I last spoke with author, director, and producer Takerra Allen in 2018. We discussed her then-newest series, Seasons of Fidelity. Following that series, she released Last Stop From Innocence, a novel set in the 90s, that story captured readers’ hearts while also...
Sistah Girls, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the goal is to raise awareness and challenge ourselves to reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health issues. I’ve gathered some books by Black women that raise awareness and provide resources and tools for...
Chaos Theory by Nic Stone Soooo, I’m just a tad bit ashamed to admit that until a few weeks ago, I’d never read a thing by Nic Stone. I’m fully aware that her debut novel, Dear Martin, is “powerful, wrenching, vivid”–all the...
Symphony Of Secrets by Brendan Slocumb Sistah Girls, I’m back with another book review and y’all already know it’s a thriller! Symphony of Secrets is a brand-new novel by Brendan Slocumb, that weaves a compelling tale of friendship, deception, and tragedy in both...
An Interview With Christina Milliner Fiction is one of my least favorite genres to read. Growing up, I just couldn’t get into it. I wanted to read self-help books and memoirs–topics centered on real-life people and situations. I couldn’t connect with the genre and...
Black Librarians and the Culture Long gone are the days of using the encyclopedia, when Google is at your fingertips. However, in the 21st Century, the library is still relevant as before technology took over. From card catalogs to BiblioCommons, a web-based platform...
For women of color to continue the conversations that we have in the nail salon, beauty parlor, church, and during our lunch breaks at work. This is a place where you can kick off your shoes and get comfortable.