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Thanks so much for the tag @i-am-morrigans-apprentice ! I really appreciate being tagged!

(Starting a new post/chain because the other was getting long)

last song you listened to: Achilles Come Down by Gang of Youths

last movie you watched: Porco Rosso. (Studio Ghibli movie, awesome)

currently watching: Supernatural, which we put on hold for the holidays and are going to pick back up.

other things you’ve watched this year: (TV Shows) Sanctuary (my beloved!!!!), The Ancient Magus' Bride (so good!!!), Supernatural (first time ever), Motive. (Movies) Stuck, Random Acts of Romance, Encanto, Wolf Walkers, Song of the Sea, a ton of others I can't remember.

currently reading: Spellbreaker by Charlie N. Holmberg.

currently listening to: Mr Fear by SIAMES (in actuality, I'm listening to the Warrior Cats Zombie AU MAP that features the song)

currently working on: like ten fics I keep rotating, two novels, and one TV script. I try to work on all of these every day, so.... 😅

current obsession: Sanctuary, always is. Newest obsession is The Ancient Magus' Bride.

I tagged most of the people I can/do tag yesterday, but let's see what I can scrounge up. Tagging: @electricrogue , @sam-jack-loveforever , @starbuckxcarter , @a-welsh-spoonie , @the-mushroom-faerie , @tina-mairin-goldstein , and anyone else who wants to play.

How Tiger Woods’ Ex-Wife, Elin Nordegren, Is Doing, 11 Years After Their Scandalous Divorce

Shaoni DasAugust 1, 2022

The world will never forget the allegations that Tiger Woods cheated on his (now) ex-wife, Elin Nordegren. It was the moment that forever tarnished the athlete’s reputation. Before then, he’d been known as one of the greatest — if not the greatest — figures in golf. There’s a reason why he’s broken innumerable records and is No. 1 in PGA Tour wins alongside Sam Snead — he’s simply phenomenal. He also carved out a unique place in what is traditionally a stomping ground for rich White men. 

That’s not to say Tiger Woods isn’t considered a superb sportsman any longer. But a lot of discourse around his career revolves around the 2009-2010 affairs scandal. The news dominated mainstream media for a solid year, resulting in the divorce between Tiger and his wife, Swedish model Elin Nordegren. 

While the allegations have been scrutinized to death, there isn’t a lot of information out there on the current dynamic between Tiger Woods and ex-wife Elin Nordegren. So it’s worthwhile to take a step back, look into their sweet beginnings, and examine how their relationship has evolved over the years.

Who Is Tiger Woods’ Ex-Wife, Elin Nordegren?

Elin Nordegren was born on Jan. 1, 1980, in Stockholm, Sweden, to Barbro Holmberg and Thomas Nordegren. Her mother, Barbro, was Sweden’s Minister for Migration and Asylum Policy from 2003 to 2006, and served as governor of Gavleborg County for seven years. Elin’s father, Thomas Nordegren, is a political journalist and writer who served as a Washington, D.C., bureau chief. She has a twin sister, Josefin, and an older brother, Axel.

Although Elin hails from a prominent Swedish family, she didn’t necessarily grow up with a silver spoon in her mouth. She and her sister had to earn their pocket money; they worked as cashiers through the summers to pay for school. Erin also did some modeling work in the early 2000s, landing a cover on Cafe Sport magazine at just 20 years old. 

She’d been working at a retail clothing store when she met Mia Parnevik, the wife of Swedish golfer Jesper Parnevik. Mia immediately took a liking to Elin, and offered her a position as nanny to her children. Elin accepted, and moved with the family to the United States. There, Elin accompanied the family to golf tournaments, turning heads wherever she went. 

Elin Nordegren ‘Had No Interest’ in Tiger Woods When They First Met

(David Cannon/Getty)

She met Tiger in 2001 at British Open. But while he was immediately smitten with her, Mia recalled that Elin “had no interest in Tiger, and he was OK with that.” Elin told People magazine that she had her “opinions about celebrities,” but Tiger made her think they were more similar than expected.

