This space was born out of a Facebook post I made honoring the legacy of Assata Shakur and a desire to read Assata: An Autobiography in community. That one post made it clear: people are hungry to read, learn, and gather with intention.
In a time when books are being banned and curricula rooted in truth, equity, and liberation are under attack, I’m choosing to respond with study, conversation, and community. I’m drawing from my Master’s in Africana Studies—and from the shelves of my personal library—to create a learning space that is both accessible and rooted.
Here’s what you can expect each month in this group:
A Featured Book: You’ll receive the title pulled directly from my personal collection, with enough notice to purchase, borrow, or revisit.
Shelfie Community Thread: Everyone is invited to share a “shelfie”—a photo of you with the book or the book in your space. It's a low-pressure way to build connection and see what everyone's currently reading or recommending.
Lecture + Q&A: A registration link will go out each month for the main session, open to all. I’ll lead with context, history, and key takeaways, followed by time for questions and conversation.
Affinity Space for BIPOC Women: A separate registration link will be available for those who identify as Black, Indigenous, or women of color. This will be a discussion and creative space centered in healing, voice, and reflection.
I created a Patreon tier connected to this series because sustaining a learning space like this takes time, labor, and resources. When you join as a patron, you’re not just getting extra content—you’re helping make this work possible.
Your support allows me to:
Research, revisit, and prepare books from my personal library
Create lecture notes, slides, and discussion guides
Host and manage Zoom sessions
Hold space for both the public talks and the BIPOC affinity circle
Keep this work community-centered instead of institution-controlled
Continue building spaces where Black literature, resistance, and healing are centered
Shelfies on Patreon ($25) receive added access and resources, including:
Automatic access to the Zoom link for the monthly book talk
Audio playback of the session
Extended Q&A
Downloadable notes & discussion guide
If you’re here, you're in the right place. This series is about study as resistance, reading as remembrance, and conversation as community. I’m glad you’re part of it.
MMOexp FC 26: EA is redefining the career mode experience in FC 26 with a wave of new features designed to keep players engaged long after the first save file. This year's update introduces Manager Live, Authentic Gameplay, and Unexpected Events, offering a dynamic, evolving, and unpredictable journey through football management.
FC 26 Career Mode: Manager Live, Authentic Gameplay and Unexpected Events
Whether you prefer long-term projects or quick challenges, FC 26 is shaping up to deliver the most flexible and reactive career mode yet.
Manager Live: A New Era for FC 26 Coins Career Mode
The Manager Live system is a brand-new dynamic hub for career mode, offering rotating weekly and monthly challenges that evolve with the football calendar. For the first time, players can jump into bite-sized scenarios or continue full-length careers from one central hub.
Two Career Paths
When starting a Manager Career in FC 26, you'll now choose between:
Original Career: The traditional mode from FC 25 and previous titles.
Manager Live: A constantly updated challenge-based system tied to real-world football events.
Examples of challenges include:
Surviving relegation with a 20-point deduction.
Winning the league using only youth players.
Taking a lower-league team to Champions League glory with only domestic players.
Personalized Manager Profile
Your manager's identity will now be tied to your online profile, saving you from recreating the same character every save. Customization includes:
Birth date (locked once entered)
Outfits (suit, tracksuit, or custom)
Real manager likeness option
Up to five favorite teams for personalized recommendations
Rewards & Season Pass Integration
Completing challenges grants:
Exclusive retro kits
Progression in the season pass
Icons and Heroes for use in career mode
The Manager Live Hub
The hub organizes all content into permanent and dynamic tabs:
Permanent Tabs:
For You: Personalized challenges based on your selected teams
Continue: Resume your existing saves quickly
Social: Friend-created challenges
Popular: Globally trending challenges
Favorites: Save up to 15 scenarios
Completed: View your last 15 finished challenges
Dynamic Tabs:
Event-based categories like the Premier League, Champions League, and seasonal specials
Varying difficulty challenges, from "Road to Glory" to "Title Deciders"
Challenge Parameters & Examples
Every scenario in Manager Live uses customizable parameters to keep things unique:
Start Date: Begin at season start, mid-season, or during decisive moments
Team Selection: Limit to specific clubs, leagues, or nationalities
Create-a-Club: Available in tailored challenges
Cup Competitions: Play for domestic doubles, trebles, or continental glory
Feature Toggles: Enable/disable scouting, youth academy, match simulations, etc.
Financial & Board Rules: Include takeovers, transfer embargoes, and strict objectives
Team Limiters: Restrict players by age, nationality, or tactical vision
Job Limiters: Force moves after set seasons
Example Challenges:
Against All Odds: Survive with a transfer embargo and a 20-point deduction
Phoenix Club: Restore a fallen giant under strict negotiations
European Domination: Win the Champions League from one of FC Coins Europe's top five leagues