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...

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...

Check out these 7 badass trailblazers in education! 1858 Sarah Jane Woodson Early became America’s first Black female college professor....

“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...

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...

Check out these 3 badass trailblazers in entertainment! 2011 Issa Rae became the first Black woman to create and star in a premium cable...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

On this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with Michelle Duster, author, speaker, and public historian, about her new book, Ida B....

A lot of Black girls code-switch. They use the vocabulary, intonation, and articulation deemed proper in a “white space” (“How do you...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

On this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with Rebecca N. Carmant, an Haitian-American author, educator, and mother to an...

Fall is officially in session and with it comes bright oranges, vibrant reds and Golden yellows that are perfect for your melanin. We’re...

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...

On this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. talks with Lynell George, a journalist, essayist, and researcher, about her new book A Handful...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, when the nation goes pink to celebrate all who have survived breast cancer and to commemorate...

In this December 1994 interview, M.J. Fievre sat down with Fritz Valesco of the program RFI - Haiti on TeleHaiti to discuss the...

On this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with Shawandra Ford, the owner and founder of Brwnsknyoga. They discuss Shawandra’s...

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...

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...

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...

Hispanic Heritage Month is upon us. Celebrated from September 15th to October 15th, this national observance is commemorated as a time to...

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...

On this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with Writer and Professor Dr. LaTanya McQueen, author of the just released novel When...

The conversation revolving around climate change is an important one. Unfortunately, not all communities are a part of that conversation...

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...

On this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with Dr. Francesca Fajinmi, who has worked in corporate America in finance for more...

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....

Calling all writers! I strongly encourage you to apply for the Push to Publish Conference (2021). Whether you are an established writer...

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....

September is National Literacy Month! What better way to celebrate than to bring you five amazing Black Bookstagrammers with great...

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...

In this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. talks with Shaneé Yvette Murrain, who builds and promotes online collections that reflect our...

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...

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...

In this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with journalist, marketer, emcee, writer and the host of the Black Island Girl podcast,...

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...

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...

In this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. talks with Joanne Hillhouse, writer and educator, and author of seven books of fiction. They...

Diversity, equity, and inclusion—often referred to as DEI—is a hot topic that is generating a lot of buzz these days, especially as...

The isolation of the pandemic, coupled with events such as George Floyd’s public murder, have created a difficult environment for...

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...

One of the most popular exercises that help promote mindfulness is yoga: a centuries-old form of exercise that can help decrease stress,...