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5 Badass Teachers to Celebrate
Back-to-School is finally here! August and September are the months when most traditional schools in the U.S. gear up to open their doors...
Meloni Capria
3 min read


Badass Recommendations
Publicity for new titles is difficult to say the least and every bit of word-of-mouth recommendation helps in promoting my work. I’m so...

MJ Fievre
3 min read


Jael Joseph: From Dominica to Canada
In this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. speaks with journalist, marketer, emcee, writer and the host of the Black Island Girl podcast,...

BABG
1 min read


5 Modern-Day Black Female Firsts
We’re taking a look at five amazing Black females who broke the glass ceiling in the best way. We’re bringing these five modern-day Black...

Minerve Jean
2 min read


Master Mentor, Me!
I’m so excited that Scott Miller has featured me as one of his 30 master mentors in his upcoming book, Master Mentors: 30 Transformative...

MJ Fievre
3 min read


Home is Where the Story is: Joanne Hillhouse on the Importance of Roots in her Writing
In this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. talks with Joanne Hillhouse, writer and educator, and author of seven books of fiction. They...

MJ Fievre
1 min read


6 DEI Champions to Follow on LinkedIn
Diversity, equity, and inclusion—often referred to as DEI—is a hot topic that is generating a lot of buzz these days, especially as...
Meloni Capria
4 min read


Creating a Safe Space for Students of Color in Your Classroom
The isolation of the pandemic, coupled with events such as George Floyd’s public murder, have created a difficult environment for...

BABG
6 min read


Nikki Giovanni: On Self-Doubt, Contemporary America, and Her Legendary Poetry
In this episode of Badass Black Girl, M.J. talks to legendary poet and activist Nikki Giovanni. They discuss why self-doubt is a bad...

BABG
1 min read


5 Inspirational #Blackyogis to Check Out
One of the most popular exercises that help promote mindfulness is yoga: a centuries-old form of exercise that can help decrease stress,...

Minerve Jean
2 min read


Encouraging and Celebrating Identity in Your Black Students
Identity is important in your school-aged students because it is still being shaped, and the lessons they learn in your classroom are...

MJ Fievre
6 min read


Comic Sans: Episode 5 - “Get Set…Go!”
In this episode, MJ enlists Hector to help her iron out the plot of the comic. Kevin explains that there are two different methods for...

MJ Fievre
1 min read


6 Body Positive Influencers to Follow
With summer in full swing now, you’re either working to get the summer body society says you must have, or you’ve joined the “Summer is...
Meloni Capria
3 min read


4 Badass Trailblazer Activists
Check out these 4 badass trailblazer activists! 1949 Florence LeSueur of Boston's NAACP chapter became the first Black woman of a chapter...

MJ Fievre
2 min read


Comic Sans: Episode 4 - Money Wars
Logan wants a new computer, which would prevent MJ from buying the writing desk that she really needs. Force meets force. Money is tight:...

MJ Fievre
2 min read


5 Black Influencers You Should Follow
Representation matters. Social media is especially important in that area as we are constantly online. Whether it be Facebook, Instagram,...

Minerve Jean
2 min read


3 Badass Trailblazers in Business
Check out these 3 badass trailblazers in business! 1903 Maggie Lena Walker became the first Black American woman to establish and serve...

MJ Fievre
2 min read


Comic Sans: Episode 3 - Sobering Talks
This episode of Comic Sans opens with trouble. MJ and Logan tell Lich and Skif about the trouble they are having collaborating. MJ...

MJ Fievre
2 min read


5 Travel Influencers to Follow
For over a year, the pandemic and COVID-19 have put a damper on travel, both international and domestic. Business operations have been...

MJ Fievre
3 min read


The BABG Playlist
Listen to the Badass Black Girl Playlist all summer long to feel beautiful, empowered, and confident in your badass skin! “Independent...

MJ Fievre
3 min read
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