Home Feed
Home
Search
Search
Add Review, Blurb, Quote
Add
Activity
Activity
Profile
Profile
Black History Month
Black History Month: Reclaiming a Lost Legacy | Ralph L. Crowder
77 posts | 1 to read
LibraryThing
blurb
GreenGrl87
post image

#latepost #BlitsyHMS #BHMS @sweetpealsd thank you so much for the beautiful and thoughtful gifts! I am so, so sorry that I totally flubbed being your swap buddy this year. Hopefully the package arrives today and you have a wonderful belated opening day! @Chelleo thank you as always for hosting, and for your added help this go round (and sorry again for causing such a headache!) I hope everyone had a lovely Black History Month & swap! ❤️🖤💚

sweetpealsd No worries! I‘m glad you like your swap package. Enjoy! 2y
11 likes1 comment
blurb
sweetpealsd
post image

#BlitsySwap package is out and on its way! #BHMS

Chelleo Whoop whoop 🙌🏽🙌🏽 2y
28 likes1 comment
blurb
MrsGagnonreads2024
post image

@MoonWitch94 your #BHMS package is on its way to you it should arrive by Monday the latest. @Chelleo

Chelleo 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 thanks for the update 2y
19 likes1 comment
blurb
GreenGrl87
post image

Finally made it to mail my #BlitsySwap package! 😅 Should be arriving by Friday. #BHMS

Chelleo 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 2y
12 likes1 comment
blurb
Gissy
post image

I received #Blitsy swap box yesterday. I picked it up today. I think my match is @McKinney22 ? Thank you so much!!! 🥰

@Chelleo

Chelleo It‘s from me ☺️ Glad it arrived safely! I forgot to put your card in the box so it will arrive separately. 2y
Gissy @Chelleo ohhh! I definitely don‘t have detective skills🤦🏽‍♀️😂Thank you so much! 🥰 2y
Chelleo I was rushing and am lucky your address was legible, so I'm sure your detective skills are still in tact :) 2y
Gissy @Chelleo ☺️ 2y
38 likes4 comments
blurb
Mitch
post image

It‘s here! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

Chelleo 🙌🏽 Yay! 2y
54 likes1 comment
blurb
MrsGagnonreads2024
post image

My package from @TheBookHippie arrived today I can not wait to see what I got 🤗 @Chelleo #BHS

TheBookHippie Yay it made it!!! Phew. I hope you enjoy it. 2y
MrsGagnonreads2024 @TheBookHippie I am sure I will 😀 2y
24 likes2 comments
blurb
ncsufoxes
post image

I found this tote on Etsy while I was searching for #Blitsy items. I can‘t pass up a good tote, so I figured I‘d share if anyone else was looking for items (or good totes 😉). Look what I found on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/609839575/black-history-tote-bag-african-american?r... This is the medium size

Chelleo 😍 2y
dylanisreading Beautiful! 2y
23 likes2 comments
blurb
Nalbuque
post image

WOO it‘s almost Black History Month! This is my kick off #BlitsySwap post! But…I‘ve messed up a little bit. So, I‘m participating in one of the coolest Litsy swaps #BHMS by the lovely @Chelleo
I sent my package off this week and forgot to take a snap. But I can tell y‘all that it is headed to Suffolk, UK 💌📚✊🏽 things have been kinda crazy (way crazier than usual) and i think I coulda done a better job, but I hope this gives my match a smile😃

Chelleo Woohoo! The first package is an route! 2y
Nalbuque @Chelleo WAT?? No way! I thought I was gonna be so late, I was shooting for the Jan 15 date of departure you had suggested 😅 2y
Chelleo LOL…most matches are in the US so there‘s plenty of time but things usually start moving at the end of January. 2y
Chelleo Your #Blitsy package arrived safe and sound! 2y
Nalbuque @Chelleo fantastic!! In my rush I forgot to write the hashtags on the box, so I worried my match would be confused or even concerned oooops 2y
16 likes5 comments
blurb
Mitch
post image

Starting mapping out 2023 already! Thanks so much @Chelleo for doing this again! Love this swap! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

blurb
Gissy
post image

Oh @Chelleo what a lovely surprise, very unique and creative! Love it! Thank you so much for taking of your time to send this beautiful card and bookmark😍For me is more than a swap because I try to do like a month readathon. Until now, I have read 8 books by black authors and they have been amazing books. They motivate me to read more information of that event. I also buy things for my match and for myself from new artists to me. Thank you!🥰

Chelleo 🥰 3y
46 likes2 comments
blurb
Chrissyreadit
post image

Thank you Michelle! Black History is made every day, but I love having this swap every February.

