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teryndenae
Mar 1, 20203 min read
Black Women's History Month.
March 1 is declared to be Black Women's Appreciation Day!


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Feb 3, 20202 min read
Hella Black. Hella Proud.
Negro History Week, was created by Carter G. Woodson in 1926 to celebrate Black excellence, kinda.


teryndenae
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.

teryndenae
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...
teryndenae
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!...
teryndenae
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...


teryndenae
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...
teryndenae
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...
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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...

teryndenae
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...
teryndenae
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...
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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...


teryndenae
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...


teryndenae
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?...


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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...


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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...
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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...


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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...


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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...


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Jul 3, 20191 min read
Global Citizenship 101
For so long, Black people didn't have access or the ability to travel outside of their hometowns, yet along the country. Now more than...
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