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Spoken Black Girl Mag Spoken Black Girl is a mental health & wellness publishing company for women of color dedicated to en

At Spoken Black Girl Magazine, we believe that healthy living is more than just exercise, diet or even therapy, it is all of those things combined and more! Self-love means taking care of the body, mind, and soul with the purest ingredients, the best mental health options, and meaningful discussions on spirituality and growth - everything that the millennial woman of color needs to flourish.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms out there. This May, we are celebrating Motherhood and Mental Health, two topics w...
05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the moms out there. This May, we are celebrating Motherhood and Mental Health, two topics we hold dear at Spoken Black Girl.

My passion for spreading awareness has grown with me as I raise my two children. This year, I want to highlight children’s mental health in particular because good mental health starts with our children and providing them with safe childhoods where they can grow, be supported, and given every opportunity to thrive.

Join me on IG Live for a Q&A with author Dr. Candicee B. Childs on May 19 @ 8 PM EST as we discuss her new Children’s book Cece’s Sour + Sweet Journey to Medical School!

I look forward to coming together in community with you all!

In honor of National Poetry Month, we are sharing a wonderful selection of poetry by Taveesha Guyton.More about Taveesha...
04/24/2026

In honor of National Poetry Month, we are sharing a wonderful selection of poetry by Taveesha Guyton.

More about Taveesha:

Taveesha Guyton is a poet and author whose work lives at the intersection of longing, healing, and emotional truth. Her writing is raw, reflective, and deeply human created for anyone who has ever felt too much and said too little. She writes to give language to the feelings people struggle to name.

Read More: https://www.spokenblackgirl.com/poetry-1/2026/4/20/poems-by-taveesha-guyton

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You can read more of Taveesha's poetry on Spokenblackgirl.com.

Welcome to our new Poetry Editor, Destineé Amour Butts! Destineé is an amazing poet and editor. We are so lucky to have ...
04/24/2026

Welcome to our new Poetry Editor, Destineé Amour Butts!

Destineé is an amazing poet and editor. We are so lucky to have her on board to support the work of emerging poets. Swipe to read more about her. We look forward to reading your work!

03/11/2026

ON THIS DAY - MARCH 11, 1959

The opening night of A Raisin in the Sun on March 11, 1959, at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre in New York City marked a historic moment in American theater. Written by Lorraine Hansberry, the play became the first Broadway production written by a Black woman and the first drama by a Black playwright produced on Broadway in nearly two decades. The production starred Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeil, and Ruby Dee, whose performances brought Hansberry’s story of the Younger family to life.

Set on Chicago’s South Side, the play explored the aspirations, frustrations, and resilience of a Black family striving for dignity and opportunity amid racial segregation and economic hardship. On opening night, audiences and critics immediately recognized the production’s emotional depth and social importance. The play challenged prevailing stereotypes by presenting complex Black characters whose struggles reflected universal human concerns about family, identity, and the pursuit of a better life.

The success of A Raisin in the Sun signaled a turning point in American theater. Its opening night demonstrated that stories centered on Black experiences could command mainstream stages and audiences, paving the way for future generations of Black playwrights and performers.

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https://www.kolumnmagazine.com/2025/12/06/a-dream-deferred-a-door-opened/

03/04/2026

The Prairie Schooner Raz/Shumaker Book Prize Series welcomes fiction and poetry manuscripts from all living writers, including non-US citizens, writing in English.

Fiction manuscripts must be at least 150 pages long. Novels will NOT be accepted. They will only consider manuscripts comprised either entirely of short stories or one novella along with short stories (please do not send a single novella or a collection of novellas). Manuscripts may contain stories that have been published in journals.

Poetry manuscripts must be at least 50 pages long. The manuscript may contain poems that have been published in journals or in chapbook form; however, if the full-length manuscript includes work from a previously published chapbook, the majority of the manuscript must be additional work not appearing in the chapbook.

Winners will receive $3000 and publication through the University of Nebraska Press.

https://prairieschooner.unl.edu/book-prize-guidelines/

New Beauty Files Feature with Amari Murray We’re back with a new installment of The Beauty Files, a series where we will...
02/10/2026

New Beauty Files Feature with Amari Murray

We’re back with a new installment of The Beauty Files, a series where we will uncover the behind the scenes stories of our Issue 6 Beauty Contributors and what they believe about beauty as Black women artists and creatives. Next up we have Spoken Black Girl Beauty Contributor, Amari Murray, whose poem “Braids in my Head” appears in Spoken Black Girl Issue 6 Beauty.

Read the full feature on our blog.

https://www.spokenblackgirl.com/natural-beauty-1/2025/12/19/a8jlmb0npmam1l7y6tndk4nhg40eta-ghxdt-ctya4-rnx8p-tt742-846js-mzm8l-x9xgr-8zfrn-s5sep

New on the blog: 12 Black Women Writers on Beauty, Self-Love, and Liberation.As we celebrate the launch of Issue 6 Beaut...
02/09/2026

New on the blog: 12 Black Women Writers on Beauty, Self-Love, and Liberation.

As we celebrate the launch of Issue 6 Beauty, let’s reflect on these beauty, self-love and radical liberation quotes by Black women writers. I hope these words will fill your cup and offer encouragement on difficult days. Also, Happy Birthday to Alice Walker, whose birthday is Feb. 9. 💞🫶🏾🙏🏾🥰✊🏾
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Join us on February 28th for a wellness centered writing event. Celebrate the launch of Issue 6 Beauty in NYC with an in...
02/05/2026

Join us on February 28th for a wellness centered writing event. Celebrate the launch of Issue 6 Beauty in NYC with an in-person Beauty experience that emphasizes embodiment and presence over hustle and productivity. Learn wellness practices such as mindfulness, meditation, grounding exercises and writing prompts to gently shift you into a new mindset while prioritizing your self-care. Participants will have the option of having a professional photo taken for use on blogs, press releases, book covers, and other professional uses.

Our aim is to help you get into alignment with your creative practice while elevating as a creative in 2026 and beyond. Join us in NYC for this in-person event.
Virtual tickets are available for the workshop portion of the event. Print magazines will be available at the event as well as light refreshments.

Reserve your spot at the link in our bio! See you there!

https://www.spokenblackgirl.com/events-blog-1/2026/2/1/84p6lxdn7aezlis2pxw9486mte21qd

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