AmyG Me too! 3y
Gissy Yes!! 3y
Chelleo 🥰 3y
Chelleo I love organizing it and so happy you all enjoy and continue to participate each year! 3y
64 likes4 comments
blurb
Chrissyreadit
post image

My package has arrived!!!🙌🎉😍#blitsy

Nalbuque Yay I‘m so excited for you to see the books!! I gotta say, I had a few other things in mind I wanted to send but I panicked about time!! I may send you another envelope if I have time before the end of the month 😊 3y
Chelleo 😍 3y
Chrissyreadit @Nalbuque I can‘t wait to see my “Blitsy” package 🎉😘 3y
50 likes3 comments
blurb
shawnmooney
post image
Simona You have very interesting pile of possibilities! 3y
21 likes1 comment
blurb
Karisa
post image

Hurray! It‘ll be on its way to @Gissy tomorrow! Hoping it reaches you safely 💗

#BHMS #BlackHistoryMonthSwap2022 @Chelleo

Chelleo Whew! Glad you sorted it out! 3y
Karisa @Chelleo Thanks for your help 💗 3y
Gissy Thank you! I know I will love it! Now, I need to apply my skill to be patient until the opening date 🧘🏽‍♀️🙌 ☺️ @Chelleo 3y
Karisa @Gissy 💗💗💗 3y
43 likes4 comments
blurb
Mitch
post image

Socks
Tumblers
Hardback & paperback
Historical fiction & Non fiction (don‘t make me choose!)
Milk chocolate

#blitsythisorthat

blurb
MrsGagnonreads2024

Almost done getting everything for my #BHMswap just waiting on 2 things to arrive from Etsy than it will be going out to my person. @Chelleo

Chelleo ☺️ 3y
14 likes1 comment
blurb
Mitch
post image

And so the journey begins! It‘s taking the boat rather than a plane - but is still scheduled to arrive in plenty of time! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

#blitsyswap #bhms

Chelleo Woohoo! Thanks!! 3y
38 likes1 comment
blurb
kaysworld1
post image

Thank you to @Come-read-with-me Paula your box is absolutely outstanding. All of it is amazing, you are a lovely soul and I'm glad we can continue talking. 1/3
@Chelleo 😘

#blitsyswap #books #blackauthors #blackhistory #reading #femaleauthor #readathon #readyforthefuture #reading

Chelleo 😍 😍 😍 Love the little notes 4y
kaysworld1 @Chelleo they where so lovely and heartwarming 💕 4y
Come-read-with-me So glad you liked it! I had so much fun gathering everything! 4y
40 likes3 comments
blurb
sweetpealsd
post image

I absolutely love my #BHMS gifts. Everything is wonderful. Thank you so much @BeaG ! This mug is so beautiful! I can‘t stop looking at it. No picture does it justice.❤️❤️ #BlitsyHistoryMonth #BHMSwap #BlitsySwap

Riveted_Reader_Melissa That mug is amazing! I love it! 4y
Chelleo That mug 😍🤩 4y
Cinfhen Oh!!! THAT MUG 🙌🏻🥰 4y
See All 12 Comments
Soubhiville Oh wow the mug! 4y
MeganAnn That mug is amazing! 😍😍😍 4y
S3V3N I‘m glad you liked everything! My stepmom made the mug. She has a variety and I asked her for a blue one because that is your favorite color. Her business is called GG‘s Designs. 4y
sweetpealsd @BeaG I will definitely let people know about her. This mug is stunning! 4y
Annl The mug! Wow! 4y
riversong153 😍😍😍 4y
vlwelser 😍😍😍 4y
quietjenn That mug is amazing! 4y
S3V3N @sweetpealsd thanks! 4y
70 likes12 comments
blurb
Well-ReadNeck
post image

Didn‘t want to leave Black History Month without a shout out to the upcoming books by Black authors on my wishlist (several of which I have preordered)!

https://wellreadneck.wordpress.com/2021/02/26/more-books-for-your-to-be-read-lis...