I got convinced that we were a lot alike and agreed to a date. The biggest reason I fell for him was because we had a lot of fun together. none

Elin had been seeing someone at the time, and wasn’t particularly keen on beginning a long-term relationship. She was also focused on going to school to become a child psychologist. Yet Tiger convinced her to give him a chance. In November 2003, Elin accompanied Tiger to the President’s Cup in South Africa. The two became engaged the same month during a four-day stay at the Shamwari Game Reserve. 

The two tied the knot on Oct. 5, 2004, in a ceremony that spared no expense. The golf legend rented the entire Sandy Lane Hotel in Barbados, including three golf courses and about 110 rooms. It cost around $2 million for the venue. The couple went on to have two children during their nearly six years of marriage: daughter Sam Alexis, born in 2007, and son Charlie Axel, born in 2009. 

Tiger Woods’ ‘Transgressions’ and 2009 Car Crash

Rachel Uchitel (Image: HBO)

The first of the accusations against Tiger Woods surfaced in a National Enquirer report that alleged the golfer had an extramarital dalliance with New York City nightclub owner Rachel Uchitel. Although Uchitel denied the accusation, it soon became apparent there was more to the story. According to HBO’s Tiger Woods documentary, the golfer had Uchitel call Elin to assure her there was nothing going on between them. 

The situation only grew murkier when Tiger became involved in a car accident on Nov. 27, 2009, a few weeks after the Enquirer article. He crashed into a fire hydrant, a tree, and several hedges near his Florida mansion, and suffered facial injuries. The press jumped to speculate on how the accident occurred, with some even theorizing Elin Nordegren finally broke, and was somehow responsible for the crash. 

HBO’s Tiger confirmed Elin had confronted Tiger the same night about his affair with Uchite. Therefore, tensions were running high between the married couple. According to the Los Angeles Times, theories circulated that Elin had been “chasing Woods with a golf club at the time of the crash and smashed the back windows of the vehicle.”

Tiger Woods’ Reputation and Marriage Unravel

From the “Tiger” documentary (Image: HBO)

Tiger and Elin vehemently denied those rumors, and Tiger claimed full responsibility for the collision. “My wife, Elin, acted courageously when she saw I was hurt and in trouble,” he said in a statement. “She was the first person to help me.”

Elin told People, “There was never any violence inside or outside our home.” She added that speculation that she could have inflicted violence on him is “truly ridiculous.”

However, the reported tryst with Rachel Uchitel was only the tip of the iceberg. Over the next couple of months, a dozen or so women came forward, claiming to have slept with the married golfer. Tiger subsequently owned up to these “transgressions,” and stated that he’s “far short of perfect.”

Elin Nordegren and Tiger Woods File for Divorce

Tiger reaffirmed his love for his wife, writing, “Elin has always done more to support our family and shown more grace than anyone could possibly expect.” He once again dismissed malicious gossip about his car accident. He also announced he would take time off to try to salvage his marriage. 

Those efforts didn’t come to fruition, however. Amid widespread media coverage, Elin filed for divorce in mid-2010. The two finalized their divorce on Aug. 23, 2010, at the Bay County Circuit Court in Panama City, Florida. Elin received $100 million in the divorce settlement. 

If there is no trust between the parents, I think it is better for the children that the parents split up. I am now going to do my very best to show them that alone and happy is better than being in a relationship where there is no trust. none

Elin Has ‘Moved On,’ and Is in a ‘Good Place’ with Tiger

Although the adultery scandal generated global interest at the time, the gossip subsided in the years afterward. That’s provided both Elin and Tiger with enough space to begin their lives anew. One can only imagine the hardship Elin must have faced amid the media circus. She’d become an overnight “spectacle,” to be mocked and ridiculed simply for existing. 

