There’s Glory in Your Story: Monique Rodriguez of Mielle Organics [Audio + Video]
Monique Rodriguez of Mielle Organics Sistah Girls, we’re back with a brand-new podcast episode! I had the pleasure of sitting down with Monique Rodriguez, CEO of Mielle Organics, to chat about her new book, The Glory in Your Story: Activating a Fearless Faith to...
Loved Forever on Netflix? Here Are 10 Black YA Romance Novels to Read Next
Black YA Romance Novels to Read After Watching Forever If you’ve watched the Netflix series Forever, chances are you’re still feeling all the feels. It’s a true love story with young Black adults at the center—emotional, authentic, and beautifully told. After...
7 Black Romance Novels You Must Add to Your TBR List
Black Romance Novels + Your TBR List Sistah Girls, there’s never a wrong time to get lost in a good romance—and lucky for you, I’ve got just the list to keep your reading challenge going strong. Whether you're here for slow burns, second chances, or love that defies...
Revisiting the Harlem Renaissance with Victoria Christopher Murray [Audio + Video]
In this episode, we visit the glamour and grit of 1920s Harlem with New York Times bestselling author Victoria Christopher Murray as we dive into her latest novel, Harlem Rhapsody. No lie, I knew I was going to read this story as soon as I saw the title, the cover...
7 Black Romance Novels To Kick Off Spring
Black Romance Novels To Kick Off Spring Sistah Girls, I was born in the spring—so naturally, it’s my favorite time of year. The weather is just right: not too hot, and you’re less likely to sweat out your edges after a day in the city (yes, that matters!) So in the...
Luxury for Book Lovers: How Corine Marie Created The Book Carrier Bookmark [Video]
The Book Carrier Bookmark A few months ago, I opened TikTok to a flood of messages. Friends were sending me links to what looked like a luxury accessory—except it wasn’t for me, it was for my books. It was an oversized bookmark with a pearl strap, designed to hook...
11 Poems by Black Women That Hit Deep
Poems by Black Women that Hit Deep Poetry and Black women are always a great mix, from the cadence of our voices when we perform poetry live, to the choice of words that Black women poets string together that make you yell, "run that back." Poetry is the highest form...
Womanish Theology: Discovering God through the Lens of Black Girlhood With Author Khristi Lauren Adams [Audio + Video]
Womanish Theology With Khristi Lauren Adams Sistah Girls, we are back with a new season of our book club podcast, and our first guest is Khristi Lauren Adams! Khristi Lauren Adams is an author, youth advocate, and ordained Baptist minister. When I was deciding whom to...
From Alpha to Awful: When Romance Misses the Mark
Alpha Male Or Awful Male? (Trigger warning: The following article will mention intimate partner violence, also known as dating abuse.) Sistah Girls for those of you who may not know, February was Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). As someone who serves in...
6 Urban Novels that Celebrate Sisterhood
Urban Novels and Sisterhood Sisterhood in novels is always great to read about. You're going to witness the main character meet a perfect stranger and form a friendship, or we are going to know about her bestie or friend group out the gate. Sistah Girls are crucial in...