In the first episode of the February Black History Month series, we honestly examine legacy beyond reverence—naming both the brilliance and the burden Black writers have inherited. This episode explores how history continues to shape creative pressure today and asks writers to distinguish between lineage and obligation.

Also, check out three current opportunities and happenings in Black writing and culture in The Inkwell:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-poet-is-a-prophet-a-black-history-month-writing-workshop-tickets-1981356417381

https://www.arthouseproductions.org/products/2nd-annual-black-authors-showcase-february-22-2026

https://www.polyphonylit.org/black-history-contest-2026

🎧 Listen now — Black history is not past. It’s present.

In the final episode of the January Creative Reset, we're replacing motivation with discipline — and perfection with sustainable practice. Learn how to build a writing rhythm that fits your real life and supports long-term creative confidence.

Plus, discover current opportunities and community spaces supporting Black writers this month.

https://midnight-indigo.com/collections/writing-classes-for-black-writers

https://www.polyphonylit.org/black-history-contest-2026

🎧 Listen now — seriousness isn’t pressure. It’s commitment.

In this third episode of the January Creative Reset, we're seeing our voice not as an abstract concept — but as the heart of our brand and creative identity. Learn how to name your voice, use it with intention, and practice consistency without performance.

Plus, discover three current opportunities in Black writing and publishing to help your voice meet real audiences this week.

🎧 Listen now — your voice is your power.

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