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 MoreBeyond The Magic: A.Nicole
“Living fully as you are is the magic.” A. Nicole
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.
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