Be Unwavering. Be Relentless. Be Badass.
Relax, and look for moments in your life when you have felt a strong positive emotion—pride, joy, satisfaction—after...
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MJ Fievre
- 5 min
When I was Mexican: A Black Girl Explores Her Ancestry
Now I can justify the hours spent watching telenovelas that starred Kate del Castillo on Univision, perfecting my Spanish curses.
MJ Fievre
- 2 min
Girl, You're Black and Badass: How Can You Get Involved?
The most dangerous cities in America have large Black populations in some of the most crime-dense parts of the country...
MJ Fievre
- 4 min
You're a BADASS with a secret talent
When I’m not feeling my best I ask myself, ‘What are you gonna do about it?’ I use the negativity to fuel the transformation into...
MJ Fievre
- 9 min
Hair with Potential: A Black Girl Reflects on the Standards of Beauty
Perms were the norm, because of a real obsession with hair texture, because of a fundamental rejection of the black self.
MJ Fievre
- 1 min
We're Getting a Lot of Bad Press
Many of our Black families are non-traditional in structure...and this gets us a lot of bad press. Answer this question...
MJ Fievre
- 5 min
Watching the Phoenix
On January 12, 2010, when the earth broke up, shouting, crushing its fists on houses, lives and futures, what happened to the young man...?
MJ Fievre
- 10 min
Losing It: A Black Girl on Suicide Prevention
"Why are you here?” Benjamin asks.
“I’m on SP,” I say. Suicide Prevention.
Maybe I do belong here, now that I even have the lingo down.
MJ Fievre
- 2 min
Girl, stop! Be your own person.
Know also that answering these questions is not always easy, and you might come face-to-face with your own trouble spots and weaknesses. You
MJ Fievre
- 3 min
Yeah…You’re Awesome!
Of course, there are online tests to help you identify your strengths, but there are three no-fail ways to find out what you’re awesome at.
MJ Fievre
- 3 min
You Have a Lot Going for You
Stop trying to be someone else—the girl your friends, your boyfriend, your teachers, or your parents want you to be. Instead, cultivate...
MJ Fievre
- 1 min
Suniland 5 Minute Pieces on 01.08.19
Join Ayse Papatya Bucak and M.J. Fievre FOR A FREE READING EVENT! Sign up @ the door to read your own creative work to an engaged audience
MJ Fievre
- 2 min
You Are a True Warrior
You are a true warrior who inherited the strength, courage, wisdom, love, and dignity of our ancestors. You stand on their...
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