It never fails, blogging produces lists, and lists produce questions. Lots of them. When you bring the exclusion of certain races into question, then you are walking a fine line between truth-telling, and an ongoing discussion that make lots of folk uncomfortable. Well, I’m here to tell you that there is no reason to be uncomfortable, just aware. When I started this blogging journey almost four years ago, I didn’t realize that black people weren’t represented like we should be. I mean, with our buying power from all things hair, beauty, home, style and for our children, you would think that we would be a highly sought after group for PR and marketing firms. African American Bloggers are a group of individuals that are constantly overlooked when it comes to blogging “best of” lists and all too often people feel if there is one, then the list is complete. We’re so much more than that.
We’re moms, dads, wives, husbands, students, doctors, teachers, and INFLUENCERS. We talk, people listen, and it’s time to be recognized for it. Do I want to be separate? Heck no, but until we are included, we’re going to have to be inclusive! Plus, how are you all going to find greatness if we never share each other with you. One of these days, the world will be the accepting place we want and need, and we won’t have to look for the ONE lady to represent, or the ONE person of color to represent, or the ONE insert another minority type here to represent.
Did you know that our racial group is set to spend $1.1 TRILLION in 2015? TRILLION people! That’s a lot of influence!
Do I still have you? I really hope that I do. Today, I’m sharing African-American bloggers you should know in general. We’ll cover the span of everything my list will always be updated as long as there is breath in my body. If you have some that you want to share with me, leave them in the comments WE WANT TO GROW!
Michelle – Divas With A Purpose
Mimi – Unlikely Martha
Tatanisha – This Worthey Life and A Mitten Full of Savings
Bernetta – Bernetta Style
Sugar – Who Is Sugar
Keonte – Mommy2K
Taya – Mrs. TDJ
Tamara – Natural Hair Rules
Yolonda – Notorious Spinks
Lakesha – Uncommon Chick
Tonia – The Chatty Momma
Danyelle – The Cubicle Chick
*Raijean – Swa-Rai Blog
Christie – Chatterbox Christie
Patrice – Afrobella
Nikki – Tanikia
Luvvie – Awesomely Luvvie
Regina – The Broken Brown Egg
Trina – Baby Shopaholic
Sidney – Hysterical Mom
Terez – D’Babbeta
Danielle – DaniFaust
Tara – Young Mommy Life
Renee – Cutie Booty Cakes
Jennifer – Cherish 365
Denene – My Brown Baby
Melanie – She’s Write
Quiana – Harlem Lovebirds
Carroll – Love Design Life
Christen – Divas And Dorks
Jennifer – JenOni
Kris – Little Tech Girl
Fred – Mocha Dad
LaShawn – Everyday Eyecandy
Amiyrah – 4 Hats & Frugal
Brandie – Mama Knows It All
Keyonda – A Real Urban Mom
To be continued…
- some bloggers have been unlinked because of blogs that are no longer active, or because of their passing. Please know that I update this list as often as I can.
Caroll Atkins over at Love Design Life is awesome.
Another awesome list! And thanks for continuing the conversation!
Loving this post!! Will think of some folks to add to the list.
Look at this! Two totally different awesome lists in two days. Brands have no excuse now. And wow, I’ve got some reading to do!
I also noticed Black Girl Long Hair’s new baby blog has a list going as well.
It’s about time something like this was done.
Thanks for putting this together.
I am beyond honored to be included in that number!
I definitely agree that to have as much spending power as we do, African-American bloggers are overlooked when it comes to big opportunities and making influential/top blogger lists. And if we are included, I feel like it’s often for the sake of having that token Black blogger. I don’t feel like a lot of companies go out of there way to really check us out and get to know us to find out what we can offer them and how we can be of mutual benefit to each other.
Friend, you are amazing. This box is too small to list all of the ways. Thank you and Brandi for shining light on what sometimes feels like dim efforts. WE are here! WE are not to be ignored. Recognize us. There is a lot being offered.
While I have a loooonnng way to go on my blogging journey and am still learning how to navigate through this identity crisis, I can’t help but feel honored to be on such a list. I am always surprised by all the bloggers that I have yet to discover. I cannot thank you enough for bringing them to my attention.
I have a few to add. I’ll come back to do so.
I can’t wait to see how brands respond…or not.
Thank you for including me on your list! I’m honored to know you and many of the other fabulous women on this list xo
Great list! Thanks for sharing. A few of these bloggers I knew about but there are some I haven’t visited & I will definitely check them out. Thanks for this list.
I’m honored to be included among this list of awesomeness! Thank you!
OMG I am just now seeing this. Thank You so much for including me on your list. It is an honor to be included 🙂
Thank you for including me! I love that your list is To Be Continued. Sometimes these lists seem to be so definitive but I think the beauty of the community is how much we’re growing!
It would be an honor to be featured here. I love blogging but often find myself wondering where is the representation of other women of color in the blogging community. Glad to have found this! I keep it humble and love making new blog buddies, so if anyone is interested in linking up, LET’S!
Honored. Humbled. Thrilled to be included in this group. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!
I am in love with this list. I literally have visited every blog on it! Now I am totally inspired by the strong confident women (and guys), whose blogs I’ve visited.
Honored to be included on this list! and in such great company!
Hello! I thank you for compiling this list, as it can be quite exhausting trying to pin point bloggers if you are not familiar with their sites organically. By chance do you have a list of Chicago Bloggers?
I appreciate your help. Love your site.
Awesome read! My blog is a great blog to check out. I interview people behind the scenes in entertainment like hairstylist, MUA’s, and Wardrobe Stylist.