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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...
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


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...
Meloni Capria
3 min read


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...
MJ Fievre
3 min read

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,...
BABG
1 min read


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...
Minerve Jean
2 min read


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...
MJ Fievre
3 min read

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...
MJ Fievre
1 min read


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...
Meloni Capria
4 min read


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...
BABG
6 min read
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