RainyDayReading So excited for A Master of Djinn!! 4y
77 likes1 comment
blurb
MeganAnn
post image

Wrapped up my #blitsyswap gifts and mailed them out today. This box is heading east and should arrive Tuesday. 📚🎉💃🏾🙌🏿
#blackhistorymonthswap #bhms #blitsyhistorymonth

Chelleo 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 4y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Amazing wrap job!! 4y
MeganAnn @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego thank you!! I‘ve started saving pages from old magazines with pretty photos or graphics to use for wrapping - I think most of these came from Oprah‘s magazine 😍 4y
See All 7 Comments
GreenGrl87 Whoa, I am in love with this wrapping idea! So ingenious! 4y
MaGoose I loved what you used for wrapping paper! I had opened the #bhms gifts this morning before I thought about taking a photo! 😍 4y
MeganAnn @GreenGrl87 thank you!! 😊 4y
MeganAnn @MaGoose I‘m so happy you loved it!! 4y
51 likes7 comments
blurb
MeganAnn
post image

@Kdgordon88 it‘s here!! My #blistyswap #bhms #blitsyhistorymonthswap arrived today. Now to put it aside until opening day.

And many extra thanks to @Chelleo for being the very best swap organizer ever and kindly sending out the sweetest card, bookmark and stickers. ❤️❤️❤️

I‘m waiting on one last gift to arrive and then I‘ll be shipping mine out... hopefully early next week.🤞🏻

Chelleo 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Thanks! ☺️ 4y
Deblovestoread Yay!! I can't wait for opening day! 4y
33 likes2 comments
blurb
KatieDid927
post image

Sign-ups are open for a couple exciting February swaps! Check out the info on @Chelleo and @Chrissyreadit ‘s posts! #BlitsySwap #HappilyEverAfterSwap

Chelleo Thanks for sharing! 4y
Chrissyreadit Thank you 😘😘😘😘 4y
KatieDid927 @Chrissyreadit @Chelleo You‘re so welcome, you‘re both fantastic hosts! I‘m excited! 4y
37 likes3 comments
blurb
MolliesaurusRex
post image

Okay I haven‘t opened anything else but I am so excited because GARDETTOS DUDE!😍🤣 @sprainedbrain you are already the best.❤️🤣 #bhms #blitsyhistorymonthswap #blackhistorymonthswap

Chelleo 😂😂😂 5y
18 likes1 comment
blurb
MolliesaurusRex
post image

Omg @Chelleo this card is amazing - I am obsessed. I love the bookmark, too.❤️Thank you so much! Now onto my package from @sprainedbrain 😍😊😊 #blitsyhistorymonth #blackhistorymonthswap #bhms

Cinfhen Amazing bookmark ❤️ 5y
MolliesaurusRex @Cinfhen I know! I totally love it!!!! 5y
Chelleo Glad you like it 🥰 5y
Cinfhen The design is fierce 5y
15 likes4 comments
blurb
sprainedbrain
post image

Look what arrived today! Looking forward to tomorrow☺️🎉

#BHMS #BlitsyHistoryMonth

Chelleo Yeah!! Was just logging in to check (see how I accidentally tagged you earlier?! 🤦🏾‍♀️) 5y
sprainedbrain @Chelleo haha yes! I get it now. 😂 (edited) 5y
70 likes2 comments
blurb
WriterAtHeart
post image

My package for #BHMSwap came in this week and mine is going on today. #BlistyHistoryMinth

Chelleo Awesome!! 5y
40 likes1 comment
blurb
sweetpealsd
post image

Yay! I received my swap package for the #BHMswap. @Chelleo #blitsy

Chelleo Yasss! 👏🏾👏🏾 5y
rsteve388 Have you unboxed it yet? Or is there a specific day to open the box? 5y
sweetpealsd @rsteve388 unboxing is on 2/29 5y
rsteve388 Cool, Right On! 5y
43 likes4 comments
blurb
MolliesaurusRex
post image

It is on its way and, barring anything insane, should be arriving on Monday. @Chelleo #bhms #bhmswap #blistyhistorymonth #blitsyhistorymonthswap #blackhistorymonthswap