It’s no wonder Elin didn’t want to have anything to do with Tiger in the wake of the scandal. Following the divorce, she bought a 1920s-era mansion in North Palm Beach, Florida. She then demolished it to build an innovative new structure, inadvertently giving way to a metaphor of her life. Elin fulfilled her dream of earning a degree in psychology, and graduated in May 2014 from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida, earning the distinction for Outstanding Senior. She said in an interview that education “is always what [she] wanted,” and that she is proud to set an example for her children about following your passions. 

Elin Nordegren and Jordan Cameron Have Been Together Since 2019

Tiger Woods’ ex-wife, Elin, has fallen in and out of love a few times since their divorce. She dated coal tycoon Chris Cline between 2011 and 2016 (he later died in a helicopter crash). In early 2019, Elin began dating former NFL tight end Jordan Cameron. In June 13, 2019, it was reported the two were expecting their first baby (Jordan has a son, Tristan, from a previous relationship). Elin gave birth to her third child, son Filip Nordegren Cameron, in October 2019 (they filed to change his name two months later to Arthur Nordegren Cameron). Elin and Jordan are still together.

She has been fiercely private about her life, post-Tiger. However, the few interviews she’s given reveal a great deal about the evolution of their relationship. In a 2010 interview, Elin disclosed that she’d never suspected Tiger of cheating on her. In fact, the whole state of affairs proved to be an absolute shock. 

I’m so embarrassed that I never suspected — not a one. […] Forgiveness takes time…I am going to be completely honest and tell you that I am working on it. I know I will have to come to forgiveness and acceptance of what has happened for me to go on and be happy in the future.  none

Elin Is Determined to Make Co-Parenting Work with Tiger

Tiger Woods and children Sam and Axel in 2022 (Image: Instagram)

At the same time, Elin is committed to making things work with Tiger as co-parents to their two children. The mother of three made it clear 11 years ago that she wanted the children to be close with Tiger. “I will always have a working parenting relationship with Tiger,” she asserted. 

I have moved on, and I am in a good place. Our relationship is centered around our children, and we are doing really good — we really are. He is a great father.  none

All Unpleasant Situations Eventually End

Elin’s development over the past decade speaks volumes about her sense of self and maturity. She’d been a young mother of two when her entire world crumbled and she had to reckon with a betrayal of the most extreme kind. But the Swedish psychology kept her head down and focused on her priorities. 

The scandal, and subsequent divorce, empowered Elin Nordegren to fulfill her dreams and invest in education. Yet, she also has enough room in her heart to maintain a cordial rapport with Tiger, if only for the sake of their children. 

We need to remember that all situations, no matter how pleasant and testing, have an expiry date. If we can cope with them thoughtfully and patiently, they too shall pass, and we’ll be able to climb back up to the surface and gain a fresh perspective on our life. 

Shaoni Das

Shaoni Das is a writer based out of Alberta, Canada. Copywriter by day, true crime enthusiast by night - she has a passion for uncovering perspectives that capture the full spectrum of human nature. She deploys language as a way to connect with her audience and empower them to take action. When she's not writing or scouring the internet for ideas, you can find her playing Genshin Impact or eating Biriyani

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Leafs in the Playoffs! 10

i also realized i forgot to do this. mostly because i almost never look at tumblr anymore. (and every time i do could be my last!) but when i looked at my post history and saw that i've done nine of these, i thought, "well, how could i stop there?" after all, ten's such a nice round number.

without further ado, here's the list of every former or current toronto maple leaf under contract to an NHL playoff team in 2023-24:

Boston

James van Riemsdyk (2013 to 2018)

Carolina

Frederik Andersen (2016 to 2021)

Stefan Noesen (2021)

Colorado

{N/A}

Dallas

Mason Marchment (2020)

Edmonton

Connor Brown (2016 to 2019)

Jack Campbell (2020 to 2022) [in the minors]

Sam Carrick (2014 to 2016)

Cody Ceci (2019 to 2020)

Seth Griffith (2016) [in the minors]

Zach Hyman (2016 to 2021)

Greg McKegg (2014 to 2015) [in the minors]

Calvin Pickard (2017)

