I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again: I love Twitter. That little blue bird has introduced me to so many amazing bloggers, including dozens of black women sharing their personal stories, struggles and knowledge online. I thought it was high time you get to know them, too, so I’ve compiled a modest list (I know, there are so many more out there I haven’t discovered yet!) of black women bloggers who share a similar spirit as I do in providing the space to talk about personal development in work, love and life.
All of these blogs not only offer up great insight and inspiration, but they also affirm me in the journey of being a black woman trying to live her best life with topics like health, beauty, dating, career, personal finance and overall life lessons. These are all black women sharing the process of figuring themselves out, just like me. Just like you.
- Think and Grow Chick | the urban girl’s guide to achieving everything
- Afrobella | a fun, inspiring blog exploring the best in beauty, hair, culture & life
- The Life of a Neo-Soul Alter Ego | a blog about the process of making lifestyle changes
- Savvy Brown | one woman’s journey to a greener, healthier life…on a budget
- Moptop Maven | a DIY approach to hair, fashion, beauty (also amazing photos!)
- My Hair is Me | author’s description: “happily natural, sharing my challenges & victories”
- Aliya S. King | hilarious & inspiring life lessons from a published author & hip hop writer
- Ms. Rasberry’s World | the thoughts, observations & inspirations of a social media-loving single mom in dc
- Debt Hater | a straightforward approach in teaching others how to eliminating debt
- A Belle in Brooklyn | common sense commentary on dating and self-love
- Hell in a Handbag | the adventures & life lessons of a dc “soulcialite”
- Twenty Something Renaissance | author’s description: “this is me growing into myself”
- Motivated Sista | a blog for all people who are striving to live the most fulfilled lives possible
- Execumama | for women who choose NOT to choose between motherhood and womanhood
- Girls Just Wanna Have Funds | dedicated to the woman that wants to take charge of her personal finances
- Peace, Love and Pretty Things | inspiration & chicken soup for your one-of-a-kind, deserve to be happy, superfly soul
- Soulful Affluence | transforming women’s lives & incomes
- Be Exquisite | a black woman remembering femininity, elegance, and grace
- chic.seven | author’s description: “thoughts, ideas, goals and anything that may be helpful for me and others”
- The Write Curl Diary | a mama who loves writing, hair, and the pursuit of happiness
- Busy Dating | single woman experienceing the dating scene in 2010 and beyond
- HoneySugaSweet Musings | one sister on a “fierce, fly & fabulous” journey
- Life’s Passion is Life’s Purpose | a social media maven helping others find their purpose
- Newly Natural | take charge of your hair, take charge of your life
- Curly Nikki | licensed psychotherapist by day, natural hair guru by night
- KimmayTube | a lifestyle channel featuring natural hairstyles, fashion, fitness and more
- Cutie Booty Cakes | a mompreneur sharing her journey through motherhood, business & health
- Bassey’s World | a poet & writer sharing her thoughts about life, motherhood & living with depression
- Living the Fit Life | advice in achieving a healthy lifestyle on a busy schedule (also my mom!)