Chelleo Whoo hooo🤗 5y
16 likes1 comment
blurb
MolliesaurusRex
post image

Ooooh look what I just got in the mail!😍 can‘t wait to open it! @sprainedbrain @Chelleo #blitsyhistorymonthswap #blackhistorymonthswap #bhms #dontmindmybookcovereddesk

Chelleo Yay and Noted! 5y
13 likes1 comment
blurb
MolliesaurusRex
post image

Look what I got in the mail today @Chelleo am I waiting for the open date? #BHMSwap #blitsyhistorymonthswap #blackhistorymonthswap

Chelleo It‘s totally up to you. 😃 You‘re welcome to open it now or open with your #bhmswap package 5y
MolliesaurusRex I‘ll wait - I don‘t wanna spoil anything by mistake!🤣 5y
Karisa My card came in too! 🥳 Thanks, @Chelleo! You are so awesome! 😊 5y
Chelleo @Karisa Great! And thanks 😊 5y
10 likes4 comments
blurb
crazyspine
post image

Oops, I forgot to take a picture of my Blitsty swap package before I mailed it, but here's a picture of the postcard stamps that I bought for #litsylove #BlitsyHistoryMonth #BHMswap @Chelleo @Annl

Chelleo Lol! Thanks for the update! 5y
Annl Thanks for the package! Counting the days! 5y
crazyspine @annl its saying it was derived at 12:44 on Feb 11. You never got it? 5y
See All 6 Comments
crazyspine @Annl *delivered 5y
Annl I got it. I had to hide it from myself! Thank you! A week to go! 5y
crazyspine @annl good! 5y
59 likes6 comments
blurb
jenniferw88
post image

That's #blitsyswap #bhmswap #blackhistorymonthswap all wrapped & ready to go! Hopefully sending Monday. @Chelleo

I hope my match likes everything I picked out for her!

Chelleo Love the wrapping! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 5y
82 likes1 comment
blurb
Mitch
post image

An afternoon in my local bookstore and it‘s all packaged up! Loved choosing these!

#bhmswap

Chelleo Yay! The first package is en route! #bhmswap #BlitsyHistoryMonthSwap #BlitsySwap 5y
82 likes1 comment
blurb
Nessavamusic
post image

1. MLK, the Obamas, Oprah
2. Alyssa Cole, Talia Hibbert, Maya Angelou, Beverly Jenkins
3. Both
4. Romance, fantasy, historical fiction
5. Civil Rights, Black Scientists/inventors/innovators
#blitsyhistorymonth #bhmswap @Chelleo

Chelleo Recently discovered Alyssa Cole and really like her work. (edited) 5y
Nessavamusic @Chelleo yay! She‘s an amazing person too. 5y
35 likes2 comments
blurb
jenniferw88
post image

1. Obamas are all I can think of at the mo.
2. Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou & Alice Walker
3. Both
4. Fantasy, Crime, Historical Mysteries, Classics, Historical Non-Fiction
5. Black History

@Chelleo #blitsyswap #bhmswap #blackhistorymonthswap

More info for my match!

blurb
Chrissyreadit
post image

So happy @Chelleo is holding this again!!! Head over to her page to sign up!

blurb
MolliesaurusRex
post image

Aaahhhh I‘m so excited!!! I haven‘t been able to participate in a swap in so long and I totally loved doing this one last year!😁 @Chelleo #blitsyhistorymonthswap #blackhistorymonthswap #bhms #bhm #litsyswaps

Chelleo Yay! So happy to have you participating in the #BHMswap this year (again)!! Q: do you have any favorite genres? 5y
MolliesaurusRex @Chelleo mystery, true crime, thriller, suspense, nonfiction, fantasy... :) 5y
Chelleo Perfect! Thanks! 5y
9 likes3 comments
blurb
cocomass
post image