Florida

{N/A}

Los Angeles

Trevor Moore (2018 to 2020)

David Rittich (2021)

Nashville

Tyson Barrie (2019 to 2020)

Kevin Gravel (2019) [in the minors]

Ryan O'Reilly (2023)

Luke Schenn (2008 to 2012; 2023)

NY Islanders

Pierre Engvall (2019 to 2023)

Matt Martin (2016 to 2018)

NY Rangers

Erik Gustafsson (2023)

Mac Hollowell (2022) [in the minors]

Nic Petan (2019 to 2021) [in the minors]

Jimmy Vesey (2021)

Tampa Bay

{N/A}

Toronto

Nick Abruzzese (2022 to present) [in the minors]

Simon Benoit (2023 to present)

Tyler Bertuzzi (2023 to present)

T. J. Brodie (2021 to present)

Kyle Clifford (2020; 2021 to present) [in the minors]

Connor Dewar (2024 to present)

Max Domi (2023 to present)

Joel Edmundson (2023 to present)

Mark Giordano (2022 to present)

Noah Gregor (2023 to present)

Pontus Holmberg (2022 to present)

Calle Järnkrok (2022 to present)

Martin Jones (2023 to present)

David Kämpf (2021 to present)

John Klingberg (2023 to present) [LTIR]

Matthew Knies (2023 to present)

Maxime Lajoie (2023 to present) [in the minors]

Timothy Liljegren (2020 to present)

Ilya Lyubushkin (2022; 2024 to present)

Mitch Marner (2016 to present)

Auston Matthews (2016 to present)

Jake McCabe (2023 to present)

Bobby McMann (2023 to present)

Fraser Minten (2023 to present) [in junior with Saskatoon Blades]

Matt Murray (2022 to present) [LTIR]

Jake Muzzin (2019 to present) [LTIR]

William Nylander (2016 to present)

Ryan Reaves (2023 to present)

Morgan Rielly (2013 to present)

Marshall Rifai (2024 to present) [in the minors]

Nick Robertson (2020 to present)

Ilya Samsonov (2022 to present)

Alex Steeves (2021 to present) [in the minors]

John Tavares (2018 to present)

Connor Timmins (2022 to present)

Joseph Woll (2021 to present)

Vancouver

Sam Lafferty (2023)

Ilya Mikheyev (2019 to 2022)

Vegas

Michael Amadio (2021)

Byron Froese (2015 to 2016) [in the minors]

Ben Hutton (2021)

Washington

Nicolas Aubé-Kubel (2022)

Rasmus Sandin (2019 to 2023)

Winnipeg

{N/A}

Delta Science fiction – Historik och bibliografi

Jag har under de senaste åren arbetat med att sammanställa en bibliografi över Delta förlags science fiction-utgivning i bokform. Boken innefattar en historik över förlaget och bibliografiska uppställningar av Sam J. Lundwall Fakta & Fantasi och Jules Verne-magasinet. Boken är 352 sidor, häftad och rikt illustrerad med färgbilder samt omslagen till hela förlagets utgivning.  Mer information finns på mylittlebarrio.com ”Jag hittar bara ett enda fel i Jörgens förnämliga bok – nämligen att titeln är alldeles för blygsam. Boken du håller i handen är inte bara en historik över bokförlaget Delta och dess utgivning. Den är också både en utförlig skildring av mannen bakom förlaget och tidskriften Jules Verne-magasinet moderna version, Sam J. Lundwall, och en redogörelse för science fiction-litteraturens plats i svensk utgivning under de dryga trettio åren från 1970 till början av 2000-talet. Varken den svenska science fiction-utgivningens moderna historia eller dess ledande aktör har någonsin förr skildrats så initierat, uttömmande eller omsorgsfullt. Ingen intresserad sf-läsare kan undvara boken. Och dessutom är den till på köpet underhållande läsning!”  -John-Henri Holmberg