- The Beautiful Struggler | a blog about black feminism & relationships (also creator of Happy Black Girl Day)
- Love Stutter | author’s description: “loving life while making dreams reality”
- The Dithering of a District Diva | author’s description: “chasing God & purpose”
- Yes, Divas Can Cook | one southern woman’s fun approach to getting homecooked meals on the table
- My Life Runs on Food | a blog demonstrating how to plan a well-balanced meal back into our lives
- A Black Girl’s Guide to Weight Loss | one sister’s journey from being overweight to healthy
- Lola Adesioye | a site for people who realize that transformation is an inside job
- Everything in Between | life lessons from an optimistic single mom
- Serenity 23 | a southern girl encouraging others to be the best they can be
- Fabulous Financials | the journey of a fabulous single mom pursuing financial independence
- The Savvy Dating Blog | one sister’s experiences dating in DC
- Nikita Mitchell | a blog chronicling one sister’s professional journey and development
- Fab Life Project | inspiring young professionals to find that random spot where passion and purpose intersect
- Curvy Girl Chronicles | inspiration, thought-provoking quotes & commentary from a self-proclaimed “curvy girl”
- Carolyn Edgar | notes of a lawyer, writer, and single mom
- Daree’s Insights | personal development & insights from an aspiring motivational speaker and author
- Love is Dope | a blog about the thoughts, observations & inspirations of an urban planner turned freelance writer/journalist/budding author
- Goddess Intellect | a blog about love, life & one sister’s transition from girl to goddess
- The L Chronicles | life, love, business, & inspiration from Lisa Nicole Bell
- For Colored Gurls | a lifestyle blog to inform, inspire & empower women to achieve success in all areas of life
- Funky Brown Chick | a fun, fearless blog about sex & relationships
For more positivity online, check out these four online magazines for happy black women. What are some other blogs with a happy black woman focus that should be added to this list?
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This is a great list of sites I often check out. Your motivation and encouragement has prompted me to finally publish my blog. It focuses on beauty, fitness and image development, because “It’s More Than Just Lipstick”.
Read my latest blog post…Mirror, Mirror
I loved the article.nice:)
Dead indited articles, thank you for selective information. “The last time I saw him he was walking down Lover’s Lane holding his own hand.” by Fred Allen.
wow! How am I just seeing this?? Thank you so much for including me. I’m honored. Thank you.
Thank you for the list….it’s been a huge inspiration for me!! Check out my new blog at http://midwestbella.wordpress.com/
kendra,
I love this list of Blogs.
I read a great book from one of the blogs lested called “Down Low Baller”.
Checkit out at link below.
http://www.amazon.com/Down-Low-Baller-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B0054DR3YE/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1318857379&sr=1-1
Love this list! Thanks. I’ve recently started http://afroboudoir.blogspot.com/ – a UK blog for black and mixed race women. There are so few UK mags (lots of US ones it seems)out there that I can relate to so I started my own!
Read my latest blog post…The Best Use of Colour at Milan Fashion Week
Would love to see a “50 blogs written by Happy Black Women” version 2.0! Lots of these blogs are gone or the owner no longer updates them. Would love to see some fresh additions
I just love this list. This is one of my go-to list to find black women bloggers. I knew we were out there somewhere!
Read my latest blog post…Why I Did Not Tune Into The 9/11 Memorial
Great list!!
Femmeswithbenefits.com <— young women empowering young women =]. Taking negative stereotypes and giving them positive reals.
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This was an excellent list. Some of these I have visited some are new. My blog is http://www.blackwomenrise.com Following on Twitter. I also love it!
Thanks for the list, I’m looking forward to checking out some of these blogs! I also write at http://betterpartofme.wordpress.com. Check us out!
Read my latest blog post…Smile
Great List, are the rest of us Anger BLACK WOMEN, lol.
Check out Inspiring Sisters written by a sister who is HAPPYA in Christ
http://inspiringsisters.blogspot.com
I’m a happy “brown” lady (my daughters’ description) with a happy blog at http://www.joyfulshouts.com/blog/ where I share our walk trying to live the way God intended in every aspect of our lives marriage, children, finance, food, friend and worldly items. Thank you for sharing the blogs above. I’m glad I knew of some of them already.
Read my latest blog post…What Mothers Really Want!
OMG I thank you so much for the link love!! Happy black women rock!!!
Read my latest blog post…Quit Blaming Absentee Fathers For Failed Relationships As An Adult
this is a great list and very informative. i plan to reach out to any and all of you about guest blogging travelling womanists….
im new to this with my blogmate (we have had out blog for a little over a year) and we are always looking for positive feedback. check it out and feel free to contact us (before we contact you) about being a guest blogger
http://travellingwomanists.wordpress.com
I LOVES LOVES LOVES all the positivity…up so late without a workout cause im high on positive vibes!!
Read my latest blog post…New York- I HELLA LOVE U!
