Teen Black Girl's Magazine

New Year’s Day is observed on January 1st in many countries throughout the world with fireworks and celebrations the night before. But not everyone celebrates New Year’s on January 1st, and this is not the only way. Ethiopian New Year, also known as

It’s officially spring! Birds are chirping, bees are buzzing, and flowers are in full bloom. Here is a butterfly craft to add to that imagery of springtime. Feel free to make it while relaxing in the sun. You will need a sheet of 15cm × 15cm paper.

by Chisom Agbakwa, 15 | Toronto, Canada On the Come Up is a powerful and thought-provoking coming-of-age novel by Angie Thomas that explores themes of racism, identity, and the power of self-expression. The novel is set in Garden Heights, the same ne

by Vanessa Wright, 17 | Ontario Canada “The Bones of Ruin” by Sarah Raughley is a thrilling and captivating young adult novel that takes readers on a wild journey through Victorian London. This novel seamlessly blends historical fiction with fantasy

by Uchechi Esonwanne, 15 | Toronto Canada “I spent my winter break in a perfect state of isolation. It wasn’t a sad isolation but rather a peaceful one. One I made a choice to have. It was much needed. The opportunity to cut off from the world, cut o

by Haneen Osman, 17 | Toronto, Canada “The Hate U Give” by Angie Thomas is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that tells the story of a young African American girl, Starr Carter, who witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood friend Khalil at

by Jessica Ugwoke, 17 | NewYork Most people would agree that colonialism disadvantages the colonized. However, has the opposite effect been considered? In colonization, neither party benefits. Although one tends to suffer more than the other, its neg

• Butter: 1 Cup• White Sugar: ¾ Cup• Brown Sugar: 1 Cup• Eggs: 2• Vanilla Extract: 2 Teaspoons• Baking soda: 1 Teaspoon• Hot Water: 2 Teaspoons• Salt: ½ Teaspoon• All Purpose Flour: 3 Cups• Chocolate Chips: 2 Cups 1. Beat the Butter and Sugars, then

Dear BGM Reader, Society has slowly, but surely, corrupted the perspective of beauty for all women. People in society (both men and women) have pushed the belief that a woman’s worth is validated by her looks. These “looks,” of course, revolve around

The American Dream is a term as old as time. In fact, colonists came to the Americas because of a dream—they wanted riches. So of course, it is in our blood to have such ambitions as well, and to seek out the ultimate reward in our lives: success. Th

Jordan Peele has made waves in the film industry from the jump with his hit horror film, Get Out, and succeeding psychological thriller, Us. Nope may not have been as overtly scary, but it had its own thrills. Nope is an American neo-Western science

This film is a biographical sports drama starring Will Smith as Richard Williams (King Richard), the father and coach of the famous Williams tennis players, Venus and Serena. Based on a true story, the film depicts the journey of Richard Williams who

For as long as I can remember, I have always been fascinated by the simple complexities of nature. It all blends seamlessly and can enter anyone into an eternal state of silence and stillness. I would go camping in Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontari

I am from hugs;The embrace when I return home to my sister.I am from the yelling on chair topsOver a game of Apples to Apples.From joy. From laughter. From care.Love watches over me like a dove.A sign of nurture.A sign of grace.I am from noise.The li

Chisom, a name that carries a meaning so brightLike a beacon, it shines through the darkest of nightA name that speaks of hope and joy Chisom, a name that means “God is with me”A phrase that brings comfort, and helps us to seeThat even in the midst o

Being the black friend is like being a treeRooted in a soil of diversityBut with branches that extendInto a world that doesn’t always comprehendI am the one with a different hueA symbol of a culture that’s not all that’s newA representation of a peop

Nestled in the Moroccan mountains, The scarlet, dusty terrainBlends with the evening sky. I hearMusic soaring, lifting hearts’ strings,And savoury meat sizzling on the fire.People are bustling through the streetsThe seasonal festival is in fullSwing.

We respectfully acknowledge that the Black Girl’s Magazine is situated in the Territory and Treaty Thirteen lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize the traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and the Haudenosaunee, and ac