Jag har under de senaste åren arbetat med att sammanställa en bibliografi över Delta förlags science fiction-utgivning i bokform. Boken innefattar en historik över förlaget och bibliografiska uppställningar av Sam J. Lundwall Fakta & Fantasi och Jules Verne-magasinet. Boken är 352 sidor, häftad och rikt illustrerad med färgbilder samt omslagen till hela förlagets utgivning.  Mer information finns på mylittlebarrio.com ”Jag hittar bara ett enda fel i Jörgens förnämliga bok – nämligen att titeln är alldeles för blygsam. Boken du håller i handen är inte bara en historik över bokförlaget Delta och dess utgivning. Den är också både en utförlig skildring av mannen bakom förlaget och tidskriften Jules Verne-magasinet moderna version, Sam J. Lundwall, och en redogörelse för science fiction-litteraturens plats i svensk utgivning under de dryga trettio åren från 1970 till början av 2000-talet. Varken den svenska science fiction-utgivningens moderna historia eller dess ledande aktör har någonsin förr skildrats så initierat, uttömmande eller omsorgsfullt. Ingen intresserad sf-läsare kan undvara boken. Och dessutom är den till på köpet underhållande läsning!”  -John-Henri Holmberg

My wrap of 2022 book challenge. I was really into dark, and taboo romances this year and I devoured them. This was probably the fastest that I completed by book challenge and for 2023 my goal is 100 books!

Books by African American Authors I read in 2022:

