October - 2021

2 min

Black Owned Winter Wear

Winter is here and with it comes the importance of bundling up to protect your skin from the harsh cold weather. We’re bringing you five...

3 min

Halloween Special: Susan's Diary

Halloween is four days away! Enjoy a spine-chilling story from MJ to get you in the spooky spirit. October 26: Ping-pong can be a good...

1 min

Mia Birdsong on Showing Up

On this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with writer, activist, and storyteller Mia Birdsong, author of the book How We Show Up:...

3 min

National Women's Small Businesses Month: 5 Black Female-Owned Small Businesses to Support

In my most humble [and biased] opinion, there’s no superpower like the superpower of being a woman. And in my even greater humble [and...

2 min

Halloween Special: Hello, Neighbor

Halloween is right around the corner, which means a spooky chill is in the air! Get in the Halloween spirit for the next two weeks at...

1 min

Raising an Autistic Son: How Rebecca N. Carmant Fearlessly Faces Life's Obstacles

On this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with Rebecca N. Carmant, an Haitian-American author, educator, and mother to an...

2 min

Five Black Owned Nail Polish Brands You Should Try!

Fall is officially in session and with it comes bright oranges, vibrant reds and Golden yellows that are perfect for your melanin. We’re...

6 min

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...

1 min

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...

4 min

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...

14 min

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...

16 min

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...