Morgan Jerkins
@mjerkins
New York Times bestselling author. Senior Writer, Race and Equity @theguardian.com.
You want to send your future kids to an Ivy League school and you're with a man who only has $1,000 in savings. Oh you sweet sweet lamb.
I got therapy tomorrow. She's gonna love when I tell her why I've been in a good mood as of lately.
I wanna give y'all some context: The image below is from "The Scorpion King." This movie was released in 2002. 2002. Do y'all see how that shit is laying?
Yeah girl. Anyone could’ve told you this before you even booked your flight.
That was the best shit I've seen all week. Hell yeah. Keep it coming in this here cup.
I couldn't help but wonder: Am I not easily provoked do I just work from home?
Yesterday I had a simple procedure and the dermatologist wanted to put on some music during the process. He asked, “What type of music do you like? You look like an R&B kinda girl.” I replied, “Indie rock.”
This is definitely the look of a man who put 50 grand on Dusty when he should’ve went with Old Thunder
This is my face whenever I hear a certain vibrato or chord progression from white folk:
me binge-watching "Homeland" for the past week and a half: pbs.twimg.com/media/DgGiB1...
post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't nirvana, pearl jam, soundgarden, or Alice In Chains.
The thing about being raised by a virgo as a gemini is that you can take a breath, and they will be like "Be quiet."
John Kennedy from Louisiana said that somebody is the reason why there are instructions on a shampoo bottle. And I’m mad that that old white Republican is funny. Just look at him: Ready to call someone stupid in a very witty way. I’m upset.
🚨 INTRODUCING! 🚨 The first guest speaker for Root & Reverie: Denne Michele Norris, author of WHEN THE HARVEST COMES and first Black openly trans woman to helm a major literary publication (Electric Lit) Apply for this exciting program: tinyurl.com/4x7vph83
Hey y’all. Do you remember that incredible protest to prevent an 🧊 raid in Chinatown? My fellow running mate, Natalia, was there. Her scholarship has been revoked and she wants to continue her education in Social Work. Less than $800 is needed. Can you share/donate? gofund.me/44b6a2749
✨Some news!✨ J Wortham, culture writer of NYT Magazine and co-editor of BLACK FUTURES, has contributed a partial scholarship for a Black trans or gender non-conforming writer for the Root & Reverie winter 2026 cohort! Please encourage a loved one to apply here: forms.gle/GWLxDPCLES6a...