www.instagram.com/p/CoP6xAeLvEQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Did a thing to do some things. More things coming. #3amblack #rezarites #3amblackpoetry #ambitiousblackfeminist #poetry #art #buyfromblackwomen #blackgirlmagic #blackwriters #blackwomenwriters #blackpoets #blackwomanpoets #blackartists #blackartmovement #blackwritersofinstagram #blackpoetsofinstagram #blackartistsoninstagram #writingwhileblack #carefreeblackgirl #askmeaboutit https://www.instagram.com/p/CnQSCFpss6Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Take 5 w. Reza Rites The #AmbitiousBlackFeminist And “3 AM IS THE NEW BLACK” I have to write. Yes, this is an existential statement. Yes this is a pledge. Yes this is a mantra. But also, yes, I am in a grad school program that requires 25 pages of new creative works per month. So I, quite literally, must write. In the last “listicle” I wrote and published, I pondered aloud whether there was value and purpose in bringing back projects, templates and formats that I had previously reclassified as archived material in my professional arts and writing library. But when my friend, Dj @ladyruck, recently brought back her show, The Ladies Lounge, I felt inspired. And when I reflected on how easy it was for the words to emerge and intertwine with each other in the most recent listicles I produced, it felt settled: I was going to officially relaunch the “Take 5 with Reza Rites” postings. My next Take 5 post is in the works but accompanying this write-up are screenshots from the two most recent “articles” I wrote. What are five things on your mind? Sunshine and laughter, Reza Rites #3amblack #wear3amblack #shop3amblack #rezarites #ambitiousblackfeminist #poetry #art #blackownedbusiness #blackbusinesses #blackwomanowned #blackwomanownedbusiness #buyfromblackwomen #blackgirlmagic #blackwriters #blackwomenwriters #blackpoets #blackwomanpoets #blackartists #blackartmovement #blackwritersofinstagram #blackpoetsofinstagram #blackartistsoninstagram #reels #blackentrepreneurs #collageart #writingwhileblack #carefreeblackgirl #digitalart #askmeaboutit https://www.instagram.com/p/CpWiAK7spmc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I cannot stress number 1 enough, though number 4 is pretty cool too. #3amblack #wear3amblack #shop3amblack #rezarites #ambitiousblackfeminist #poetry #art #blackownedbusiness #blackbusinesses #blackwomanowned #blackwomanownedbusiness #buyfromblackwomen #blackgirlmagic #blackwriters #blackwomenwriters #blackpoets #blackwomanpoets #blackartists #blackartmovement #blackwritersofinstagram #blackpoetsofinstagram #blackartistsoninstagram #reels #blackentrepreneurs #onlineshop #collageart #writingwhileblack #carefreeblackgirl #digitalart #askmeaboutit (at Providence, Rhode Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn5os7fsEul/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happiest of New Years friends and fam!! Public-facing and private-building super boost ACTIVATED! #3amblack #wear3amblack #shop3amblack #rezarites #ambitiousblackfeminist #poetry #art #blackownedbusiness #blackbusinesses #blackwomanowned #blackwomanownedbusiness #buyfromblackwomen #blackgirlmagic #blackwriters #blackwomenwriters #blackpoets #blackwomanpoets #blackartists #blackartmovement #blackwritersofinstagram #blackpoetsofinstagram #blackartistsoninstagram #reels #blackentrepreneurs #onlineshop #collageart #writingwhileblack #carefreeblackgirl #digitalart #askmeaboutit https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm1lkHQrMVu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Marketplace number 2 today. It’s been a pleasure meeting and supporting the @southsideclt and @anti_robotclub patrons. Don’t forget you can also browse and purchase gifts through our online store: shop.3amblack.com. #3amblack #wear3amblack #shop3amblack #rezarites #ambitiousblackfeminist #poetry #art #blackownedbusiness #blackbusinesses #blackwomanowned #blackwomanownedbusiness #buyfromblackwomen #blackgirlmagic #blackwriters #blackwomenwriters #blackpoets #blackwomanpoets #blackartists #blackartmovement #blackwritersofinstagram #blackpoetsofinstagram #blackartistsoninstagram #reels #blackentrepreneurs #onlineshop #collageart #writingwhileblack #carefreeblackgirl #digitalart #askmeaboutit https://www.instagram.com/p/CmAP8SnvxEb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=