The Healer Warrior, by Renee Lewin

Bargain with the Beast, by Naima Simone

Dark, by Thayer King

Chaldor, by Thayer King

Whimsy, by Thayer King

Bittersweet Love, by Q.B. Tyler

Forget me Not, by Q.B. Tyler

Today, Tomorrow, Always, by Raven St. Pierre

Gravity, by Raven St. Pierre

Within the Shadows, by Brandon Massey

Single Black Female, by Tracy Brown

The Marriage Pass, by Briana Cole

Love and War, by Shirra Lynn

His Fantasy, by Thayer King

No Strings, by Eve Vaughn

His for Keeps, by Theodora Taylor

All Her Little Secrets, by Wanda M. Morris

His Forbidden Bride, by Theodora Taylor

His to Own, Theodora Taylor

Nordic Lightening, by Camilla Stevens

Where the Pieces Fall, by Blue Saffire

Always Been You, Q.B. Tyler

Jesse's Girl, by Naima Simone

Fire, by Shae Evans

Risks, by Symone West

Hoops Shorts, Kennedy Ryan

First, by Symone West

A Love So Wrong, by Katerina Winters

Wrongful Desires, by Katerina Winters

Lost and Found, by Katerina Winters

Bound Through Time, Twyla Turner

A Million to Blow, Blue Saffire

Other awesome authors that I read for this year

F*ck Perfect, by Danyell A. Wallace

Deadly Vows, by Haley Stuart

Viking Unbound, by Kate Pearce

The Lord of Lost Causes, by Kate Pearce

Viking Claimed, by Kate Pearce

Valentine's Vow, by Adele Clee

At Last the Rouge Returns, by Adele Clee

Descent, by Sam Mariano

Untouchable, by Sam Mariano

The Haunting, by Hope Carr

Bentley, Hattie Jude

Quinn, by Hattie Jude

The Boy of the Bridge, by Sam Mariano

Make You Beg, by Shantel Tessier

You Promised Me Forever, by Monica Murphy

Bound to Please, Hope. C. Tarr

The American Heiress, by Daisy Goodwin

Daughters of Rome, by Kate Quinn

The Worst Best Man, Mia Sosa

The Forest of Vanishing Stars, by Kristin Harmel

Victoria, by Daisy Goodwin

Entropy, by Jennifer Hartmann

Midnight Hunter, Brianna Hale

Star Father, Charlie N. Holmberg

The Forgotten Sister, Nicola Cornick

Love Beyond Time, by Bethany Claire

Regarding the Duke, by Grace Callaway

The Stationmaster's College, by Phillipa Nefri Clark

A Million Kisses in Your Lifetime, by Monica Murphy

Twisted Hate, by Ana Huang

Trick Me Twice, by Becca Steele

Taunt Her, by Caitlyn Dare

Eyes on Me, by Sara Cate

The Unknown Beloved, by Amy Harmon

June First, by Jennifer Hartman

The Patron, by Vivian Wood

Boyfriend's Glasses, by Livia Harper

The Arms of the Enemy, by Lisbeth Eng

Love Wrecked, by Karina Halle

From Sand and Ash, by Amy Harmon

Highlander's Captive, Mariah Stone

Blake, by Victoria H. Smith

Drowning Erin, by Elizabeth O'Roark

Forbidden Love Still Blooms, by Nora Flite

Captured by the Beast, by Jenna Kerna

Men of the North, The Protector, by Elin Peer

Men of the North, The Ruler, by Elin Peer

Reading Challenge Goal for 2022 was 85; so if you're keeping count I have six more to go until I meet my challenge. Which challenges were your favorite in 2020? Let’s discuss in the comments!

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Number: “Best Friend”

Choreographer: Nicole Kirkland

Style: Hip Hop and Pole

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“Breathe Life” by Jack Garratt - Sean Lew choreography

Nicole Kirkland Presents: INFIDELITY

“Loyal“ by 6Lack | Created & choreographed by: Nicole Kirkland Directed & edited by: Darrin Bush Dancers: Natalie Bebko, Abigail Brockman, Jade Chynoweth, Allie Giroux, Sam Holmberg, Haley Jonae, Tayler Reef, Lexee Smith, Macy Swaim, Junna Yagi

Delta Science fiction – Historik och bibliografi Jag har under de senaste åren arbetat med att sammanställa en bibliografi över Delta förlags science fiction-utgivning i bokform. Projektet har växt och innefattar nu även en historik över förlaget och bibliografisk uppställningar av Sam J. Lundwall Fakta & Fantasi och Jules Verne-magasinet. Boken är 352 sidor, häftad och rikt illustrerad med färgbilder samt omslagen till hela förlagets utgivning. Mer information finns på mylittlebarrio.com ”Jag hittar bara ett enda fel i Jörgens förnämliga bok – nämligen att titeln är alldeles för blygsam. Boken du håller i handen är inte bara en historik över bokförlaget Delta och dess utgivning. Den är också både en utförlig skildring av mannen bakom förlaget och tidskriften Jules Verne-magasinet moderna version, Sam J. Lundwall, och en redogörelse för science fiction-litteraturens plats i svensk utgivning under de dryga trettio åren från 1970 till början av 2000-talet. Varken den svenska science fiction-utgivningens moderna historia eller dess ledande aktör har någonsin förr skildrats så initierat, uttömmande eller omsorgsfullt. Ingen intresserad sf-läsare kan undvara boken. Och dessutom är den till på köpet underhållande läsning!”  – John-Henri Holmberg

Black Lives Matter: A (By No Means Complete) Reading List

“Books are a form of political action. Books are knowledge. Books are a reflection. Books change your mind.” - Toni Morrison

It has always been, and always will be, vital to educate ourselves on the world around us. In response to the Black Lives Matter movement, I hope that this blog can become a platform for sharing resources on black history and literature, in a conscious effort to educate both ourselves and those around us. It is our duty to continue to amplify the voices of people of colour, because it is through education that we can make lasting changes in the world.

Here you will find a list of books and essays by authors of colour, and which speak about the experiences of people of colour everywhere. By committing to read even one of these books, you are expanding your consciousness of the lives around you, and giving people of colour a voice.

(Please reblog with your own book recommendations - keep the chain going!)

