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, what’s happening? For those of you who had no idea, the month of April bares reverence to two of my favorite things on this planet… Black women and poetry. Now while Black women deserve ubiquitous praise and celebration all 365 days of the year–and to...
A Conversation With Shanita Hubbard Shanita Hubbard is an acclaimed writer, she has been featured in The New York Times, Essence, Fusion, EBONY magazine, and many more. She’s also a journalism instructor at the University of Toronto, chair of the Freelance Taskforce...
The Power of Black Joy In 2020, I like everyone else in the world experienced something that felt like a scene out of an apocalypse movie. COVID-19 rocked the entire world, and people everywhere were scared for themselves and their loved ones. Living in New York City...
From Girlhood To Womanhood I met Shanae Watkins the same way a lot of people who watched the Girlhood documentary did–in the Waxter Juvenile Facility. She was fourteen, she had three pigtails in her hair, and was as cute as a button. She had cheeks that were made for...
Meet the Founder Series Sistah Girls, every day the Black literary community is growing. From book clubs, event planners, and community organizations that bring authors and readers together, there is something for everyone. From the outside looking in organizations...
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.