Angel is a Nigerian, born in Ghana, raised in South Dakota, and currently living in Minnesota. She’s a self certified art heaux obsessed with writing, theatre, music, crafts, fashion and everything in between. A storyteller in motion, she’s on a mission to celebrate Blackness existing outside of the typical monolith portrayed by Media. When she’s not fighting the good fight, you can find her analyzing nostalgic TV, testing new recipes, or making themed mood boards and playlists. Favorite genres: young adult, memoir, african/african-american fiction
Author Interview, Blog, Book Reviews, Podcast Shownotes

Baking the Resistance with Our Favorite Sweet Feminists

In honor of Becca Rea-Tucker’s new cookbook BAKING BY FEEL, Renee sits down with @thesweetfeminist herself and best friend/mobile bakery owner Jeney Christensen. The three of them discuss baking as an outlet to process emotions (including feminist rage), how baking can be subversive, and how working in the kitchen can help us accept our imperfections. […]

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Blkstacks Book Recs + Dancing with Numbers with Tricia M. Taitt

Using her bookseller skills, content contributor Alana Amore Colvin (the admin behind blkstacks on instagram and youtube) provides book recommendations for folks looking to expand their reading taste to include more black women writers! Stacks keeps it simple giving listeners the starter pack for black femme literature. More on black femme literature, Renee chats with

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Love in the Time of Serial Killers Review + A Cat-and-Mouse Thriller in the Jim Crow South with Wanda M. Morris

In the first segment, Jordy sits down to discuss one of her favorite books of this year. Love in the Time of Serial Killers gives us the spice we need, the laughs we want, and the insight we weren’t expecting. Wanda M. Morris’ sophomore thriller, Anywhere You Run, comes out this week and Renee wants

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Why I Reread Books + Voicing Joy and Gentrification with Margaret Wilkerson Sexton

With all the books out there to discover, it’s understandable that so many feel it’s a waste of time to reread something they’ve already read. Sally shares why she loves rereading books and what she learns when she does it.  Speaking of revisiting the past, Ashley interviewed Margaret Wilkerson Sexton, author of “On the Rooftop”.

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Empathy, Astrology, and Kinship with Candice Carty-Williams

Empathy, Astrology, and Kinship with Candice Carty-Williams Ashley interviewed Candice Carty-Williams about her novel, “People Person”. Ashley asked about creating kinship within long-lost family, using social media for validation, and Candice’s thoughts on romantic relationships. Ashley and Candice also share their big 3 in astrology.  Book content warning: death, mention of blood, revenge porn Book

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Joy, Grief, and Chosen Family: A Discussion with Eleanor Brown

Mariquita talks with Eleanor Brown about what we miss when we discuss adoption, the importance of vulnerability and community, and her new book, Any Other Family.  Books mentioned: The Weird Sisters by Eleanor Brown The Light of Paris by Eleanor Brown Any Other Family by Eleanor Brown Support our guest and hosts: Follow Eleanor: Website

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Brooklyn, Bookstagram, & Community

Alana sits down with Trae of @blkbookswap and Fayola of @readingforblacklives to discuss the origin and work of their Brooklyn/Bookstagram based orgs. This conversation breaks down the importance of community, representation, and what it’s like incorporating white people into communal spaces while holding space for poc.  Bookstores Mentioned:   CafeConLibros: Website // Instagram Adanne: Website //

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