“Juniper Leaves” Is A Wonderful Tale of Black Girl Magic
"Juniper Leaves" is ultimately a remarkable story that will inspire other young Black women to discover their magic and become something great. Coined by Auntie Peebz, the phrase "Black girls are magic" has become one of the most empowering phrases in
“Magnifique Noir” Shows The Magic of Black Queer Women
Created by a Black queer woman named Briana Lawrence, magnifique Noir is the latest example of Black female and femme creators applying the magical girl genre to the concept of #BlackGirlMagic. In 1997, the world was introduced to a Japanese heroine
10 Ijeoma Umebinyuo Quotes that will Set your Soul on Fire
Ijeoma Umebinyuo, author of Questions for Ada, speaks life into our hearts and minds through her mastery of the written word. Although she acknowledges pain, she refuses to forget a woman's capacity for restoration. Here are 11 of her quotes that will
3 Black Femme Anthems You Need to Hear
When you're Black and femme, you need all the anthems you can find. I currently live in a suburb of the greater Boston area. However, I grew up a working-class child of Jamaican immigrants in both the Wakefield and Willamsbridge sections of
New Release: The Seshen’s “Flames & Figures”
San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area is home to a wealth of incredible music, art, and culture. One of the best offerings is The Seshen, a seven-piece band fronted and led by singer/lyricist Lalin St. Juste and her creative partner,