African American Bloggers You Should Know

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.