🗣THIS ACCOUNT CARES ABOUT BLACK PEOPLE. THIS ACCOUNT SUPPORTS BLACK HAPPINESS IN ALL ITS FORMS. PEOPLE AND IDEAS THAT DETRACT FROM OR DESTROY BLACK HAPPINESS DO NOT BELONG. IF THAT DOES NOT RESONATE FOR YOU, YOU DO NOT BELONG HERE. THANK YOU.
When using “woke” pejoratively, you tell on yourself. You are not being canceled. You are being held accountable for how your racist “different point of view,” when amplified, is harmful. You SHOULD be shamed if you’re racist.
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They said Zoom school was detrimental to our kids’ health when we were trying to protect them from a deadly virus before the vaccine was available to their age group. Pretty sure getting shot or watching your friends and teachers get shot OVER AND OVER is worse but go ahead. 🇺🇸
The end result of one of the best emails ever. “Would you be interested in hosting an event for RuPaul’s Drag Race?” I immediately answered with the ever professional, “Motherfucker say no more. What time?” AND WHAT A TIME IT WAS. ✨💕
Meanwhile. Just checked in on Tokyo. He does not watch the show which respect. Dude is protecting his peace. But he said SIDE NOTE. LMAO.
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Thinking about how many of the elderly Black people killed in the racist attack on the supermarket were there in LOVE — stopped for food for her husband in a nursing home, there giving rides to parishioners, stocking up a food bank she’s run for 25 years. My heart is so heavy.
Mercy got her book signed and she took some calamansi off that tree outside. You see I get it from my mama. She don’t ever put her purse down either! My heart was so full this day and I have been dying holding this inside all this time! 🇵🇭✊🏽
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September 29, 2022. Married fifteen years today. My daughter’s name is made up. It stands for Melissa And Justin Always. M A J A and so here we are as she sees us. We really wore these outfits last week on a date. LOL. 🌈 ☁️
Are you a highly visible biracial? Have trouble communicating? Are you tired of missteps that leave you in hot water with both sides? *TRAGIC* I’m Melissa Beck, CEO of BRPR. At MBBRPR, you don’t have to choose sides, but with my expertise you’ll always be on the right one. 👍🏽
A dream come true for me as a writer who has followed Michael Arceneaux’s brilliant work for years. Thank you
@youngsinick
for all these beautifully strung words. Lots of YES, THAT. 🎯
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Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful mom Mercy Howard. This woman gives and gives, always leading with kindness. She is so fun, so sweet, so loving. There’s not a person whose path she’s crossed who doesn’t become obsessed with her. She’s EVERYTHING. 💕
This amplified AND racist point of view is why an 18-year-old white supremacist killed 10 innocent Black people who were minding their business at a supermarket with an AR-15. Let’s have a GENUINE conversation about that shit. Let’s do that why don’t we?
And now for some “communicatory-type stuff” regarding Ep 4 It Shouldn’t Be Comfortable We’re Talking About Racism. Again, see my pinned tweet. Thoughtful conversation welcomed.
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They could sell all those off (to be destroyed) to get a new roof. Pressure wash and paint the house. Get the baby a bigger bike. A matching set of patio furniture. Make an area to use the smoker away from the house. Lotta good things to elevate their lives but here we are.
I tried to share this video on IG where it belongs but it was blocked for music. Anyway, my husband trolled me with short films he made the entire time I was in NOLA. Here, the second I left, this man wore shoes in my house to celebrate my departure.
Two iconic songwriters. Come On Be My Baby Tonight x My Actual Baby Tonight And Every Night. I’m so excited for next week’s episode. All I ever wanted out of this whole thing was the song back in the daily rotation for all to hear. 😍
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You can tell I was a) taking advantage of my time outside my real house and tried my hardest not to lift a finger in that kitchen, I hate a kitchen! and b) living my full AUNTIE life ie can you be a lamb and go get me a… 🤣
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Jersey Shore said, “Bitch no. Don’t try to make other ones that’ll both dilute and exploit our brand authenticity in this already oversaturated market. Who do you think we are? NON-MONETIZABLE UNFORTUNATE REAL WORLDERS?!” 😂
Look at the bag the wig came in. I bought it while in quarantine as a joke to mess with producers because in 2000 I know I jacked up the continuity so bad with that haircut. Didn’t realize it would come in so handy for this Y2K party. 🤣
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I literally went on a culturally pivotal reality show that matters to a lot of people and care more about the fact that I’m officially a gif. MY HEART. 🤭
OK now we’re cooking with fire! The Jamie Foxx Show coming soon to Netflix is fantastic news! I’ve been getting a residual check for my few lines on *exactly one episode* for 20+ years. Starbucks money about to be through the roof. Yeah baby. I love him!
Six more weeks of this waiting and watching? Why don’t they just give us the whole shebang? I have so much laundry I could accomplish if it was bingeable. Honestly.
Afraid to catch AIDS from someone but laid up beside a booger-eater who ain’t never seen a washcloth about the taint. Please sit this one out. Let me get my coffee. Got my blood pressure all up this morning.
I took the gold flatware, a case of RX bars and the yellow roses — yellow is indicative of friendship — on my way out the door. Sure did. Wanted to take some barware, a painting and two chairs but my husband said he’s not arranging all that. BOOO!
