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Negro History Week, was created by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 to celebrate Black excellence, kinda.

Dec 21, 20191 min read

Janai Lourdes Style ✨

Featured is Janai, a native of Illinois and a fashionista. Janai's brand, Janai Lourdes Style is a glimpse into the chic life of Janai.

Dec 20, 20192 min read

A Radical Self-Love: Good Grief

Whew! Hi. If you remember from the last post, radical self-love means loving yourself despite. Loving yourself thoroughly and fully and...

Dec 18, 20192 min read

Celebrating YOU and did we mention a giveaway?! 🥳

In just a few short months, For Black Girls Who Have A Lot to Say has been able to connect with you all in a huge way since our launch!...

Dec 16, 20191 min read

Dear Black Men,

November 19th marked the International Day of the Man and we couldn't let this day go without sending lots of love to our Black men. With...

Dec 11, 20194 min read

Democratic Debates take Atlanta, GA.

The 5th Presidential Democratic debates took place in Atlanta, GA just a few weeks ago. The debates were [ historically] hosted at the...

Nov 15, 20193 min read

Fine. Fit. Free.

If you follow our Instagram page, we celebrate #FreeFridays. Free Fridays are aimed at getting free, mentally, spiritually, physically...

Nov 11, 20193 min read

A Radical Self-love

For months now, I have been practicing and studying what it means to radically love myself, to have a Radical Self-Love. Radical is...

Nov 7, 20194 min read

Protect Black Women and Girls.

Since as far back as I've heard, read, and known there has been a long history of disregard for the safety of Black women and girls. From...

Nov 4, 20197 min read

How to Create the Perfect Election Day Plan!

The past few months have been a whirlwind. COVID-19 shook the world in a way that most have never seen in their lifetime. We've adjusted...

Oct 9, 20194 min read

Young, Black, and Dating.

Dating as a young Black person is a weird space to navigate. It’s the intersection of trying to figure out the ropes of life, while also...

Sep 25, 20195 min read

NVRD: the for us by us edition

Song: FUBU by Solange. This past weekend, I had the opportunity to partner with Woke Vote, National Voter Registration Day, and seven...

ATL to LAX: How to plan the perfect trip. ✈️

Sep 18, 20193 min read

ATL to LAX: How to plan the perfect trip. ✈️

Anyone else get super anxious the day before they fly out? Wondering if you've packed enough outfits, will it fit different once there?...

Sep 4, 20193 min read

21 days of Prayer 🙏🏾

Leading up to my twenty-second birthday, I feel the need to be recentered, refocused, and re-energized. After completing 21 days of...

Aug 27, 20193 min read

I Can't Breathe

Five years ago, the nation watched as Eric Garner was murdered at the hands of white police officer Daniel Pantaleo. As Pantaleo used...

Aug 27, 20193 min read

Being Black in white Spaces, part 1.

A few days after a conference in Boone, Iowa, I’ve struggled to understand how white people can continue to invite Black people and...

Aug 8, 20193 min read

7 Ways to Be More Sustainable 🌳

Disclaimer: This blog post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you use these links to make a purchase. You will...

Aug 8, 20192 min read

21 Days Vegan 🥑

Ever since Beyonce released her Netflix film, Homecoming, everyone has been joining the 21-day vegan challenge. I, too, have accepted the...

Jul 3, 20191 min read