Thanks for sharing this great list. I’ve heard of a few of these ladies but others are new to me.
Read my latest blog post…Breaking Generational Curses
Thanks for the LIKE on my Facebook Page, Rosetta. I plan to make my blog successful and add myself to your list next year.
To all her readers, this is not a paid endorsement like the commercials on late night tv. I took Rosetta’s free blogging online tutorial and revamped my website. It’s not perfect but it’s self-hosted and on its way to helping me make a name for myself and my books.
Rosetta, like Tony the Tiger says, your greattttttttt!
the Super Sistah
http://www.thesupersistah.com
Great list. Check out http://www.sistersspace.com.
This is a great list! I write at http://www.findinghopewithin.com, Raising the Quality of Life Through Personal and Spiritual Development. I love sharing in the positivity!
i just found your blog today & also recently discovered some of these other ladies. Thank you for compiling this list, you’re an inspiration
I read http://www.BlacknBougie.com everyday. Great writer and fun community
Thank you for this list!!!! I write at http://www.blackdebutante.com. Hopefully I’ll make the list next year. Promote positivity!
Thanks so much for sharing this list. Your blog is incredible. Love it! Thanks for accentuating the positive. Please come check me out over at my blog. http://thehuxtabledrivenlife.blogspot.com/
Please stop by and let me know you came through!
Im a newbie blog….maybe i’ll make it next year http://vivalaqueen.com
maneandchic.com
i can’t believe maneandchic is not one this list!!!!!
Ooooh great! New blogs to check out. Loves it.
Thanks!
xo,
Dani
http://www.okdani.com
http://www.longnaturalhair.info
Don’t forget Adventure Salon, a fun blog about pursuing you Bucket List dreams.
I LOVE THIS LIST!!!! And I’m blushing & grinning that I am on it! Can’t wait to peek at all of these blogs!
Great post! Positive and enlightening. I will check out all those on your list. You should add Chic Chocolate to your list! She’s is a sweet person with a fun fashion/beauty blog! Check her out at http://chicchocolate.net.
thanks for listing my blog! I have to sit down and discover all the other happy black women bloggers. What a great list and I hope you had fun writing it.
I am super delighted to be on this fabulous list!
Annnnd I can’t wait to get home so I can dive into all of these wonderful blogs!
Thank you so much
This was a great idea!
This is awesome post and a fabulous idea. So clearly I will be spending the better part of my day trying to check out all of their blogs!
I love this list! And I’m in it!! Thank you so much
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Wow, I’m honored to be included with such awesome women! Thanks so much, Rosetta!
Thank you for the mention! Definitely an honor to be mentioned among these great women
WOW! What a lovely surprise! Thank you so much! ^_____^
Thanks for the shout out!
Really nice post…a few that I was aware of and some new ones to check out. Thanks
Yeah! I was pleasantly surprised to see my blog on here. Thank you!
Thank you for the mention! HoneySugaSweet is about to be relaunched! Thank you for supporting my “Fierce, Fly, and Fabulous!” journey!
I also like (love) @OneChele’s Black ‘n Bougie – she’s very positive and upbeat. (Funny too!)
http://www.blacknbougie.com
I’m very honored to be featured on this list. Thanks & Hello, fellow Black Women Bloggers.
OK, I just absolutely love this! Thanks for taking the time.
Thanks!!!!!!
L. Michelle
My Hair….Is Me
http://www.myhairisme.com
This is a wonderful way to celebrate Happy Black Girl Day! Thanks for including PLPT and WCD. So honored to be part of this list.
Now, my challenge is to get back to work instead of browsing the blogs listed here that I don’t currently follow!
Thank you for including, “My Life Runs On Food,” in your list. Your site (including the non-profit site) are very inspiring and informative. With your advice, I also included a “Hire Me” page last month. This is a beautiful list of blogs I currently read. In addition, thanks for introducing me to more great blogs I need to read.
wow – what a great list! thanks so much for including me.