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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...
MJ Fievre
6 min read


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...
BABG
1 min read


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...
Meloni Capria
4 min read


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...
nicole8744
14 min read


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...
BABG
16 min read


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...
Minerve Jean
2 min read


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...
MJ Fievre
6 min read

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...
BABG
1 min read


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...
Meloni Capria
3 min read


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...
MJ Fievre
5 min read


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...
BABG
1 min read


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...
Minerve Jean
2 min read


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...
MJ Fievre
5 min read


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...
BABG
1 min read


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....
Meloni Capria
3 min read


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...
MJ Fievre
1 min read


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....
nicole8744
1 min read


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...
Minerve Jean
2 min read


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...
BABG
5 min read

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...
BABG
1 min read
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