THANK YOU @Chelleo both for being an amazing #blitsyhistorymonth host AND for my amazing package!! 😍 I wish I‘d taken a picture of the fabulous wrapping before tearing it open. I love these books, and I love that you chose a few for me! My shirt‘s wonderful—clearly you picked up on my love of black poets. I‘m happy you patronized black owned businesses/museums on my behalf. And of course the Obamas 💕 And a mug for my tea ✊🏽 So thoughtful 😊

cocomass PS not pictured is my chocolate covered popcorn which I was literally eating while staging this photo 😂🍫🍿 (edited) 6y
Chelleo LOL! I was worried about the treats...you usually post such healthy snacks! The chocolate covered popcorn was the best option in a candy store that literally smells of pure sugar 🤣 And it took all the willpower I could muster to mail that blackish mug off to you! Glad you enjoyed your box! 6y
Chelleo Be sure to let me know your thoughts on the SW books. I hope you like them as much as I do. 6y
See All 9 Comments
cocomass @Chelleo the mug is an AMAZING FIND. Also I always have healthy snacks because I have no self control. The popcorn is gone. 😂 6y
Chelleo @cocomass Next time I stop by that place, I‘ll pick you up some more 😍 I agree, it was delicious...I taste tested it for the first time when I bought yours 6y
TrishB Lovely 💕 6y
Chelleo Hey friend! 5y
cocomass @Chelleo hey!!! I‘ve been prepping to start a PhD program and am super MIA. But I am happy, healthy, and excited to be full-time studying literacy and language education for Black students 😊 I should probably make a post about it so people don‘t think I‘ve died, but if you ever want to get ahold of me, you can shoot me an email. I‘d love to keep in touch (and pick your brain from time to time)! 💕 5y
36 likes9 comments
blurb
Wannabe_Quijote
post image

What a generous #blitsyhistorymonth box, @CSeydel !! Thank you so much....I LOVE the #coffeeMug!!

Thanks for doing this for us, @Chelleo

Chelleo That mug! 😍🤩 ❤️ Happy #BlitsyHistoryMonth!! 6y
riversong153 Wonderful! I loved The Fifth Season!! 6y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Lovely! 📚💖 6y
24 likes3 comments
blurb
sweetpealsd
post image

Thank you @CaliforniaCay for a wonderful swap package! I love everything, especially the tote! Thank you @Chelleo for putting together this wonderful swap !#BlitsyHistoryMonth ! #BHM

Chelleo Those socks, though!!! 🤩😍♥️ Happy #BlitsyHistoryMonth!! 6y
riversong153 Obama socks! I love it!! 6y
StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego Wonderful! Love the Obama socks!! 6y
sweetpealsd They are nice, right?! @CaliforniaCay has wonderful taste! 6y
CaliforniaCay You are so very welcome! I had a lot of fun putting this together. Enjoy! 6y
61 likes5 comments
blurb
Emilymdxn
post image

#blackhistorymonth roundup - 14 books and halfway through one more, plus the three events I went to this month.

Proud of my wide reading this month spanning pre conquest Africa-2019 via Dumas and the Harlem Renaissance! I covered classics, contemporary, lit crit, anthropology, memoir, politics fantasy and read incredible books from 3 languages.

Here‘s to keeping this up and giving black history & writing the importance it deserves every month

TheKidUpstairs Great reading month! And your penmanship is lovely! 6y
KT1432 Wow, really great month!! 6y
Naj That's a great reading month! As someone who only managed to read two books this month, I'm really impressed. 6y
59 likes3 comments
blurb
Leslie2
post image

@Liatrek my #BlitsyHistoryMonth package arrived today!!!! Thank you!! I can't wait to open it tomorrow!! #BHM @Chelleo

blurb
Wannabe_Quijote
post image

@CSeydel It came! A good pick-me-up while I‘m recovering from some surgery!

#blitsyhistorymonth @Chelleo #bookswap

CSeydel Yay! Best wishes for a speedy recovery! 6y
Chelleo 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Sending healing vibes your way! 6y
mariaku21 Sending good vibes for a speedy recovery! 6y
See All 7 Comments
riversong153 Hope you‘re healing well! 6y
CSeydel According to the tracking info, the Etsy item I ordered was delivered to you today. It‘s part of your BHMSwap gift. It seemed more sensible to have it sent directly to you than ship it to myself first. I hope you don‘t mind :) 6y
Wannabe_Quijote @CSeydel It made it! Can‘t wait to see what‘s inside! 6y
CSeydel Oh good 🤗 hope you like it‘ 6y
25 likes7 comments