2023 for me 😊

A dreamy Tuesday. Sunshine, sea walls, laughter, and learning. #rezarites #vanity4themovement #iamsaltwater #gaiagallactica #blackwomanwriter #blackwomanartist #ambitiousblackfeminist #poetry #art #blackgirlmagic #blackwriters #blackwomenwriters #blackwomanpoets #blackartists #writingwhileblack #carefreeblackgirl #saltwater #narragansett #pier (at Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island) https://www.instagram.com/p/CqEu2Q8MChK/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Yesterday was everything with @carefreeblackgirlinc such a fun vibe! ・・・ Quick lil tribe came from yesterdays #carefreeblackgirlcookout New Orleans. It was a rainy day but the gworls came out and looked so beautiful. We are beyond grateful for our first stop in the bayou. To the folks @cultureparknola y’all were awesome be sure to visit the space. Recap coming soon #carefreeblackgirl #neworleans #pridemonth #blackpride #essencefest https://www.instagram.com/p/CffWXkyubiX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Woke up early and decided to do some @instacart. Love when my shoppers give me alternative tips!! @instacartshoppers #gigworker #instacartshopper #carefreeblackgirl #blackgirlmagic #ifyouseeme (at Phoenix, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CecDjW0P7EP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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took these🤍

A tale of two personalities.

Girls w hobbies 🫶🏽

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=

Had to go into the New Year with GREEN on my hands (and gold) 🤑. Happy New Year! More Yoga, more love (all forms) and more abundance. Had the collard greens and black eyed peas yesterday so how can I not win in 2023? Wishing you all the same. 🏆💵❇️🏆 * * * #lawofattraction #abundance #positiveaffirmations #abundancemindset #dailyaffirmations #abundantlife #prosperity #💅🏾 #financialwellness #nailinspo #sistersofyoga #crystalhealing #blackyogateacher #chicagoyoga #chicagoyogateacher #chicagowellness #positivequotes #sage #smudging #healingcrystals #metaphysics #blackwallstreet #newyear2023 #yogachicago #selfcare #meditation #raiseyourvibration #girlbosslife #browngirlbloggers #carefreeblackgirl (at Chicago, Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm7EXCkv618/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

She cooks by day.

#3amblackpoetry

#nationalpoetrymonth

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

#3amblackpoetry #3amblack #nationalpoetrymonth #rezarites #poetry #blackpoets #blackwomenwriters #writersofinstagram #onlineshop #collageart #blackgirlmagic #writingwhileblack #poetry #art #blackownedbusiness #blackbusinesses #blackwomanownedbusiness #buyfromblackwomen #carefreeblackgirl #blackwriters #digitalart #collageart #blackwriters #blackwomanpoets #blackartists #blackwritersofinstagram #MFA #askmeaboutit