Classic Fiction

The Bluest Eye - Toni Morrison

Beloved - Toni Morrison

Another Country - James Baldwin

Go Tell It on the Mountain - James Baldwin

The Colour Purple - Alice Walker

Things Fall Apart - Chinua Achebe

Wide Sargasso Sea - Jean Rhys

Kindred - Octavia E. Butler

The Lonely Londoners - Sam Selvon

Small Island - Andrew Levy

Their Eyes Were Watching God - Zora Neale Hurston

To Kill a Mockingbird - Harper Lee

Contemporary Fiction

Americanah - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Girl, Woman, Other - Bernadine Evaristo

An Orchestra of Minorities - Chigozie Obioma

White Teeth - Zadie Smith

Red at the Bone - Jacqueline Woodson

An American Marriage - Tayari Jones

Queenie - Candice Carty-Williams

A Brief History of Seven Killings - Marlon James

Black Leopard Red Wolf - Marlon James

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous - Ocean Vuong

The Vanishing Half - Brit Bennett

Sorry To Disrupt the Peace - Patty Yumi Cottrell

Freshwater - Akwaeke Emezi

The Fifth Season - N.K. Jemisin

My Sister, the Serial Killer - Oyinkan Braithwaite

What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours - Helen Oyeyemi

Homegoing - Yaa Gyasi

The Underground Railroad - Colson Whitehead

The Nickel Boys - Colson Whitehead

The Girl With the Louding Voice - Abi Daré

We Cast a Shadow - Maurice Carlos Ruffin

Washington Black - Esi Edugyan

The Black Flamingo - Dean Atta

Just Mercy - Bryan Stevenson 

The Icarus Girl - Helen Oyeyemi 

Poetry, Theatre and Graphic Novels

A Raisin in the Sun - Lorraine Hansberry

Citizen: An American Lyric - Claudia Rankine

Night Sky With Exit Wounds - Ocean Vuong

I Am Alfonso Jones - Tony Medina, illustrated by Stacey Robinson & John Jennings

Your Black Friend and Other Strangers - Ben Passmore

Say Her Name - Zetta Elliot, illustrated by Loveis Wise

Silencer - Marcus Wicker

Don’t Call Us Dead - Danez Smith

How ro Be Drawn - Terrence Hayes

The Black Unicorn - Audre Lorde

Coal - Audre Lorde

Passion - June Jordan

Children’s/YA Fiction

Children of Blood and Bone - Tomi Adeyemi

The Hate U Give - Angie Thomas

Akata Witch - Nnedi Okorafor

Binti - Nnedi Okorafor

You Should See Me in a Crown - Leah Johnson

With the Fire on High - Elizabeth Acevedo

Refugee Boy - Benjamin Zephaniah

Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X - Ilyasah Shabazz

Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness - Anastasia Higginbotham

A Is for Activist - Innosanto Nagara

New Kid - Jerry Craft

This Book Is Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up, Take Action, and Do the Work - Tiffany Jewell

Non-Fiction and Autobiography

The Miner's Canary: Enlisting Race, Resisting Power, Transforming Democracy - Lani Guiner

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings - Maya Angelou

Me and White Supremacy: How to Recognise Your Privilege, Combat Racism and Change the World - Layla F Saad

Don’t Touch My Hair - Emma Dabiri

Brit(ish): On Race, Identity and Belonging - Afua Hirsch

The Good Immigrant - Nikesh Shukla

Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race - Reni Eddo-Lodge (available for free on Yorsearch)

The New Jim Crow - Michelle Alexander (available for free on Yorsearch)

Sister Outsider - Audre Lorde

So You Want to Talk About Race - Ijeoma Oluo

The Fire Next Time - James Baldwin

The Autobiography of Malcolm X - Malcolm X

White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism - Robin DiAngelo

Divided Sisters: Bridging the Gap Between Black Women and White Women - Midge Wilson & Kathy Russell

They Can’t Kill Us All: Ferguson, Baltimore, and a New Era in America’s Racial Justice Movement - Wesley Lowery

Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America - James Foreman Jr.

