Beyond The Magic: LySaundra
Joy, I've learned, is a posture of living, not just momentary happiness. Authentic joy can exist even during chaos.
Read MoreBeyond The Magic: Desireé
I don't believe that I need to counter the stereotypes, expectations, and assumptions. I didn't create them, so it's not my job.
Read MoreBeyond The Magic: Kayla
[Black excellence] is us existing and minding our business.
Read MoreWhen Prophecy Doesn't Feel Like a Gift
My value as a truth teller is not defined by how many people repent, but that I am obedient to God when He tells me to speak.
Read MoreBeyond The Magic: A.Nicole
“Living fully as you are is the magic.” A. Nicole
Read MoreWhat I Learn About Revenge from the Woman at the Well
While I know I won’t always choose to love my oppressors the way Jesus loves me, I’m challenged and encouraged to know that type of selflessness in light of newfound dignity is possible.
Read MoreTake A Break, Sis
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Read MoreBeyond The Magic: Shanika
[Black women] are always putting out for our husbands, partners, children, friends, extended family, etc. but there comes a time when there is nothing left to give because we're always giving it all. That said, we need people and spaces that see our humanity, that protect our energy and peace and that pour into, and build us up too.
Beyond The Magic: Melody
“Black women are not a monolith. We come in all shapes and sizes, we all have different views and tastes when it comes to music, fashion, love, etc. Yes, we can be strong and angry (just like any other human being), but we are so much more than that and we should be represented as such.”
Read MoreBeyond The Magic: Nikki
“Love yourself Black women, and never stop. So many factors in this world will try to make you do otherwise but as Momma Toni Morrison said, ‘Love your heart. For this is the prize.’”
Read MoreBeyond The Magic: Courtney
“Black Girl Magic is what makes us unique and unlike any other ethnic/gender group. We are the sparkle in society. The stars, the light, the dark sky. We are radiant.”
Read MoreBeyond The Magic: Anita
“[Black girl magic] is the essence of who we are; it flows through our joints and muscles, it welcomes others into our soul, and makes us magnetic.”
Read MoreBeyond The Magic: Bianca
“Don’t shrink, bend, or fall back from pursuing what you know to be true. People’s feelings may get hurt and they may not even like you, but that comes with the territory of truth-telling. You don’t need to take responsibility for everyone’s feelings. Speak and walk in the Truth.”
Read MoreBeyond The Magic: This Black Woman Can’t Save You
Black women are full human beings who mess up, cuss, don’t always keep our edges laid, experience heartbreak, struggle with doubt, and sometimes feel anything but magical—and that’s okay. You don’t have to deify us to dignify us. We don’t have to be mystical to matter.
Read MoreStill Dreaming... Even In A Pandemic
If you are struggling to dream during this pandemic, you are not alone. It is hard, but it is not impossible. You can dream and you can pursue those dreams. We all can.
Read MoreOn Nurturing & Trusting the Process
Let’s be honest: There ain’t nothing cute about nurturing. There ain’t nothing cute about the process. But we all know it’s happening and we all have to go through it.
Read MoreOn Black Grief & Black Joy
Think about it: Black joy exists despite. If we can have joy despite the chaos, I wonder what we would be capable of if and when injustices are eradicated.
Read MoreNew Year, New Decade. What’s Good?
I have confidence that God will continue to show me that he’s able and willing to do exceedingly more than I can imagine. And that is good. God is good and I can enjoy that goodness now, in 2020, and beyond.
Read MoreReflecting on the Journey & Pressing Forward
When I started Journey to Biblical Womanhood, much of what I learned about biblical womanhood was actually through the lens of an American nationalist, White, middle class, conservative lens, and far from the truth of scripture.
Read MoreTo Toni Morrison and Black Women Writers Who Hold My Shaky Hand →
There is something beautiful and selfless about being a writer and sharing your words, whether through a book or other medium. As writers, when we leave this earth, our words will live on. Our thoughts will still take up space in this world. I am grieved because I missed my chance to meet one of my literary heroes. Yet I don’t grieve without hope.
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