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The footage of the 2000 house meeting where I was *indeed* confrontational with David. I feel awful seeing it today. I did not understand him. I was hurt he wasn’t in a space to commune with me, but that never gave me the right to talk to him sideways. I am sorry.
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Greetings from NYC. Your niece is doing great. Still following me around everywhere! She had a lovely day in the city. She says hello. 👝
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Mercy and Shorty are here for a special visit! ❤️ Catch up on the latest episode of The
#RealWorld
Homecoming: New Orleans, streaming exclusively on
@paramountplus
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I love the simplicity and fluidity of language. Can we discuss the enduring power, layered precision and thoroughness of the full, yet concise sentence at the end of this clip. “Girl.”
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Full transparency. The scene of me recording my podcast. LIES. I do that shit in my closet like every other indie podcaster. That’s my husband’s studio and I have no idea what to do at that desk. This is an ad pretending not to be an ad for my podcast.
@ImperfStrangers
I meant what I said about the power of Come On Be My Baby Tonight. Countess LuAnn and Kim Zolciak owe him a gratitude. Pay homage to the pioneer of a reality TV staple, The Song Of A Season, we all enjoy.
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A lovely librarian named April found the 2000 Interview Magazine featuring Beyoncé and Danny. I love ALL librarians! Support your local library!
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Drove past The Belfort while we were filming Homecoming. I was hoping to take a tour by myself to have some closure with her. But we traveled in a strict Covid bubble as a cast so it was not possible. Still want to get back there one day.
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How it’s feeling every day. The judges. The politicians. The weather. The supply chain. These eyelashes. Everything. It’s a lot all at once and we are allowed to be stank about it. Feel your feelings, I say!
Listen. This is some Emmy level shit right here. Danny’s story full circle. What it cost him and what he gave to the world? Baby. Award-winning storytelling. Manifest.
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The insidiousness, callousness of hate and how swiftly one can snuff out love with the ease of access to weapons. We have a real fucking problem and the reason it’s never addressed is because so many in power refuse to see it. Stop anti-Black racism.
The most important result of doing the show is the opportunity to reconnect with my cast mates in a way where we have safe space with each other. This part was lacking for two decades. You need people who truly *get* where you’ve been and can help you unpack feelings.
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My lovely mother-in-law just texted to tell me Danny is a “great guy” and that I’m “pretty and intelligent.” Do you understand the level of anxiety I had about her watching! WHOOO. Won’t He do it!?! 😩
Father God. I’ve been trying to help Shorty and Mercy watch this show for 6 weeks and 27 minutes. He is screaming. “Didn’t nobody type in no damn Sonic The Hedgehog!” “The circle just spinning in this bitch.” “OK wait. Here go the space man.” 😩
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Fascinating that BOTH Kelley and I, 22 years ago, truly believed that each did not like the other without ever having had a conversation about *WHY* we both felt that way. See how damaging assumptions can be.
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Most importantly, Danny and Jamie are packing the HELLO KITTY toilet paper I gave to everyone for their wives and children. The true gift in all of this, if you ask me. 🧻
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Grand opening (2000). Grand closing (2022). When you’ve slowed down on the carbs of your youth but you’ve finally gotten your fibers right in your elder years.
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My husband surprised me upon my arrival home from New Orleans with Shorty and Mercy at my house for Thanksgiving. We celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary shortly after filming too. They still got it, folks. 💕
I’m becoming bat mitzvah this month with my daughter. Wish me luck. I’m studying, crunch time levels, and listening to my Torah portion all day and night to get it down via osmosis. I can read but my confidence is not yet there even two years into study but I believe in me! 🤣✡️
CT plays a masterful game. Works hard in missions. Listens. When he does speak, he asks for clarity but doesn’t ever really present his opinion with arms flailing. At round table pretends it’s the first he’s hearing shit. Close to a traitor that he been known is a traitor. 10/10.
“Mom. Now I know why you get so mad at me when I mess with my eyebrows.” My daughter Shalom, watching
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Never Before Seen Footage. 😑
My sister Marlene visited me too back then too. We’re different but the same. Mannerisms and affect the exact same. After the show, people would constantly say to her, “You really remind me of someone.” And she’d be like “That someone is my LITTLE sister…” Minds be blown.
Kandi was there looking like a zillion bucks. I said, “Hi Kandi. I love you.” Don’t think that was the best opener to invite conversation though. Gah. I do love her though.
I rushed these kids at the dinner table and started showers early for this, Netflix. The contestants better be quarantined while we wait for you to reboot. I don’t want any side conversations happening without us!
We took Maja to Slipknot last night. The kid is operating on a higher plane. She gets it. She told us this was a happy place because she’s “free to scream.” 🔥
22 years later, the roommates are back in New Orleans, and it's time to get REAL again. The
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Homecoming: New Orleans premieres April 20th on
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Gentle reminder to hit them switch plates, door knobs, faucet handles, locks, remote controls and other high traffic areas in the home with a bleach wipe. 👀
I’d like to point out that Beyoncé is doing the CDC’s work with her digestible messaging contained within an obvious summer hit that will reach the masses in mere moments. Here, she tells us to stay masked. Even outdoors. A responsible queen for and about the people.
Free Peacock makes the commercials so damn loud on purpose. I’m not budging though so we’re just gonna yell louder for the children to bring me something on breaks while I watch Dateline. It is what it is.