6 Questions to Ask Yourself When Pursuing Your Dreams
What are your biggest dreams? Think of the impossible things you’d like to see come into your life—and dream big. Want to give your...
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3 Steps to Discovering the Purpose of Your Life
Figuring out what our purpose is in life can be one of the hardest questions that we as humans must try to answer. Without a life’s...
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7 Badass Trailblazers in Educational History
Check out these 7 badass trailblazers in education! 1858 Sarah Jane Woodson Early became America’s first Black female college professor....
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When Your Family Is Toxic
“It’s not the load that breaks you down; it’s the way you carry it.” —Lena Horne, American singer, dancer, actress, and civil rights...
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When Loving Others is Hard
We can love people who don’t like us or who don’t show it to us. This is true love! To love someone despite the fact that it is not...
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3 Badass Trailblazers in Entertainment
Check out these 3 badass trailblazers in entertainment! 2011 Issa Rae became the first Black woman to create and star in a premium cable...
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Celebrate Collective Black Identity
“Black girl magic is a rallying call of recognition. Embedded in the everyday is a magnificence that is so easy to miss because we’re so...
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9 (More) Ways to Combat Fear
Fear can’t hold you back forever if you don’t let it. With some tools to help you, you can find courage and strength to overcome your...
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10 Tips for Overcoming Fear
Fear has a tendency to get the better of us, whether it is fear of failure, fear of success or even fear of fear. All of us have...
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The Pros and Cons of Working Remotely
While working from your couch sounds great in theory, it’s important to understand the pros and cons so you know how to best optimize...
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All Hail Ida B. the Queen: Michelle Duster on Her Upcoming Book and What Inspires Her
On this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with Michelle Duster, author, speaker, and public historian, about her new book, Ida B....
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What You're Up Against: Code-Switching
A lot of Black girls code-switch. They use the vocabulary, intonation, and articulation deemed proper in a “white space” (“How do you...
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Ties that Bind Us: Rose Francois on Haiti, Writing, and Creativity
On this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with Rose François, author of A Generational Cry: Based on a True Story of the Haitian...
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Black Owned Winter Wear
Winter is here and with it comes the importance of bundling up to protect your skin from the harsh cold weather. We’re bringing you five...
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Halloween Special: Susan's Diary
Halloween is four days away! Enjoy a spine-chilling story from MJ to get you in the spooky spirit. October 26: Ping-pong can be a good...
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Mia Birdsong on Showing Up
On this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with writer, activist, and storyteller Mia Birdsong, author of the book How We Show Up:...
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National Women's Small Businesses Month: 5 Black Female-Owned Small Businesses to Support
In my most humble [and biased] opinion, there’s no superpower like the superpower of being a woman. And in my even greater humble [and...
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Halloween Special: Hello, Neighbor
Halloween is right around the corner, which means a spooky chill is in the air! Get in the Halloween spirit for the next two weeks at...
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Raising an Autistic Son: How Rebecca N. Carmant Fearlessly Faces Life's Obstacles
On this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with Rebecca N. Carmant, an Haitian-American author, educator, and mother to an...
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Five Black Owned Nail Polish Brands You Should Try!
Fall is officially in session and with it comes bright oranges, vibrant reds and Golden yellows that are perfect for your melanin. We’re...
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Embracing Diversity in Your Classroom
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the color of America is changing. According to The New York Times, by 2044, the United States will...
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A Triple Threat: Speaking With Journalist, Essayist and Researcher Lynell George
On this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. talks with Lynell George, a journalist, essayist, and researcher, about her new book A Handful...
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7 Ways to Honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when the nation goes pink to celebrate all who have survived breast cancer and to commemorate...
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A Budding Voice: M.J.'s 1994 Interview on RFI - Haiti
In this December 1994 interview, M.J. Fievre sat down with Fritz Valesco of the program RFI - Haiti on TeleHaiti to discuss the...
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Yoga as Food for the Soul: An Interview with Shawandra Ford of Brwnsknyoga
On this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with Shawandra Ford, the owner and founder of Brwnsknyoga. They discuss Shawandra’s...
