Beyond The Magic: LySaundra

August 16, 2021 by At The Well in At The Well

Joy, I've learned, is a posture of living, not just momentary happiness. Authentic joy can exist even during chaos.

Beyond The Magic: Desireé

August 09, 2021 by At The Well in At The Well

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.

Beyond The Magic: Kayla

August 02, 2021 by At The Well in At The Well

[Black excellence] is us existing and minding our business.

Beyond The Magic: Shanika

July 19, 2021 by At The Well in At The Well

[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

July 12, 2021 by At The Well in At The Well

“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.”

Beyond The Magic: Nikki

June 28, 2021 by At The Well in At The Well

“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.’”

Beyond The Magic: Courtney

June 21, 2021 by At The Well in At The Well

“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.”

Beyond The Magic: Anita

June 14, 2021 by At The Well in At The Well

“[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.”

Beyond The Magic: Bianca

June 07, 2021 by At The Well in At The Well

“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.”

Beyond The Magic: This Black Woman Can’t Save You

May 24, 2021 by LySaundra Campbell in At The Well

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.

Insecure Heroes & Bouch Sessions

December 23, 2016 by LySaundra Campbell in At The Well

It’s okay to not be okay...taking time to reflect, pray, or cry on a bouch with your bestie, can be the humbling, pride-smashing experience you need to continue pushing forward.

The Case for Black Beauty

May 06, 2016 by LySaundra Campbell in At The Well

I repeat those words to myself: "fearfully and wonderfully". Not for a Black girl. Not for a dark-skinned girl. But simply because I'm made in the image of a beautiful God.