The Wretched of the Earth - Frantz Fanon

When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir - Patrisse Khan-Cullors & Asha Bandele

Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower - Brittney Cooper

Waking Up White, and Finding Myself in the Story of Race - Debby Irving

The Hidden Rules of Race: Barriers to an Inclusive Economy - Andrea Flynn, Susan R. Holmberg, Dorian T. Warren, & Felicia J. Wong

Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race - Beverly Daniel Tatum

How to Be Anti-Racist - Ibrahim X. Kendi

Leafs in the Playoffs! 9

Nobody ever interacts with my posts anymore, but that’s fine. I’ll keep chuggin’. If anybody’s still here, you know what the deal is with this. Let’s go.

Boston

Nick Foligno (2021) [LTIR]

Anton Strålman (2007 to 2009) [minors]

Carolina

Frederik Andersen (2016 to 2021)

Jake Gardiner (2011 to 2019) [LTIR]

Ondřej Kaše (2021 to 2022) [LTIR]

Stefan Noesen (2021)

Colorado

Alex Galchenyuk (2021)

Denis Malgin (2020; 2022)

Dallas

Mason Marchment (2020)

Matt Murray (2022 to present). Hang on. I’m just getting word that there’s actually two different NHL goaltenders named Matt Murray.

Edmonton

Jack Campbell (2020 to 2022)

Cody Ceci (2019 to 2020)

Seth Griffith (2016) [minors]

Zach Hyman (2016 to 2021)

Greg McKegg (2014 to 2015) [minors]

Calvin Pickard (2017) [minors]

Florida

[N/A]

Los Angeles

Trevor Moore (2018 to 2020)

Minnesota

Nic Petan (2019 to 2021)

New Jersey

Jonathan Bernier (2013 to 2016) [LTIR]

NY Islanders

Pierre Engvall (2019 to 2023)

Matt Martin (2016 to 2018)

Richard Pánik (2014 to 2015) [minors]

NY Rangers

Jimmy Vesey (2021)

Seattle

[N/A, but I’m still annoyed we let them take Jared McCann in the expansion draft]

Tampa Bay

Zach Bogosian (2021)

Toronto

Nick Abruzzese (2022 to present) [minors]

Noel Acciari (2023 to present)

Zach Aston-Reese (2022 to present)

Jordie Benn (2022 to present) [minors]

T. J. Brodie (2021 to present)

Michael Bunting (2021 to present)

Kyle Clifford (2020; 2021 to present) [minors]

Carl Dahlstrom (2022 to present) [minors]

Semyon Der-Arguchintsev (2022 to present) [minors]

Mark Giordano (2022 to present)

Erik Gustafsson (2023 to present)

Justin Holl (2018 to present)

Mac Hollowell (2022 to present) [minors]

Pontus Holmberg (2022 to present) [minors]

Calle Järnkrok (2022 to present)

Erik Kallgren (2022 to present) [minors]

David Kämpf (2021 to present)

Alexander Kerfoot (2019 to present)

Matthew Knies (2023 to present)

Filip Král (2022 to present) [minors]

Sam Lafferty (2023 to present)

Timothy Liljegren (2020 to present)

Mitch Marner (2016 to present)

Auston Matthews (2016 to present)

Jake McCabe (2023 to present)

Bobby McMann (2023 to present) [LTIR]

Victor Mete (2022 to present) [LTIR]

Matt Murray (2022 to present)

Jake Muzzin (2019 to present) [LTIR]

William Nylander (2016 to present)

Ryan O’Reilly (2023 to present)

Morgan Rielly (2013 to present)

Nick Robertson (2020 to present) [LTIR]

Ilya Samsonov (2022 to present)

Luke Schenn (2008 to 2012; 2023 to present)

Wayne Simmonds (2021 to present)

Alex Steeves (2021 to present) [minors]

John Tavares (2018 to present)

Connor Timmins (2022 to present)

Joseph Woll (2021 to present)

Radim Zohorna (2023 to present) [minors]

Vegas

Michael Amadio (2021)

Byron Froese (2015 to 2016) [minors]

Ben Hutton (2021)

Phil Kessel (2009 to 2015)

Winnipeg

David Rittich (2021)