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BABG
3 min read
6 Questions to Ask Yourself When Pursuing Your Dreams
What are your biggest dreams? Think of the impossible things you’d like to see come into your life—and dream big. Want to give your...

BABG
4 min read
3 Steps to Discovering the Purpose of Your Life
Figuring out what our purpose is in life can be one of the hardest questions that we as humans must try to answer. Without a life’s...


BABG
3 min read
7 Badass Trailblazers in Educational History
Check out these 7 badass trailblazers in education! 1858 Sarah Jane Woodson Early became America’s first Black female college professor....


MJ Fievre
8 min read
When Your Family Is Toxic
“It’s not the load that breaks you down; it’s the way you carry it.” —Lena Horne, American singer, dancer, actress, and civil rights...


MJ Fievre
6 min read
When Loving Others is Hard
We can love people who don’t like us or who don’t show it to us. This is true love! To love someone despite the fact that it is not...


MJ Fievre
2 min read
3 Badass Trailblazers in Entertainment
Check out these 3 badass trailblazers in entertainment! 2011 Issa Rae became the first Black woman to create and star in a premium cable...


MJ Fievre
4 min read
Celebrate Collective Black Identity
“Black girl magic is a rallying call of recognition. Embedded in the everyday is a magnificence that is so easy to miss because we’re so...


BABG
3 min read
9 (More) Ways to Combat Fear
Fear can’t hold you back forever if you don’t let it. With some tools to help you, you can find courage and strength to overcome your...


MJ Fievre
6 min read
10 Tips for Overcoming Fear
Fear has a tendency to get the better of us, whether it is fear of failure, fear of success or even fear of fear. All of us have...


MJ Fievre
4 min read
The Pros and Cons of Working Remotely
While working from your couch sounds great in theory, it’s important to understand the pros and cons so you know how to best optimize...


BABG
1 min read
All Hail Ida B. the Queen: Michelle Duster on Her Upcoming Book and What Inspires Her
On this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with Michelle Duster, author, speaker, and public historian, about her new book, Ida B....

Badass Black Girl
3 min read
What You're Up Against: Code-Switching
A lot of Black girls code-switch. They use the vocabulary, intonation, and articulation deemed proper in a “white space” (“How do you...

MJ Fievre
1 min read
Ties that Bind Us: Rose Francois on Haiti, Writing, and Creativity
On this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with Rose François, author of A Generational Cry: Based on a True Story of the Haitian...


Minerve Jean
2 min read
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...


BABG
3 min read
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...


BABG
1 min read
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:...


Badass Black Girl
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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...


BABG
2 min read
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...


BABG
1 min read
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...


Minerve Jean
2 min read
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...
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