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Black Designers to Keep an Eye Out For
September was a whirlwind of a month, from New York Fashion Week to the Met Gala and everything in between. We want to bring you some hot...
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The Challenges of Self-Love for Black Women
In many cultures, Black girls and Black women are taught to put everyone ahead of themselves. As a result, we have very little time for...
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Brittany Conley: Black Girl Affirmed
In this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. talks with Brittany Conley, the founder and creator of Black Girl Affirmed, a blog and website...
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6 Books to Read by Latinx Authors with 2021 Release Dates
Hispanic Heritage Month is upon us. Celebrated from September 15th to October 15th, this national observance is commemorated as a time to...
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What Self-Love Looks Like for Black Women
What does self-love look like? For me, self-love is about acknowledging the fact that I can’t do everything. I’m not super powerful. I do...
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Dr. LaTanya McQueen: When the Reckoning Comes
On this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with Writer and Professor Dr. LaTanya McQueen, author of the just released novel When...
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5 Black Environmentalists to Check Out
The conversation revolving around climate change is an important one. Unfortunately, not all communities are a part of that conversation...
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The Interplay of Identity, Culture, and Self-Love for Black Women
If you come from a culture where self-love isn’t practiced, you’re going to grow up thinking it’s not something you need to worry that...
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Dr. Francesca Fajinmi: Your Black Matters
On this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with Dr. Francesca Fajinmi, who has worked in corporate America in finance for more...
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6 Badass Black Author Book Releases of September 2021
Some women love to buy shoes, others prefer to buy clothes, and many women can’t get enough of buying hair products, jewelry, or perfume....
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Register for the Push to Publish Conference & Pitch Fest Today!
Calling all writers! I strongly encourage you to apply for the Push to Publish Conference (2021). Whether you are an established writer...
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Morgan Jerkins: Caul Baby
In this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with Morgan Jerkins, a three-time author and Cultural Editor at ESPN’s The Undefeated....
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5 Black Bookstagrammers You Should Check Out
September is National Literacy Month! What better way to celebrate than to bring you five amazing Black Bookstagrammers with great...
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All Over the World Wide Web!
I’ve had the honor of being interviewed by several notable media outlets on the web the past couple of months. Anytime I get to talk...
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Shaneé Yvette Murrain: Curating Powerful Materials (and Narratives!) from and for Black Women
In this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. talks with Shaneé Yvette Murrain, who builds and promotes online collections that reflect our...
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5 Badass Teachers to Celebrate
Back-to-School is finally here! August and September are the months when most traditional schools in the U.S. gear up to open their doors...
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Badass Recommendations
Publicity for new titles is difficult to say the least and every bit of word-of-mouth recommendation helps in promoting my work. I’m so...
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Jael Joseph: From Dominica to Canada
In this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with journalist, marketer, emcee, writer and the host of the Black Island Girl podcast,...
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5 Modern-Day Black Female Firsts
We’re taking a look at five amazing Black females who broke the glass ceiling in the best way. We’re bringing these five modern-day Black...
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Master Mentor, Me!
I’m so excited that Scott Miller has featured me as one of his 30 master mentors in his upcoming book, Master Mentors: 30 Transformative...
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Home is Where the Story is: Joanne Hillhouse on the Importance of Roots in her Writing
In this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. talks with Joanne Hillhouse, writer and educator, and author of seven books of fiction. They...
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6 DEI Champions to Follow on LinkedIn
Diversity, equity, and inclusion—often referred to as DEI—is a hot topic that is generating a lot of buzz these days, especially as...
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Creating a Safe Space for Students of Color in Your Classroom
The isolation of the pandemic, coupled with events such as George Floyd’s public murder, have created a difficult environment for...
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Nikki Giovanni: On Self-Doubt, Contemporary America, and Her Legendary Poetry
In this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. talks to legendary poet and activist Nikki Giovanni. They discuss why self-doubt is a bad...
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5 Inspirational #Blackyogis to Check Out
One of the most popular exercises that help promote mindfulness is yoga: a centuries-old form of exercise that can help decrease stress,...
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