A Conversation With Celebrity Ghostwriter Ardre Orie [Audio + Video]
Sistah Girls, I’m so excited to have celebrity ghostwriter Ardre Orie on the podcast! Ardre Orie attended Florida State University, earning her undergraduate and Master’s Degrees in Special Education. After teaching for 4 years, she earned an Ed.S in Educational...
Will AI (Artificial Intelligence) Have A Bad Impact on Black Literature?
Artificial Intelligence and Black Literature (NOTE: This article is not to bash anyone who uses AI. I am merely speaking my thoughts and opinions surrounding the topic.) What it do Sistah Girls! It feels like I set my Goodreads goal just yesterday and now here we are...
7 Children’s Books to Celebrate Juneteenth
In the spirit of “Black History 365,” Juneteenth is a time we celebrate one another and our freedom. From parades, picnics, and festivals everyone can partake in national holiday. As we celebrate the last of the freed enslaved on June 19th, 1865, share the story with...
The Thin Line Between a Critique and Being Mean in the Black Literary Space
Here’s my unpopular opinion: There are some books that I just don’t like. It can be because of the writing style, the characters, or because the synopsis gave a description that didn’t meet my expectations as a reader. Now be honest… what was the first thing that...
9 Books By Black Authors That Will Help Your Mind, Body, and Spirit
Sistah Girls, whenever people talk about getting their mind, body, and spirit right, it can feel a little overwhelming. What books do you read? What classes should you take? What new diet should you begin? The rabbit hole can get deep fast, and before you know it, the...
7 Black Romance Novels That Highlight Mental Health
Black Romance Novels + Mental Health When people in our community think about Mental Health, it's not always met with a listening and welcoming ear. In the past, Mental Health was something you kept secret, but that's slowly changing, more and more people in our...
A Black Girl in the Middle: A Conversation With Shenequa Golding [Audio + Video]
Sistah Girls, I’m so excited to have Shenequa Golding on the podcast! Golding is a writer and an editor whose work focuses on race, gender, popular culture, and entertainment. After earning a degree in print journalism from Hampton University, Golding began her career...
10 Thrillers With Black Women That Stand On Business
Thrillers Sistah Girls, when it comes to the ladies in Thrillers, they have different means to accomplish the task before them, but rest assured these girlies will get the job done–they understand their assignment. I have always loved a good Thriller, they keep you...
After That, Read This ft. Author Unique
Sistah Girls, have you ever come across a new author who writes in a way that requires you to binge their catalog? That was me when I first read That's The Way Love Goes by Unique. I first discovered her in 2022 and her catalog offers an array of goodies that has not...
Reimagining Your Life: An Interview With Author Rachel E. Cargle [Audio + Video]
Sistah Girls, I'm so excited to have Rachel E. Cargle on the podcast! Activist, philanthropist, and CEO Rachel E. Cargle grew up in the Christian faith, she went away to college and made Christian friends, she even found a good Christian boyfriend who would later...