About
The official pub for FACEThe official pub for FACE (Foundation of African Americans for Civic Empowerment), is a publication for the writers of Color and Black activists. We would like to publish your stories about the rights of Black people around the world. Black Lives Matter all around the world!
Note from the editor
The official pub for FACE, is a collective of writers of Color and Black activists who write about Race, Culture, Equality, Religion, Music, Politics, Economics, Poetry, & History. We amplify critical thinking and analysis pertaining to Civil Rights, Human Rights, & Systemic Racism against people of Color, especially Black people. Additionally, we seek to disrupt and destroy the functional characteristics of White Supremacy, and work towards the building, repair and maintenance of the Black Community to facilitate positive Black identity to positive results.
Editors
martin William
Freelance Journalist, Black Activist || Pub: https://medium.com/foundation-of-african-americans-for-civic
Writers
Dorothy Lennon
Stringing my thoughts together in hopes of telling a story. Part-time college instructor, and a writer channeling Lynn from Girlfriends with too many degrees.
Dominique Simpson
The hermit scribe, a witty womanist. Essayist, poet, and black literature enthusiast. Unequivocally and unapologetically black.
Chris Writes
Chris Writes about Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Virtual Reality, Autonomous Cars and emerging technology. Got a project? Reach out: chrisokacha@gmail.com
Sanford S. Williams, Esq.
Husband (Anastasia) and Father of 3 (Kiara, Sanford, Nia). UVA & Cornell Grad. Faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things unseen.
Me'Shell Baylor MSHS
Author of I’m A Little Big Brother 2016 editor’s choice LA Parent Magazine for Entering the World of Oz with Justin Author of poem To All the mothers!
Porche
Unapologetic Leader | Author + Blogger| Truth Seeker | #WEOC | HR Professional | Founder of Paper + Hope |❤️ Thank you for connecting with me
Dani Bethea
Horror Sommelier & Pop Culture Pontificator. Prev EIC: We Are Horror. Published: Studies In the Fantastic + Women of Jenji Kohan + Montréal Monstrum Society .
Dr. Andrea M. Peters
Andrea M. Peters is a multi-faceted thought leader with interests in the human body, psychology, leadership, development, inequities, and full integration.
Patrick OConnell
I embrace only AuthenticEngagement! - Writer4Reciprocal&FollwerBoosterHub-Editor4ILLUMINATION Pubs-Top Writer in Ideas! My Portfolio: https://protectmykid.us
Samba Seck
Dad. Pan-Africanist. Currently working on 🌍🌟 Africana Fest: The Ultimate Celebration of Africa and Its Diaspora 🌟🌍 https://www.africanafest.com/
Jamie Tukpah
So many books, so little time. Someone needs to invent something to transfer all my stories directly from my brain to my word docs so I have more time to read.
A. Mimi Sei
I am a Black Writer, Speaker, Avid Reader, Mother, Lover, Friend, and a Fan of Life who strives to leave every space better than I found it!
Vanessa Gallman
Experienced journalist, educator and retired opinion-page editor with occasional musings
Amber Fraley
Writing about abortion rights, mental illness, trauma, narcissistic abuse & survival, politics. Journalist, novelist, wife, mom, Kansan, repro rights activist.
Jasmine Dudley
32 year old from Maryland. She/her. Any randomness that lurks in my noggin, I plan to put out on this blog. Please buy me a coffee ko-fi.com/riseofthephoenix91
Kay Valley
Your Black friend. Radical ideas on inequity, race & poverty. Follow on Substack: https://kayvalley.substack.com/
Asanda
“I'm trying to speak--to write-the truth. I"m trying to be clear...” I also want to be authentic and helpful. Follow my Substack: https://asanda.substack.com/
Tony Hynes
Tony Hynes, interracial adoptee, author of the Son With Two Moms, adoption training specialist, Ph.D. Student, and advocate for adoptees of all family types.
Clare Xanthos, PhD
WRITER. AUTHOR. SCHOLAR. Interests: Racial Equity, Racial Health Equity, Racial Justice. Co-Editor: Social Determinants of Health among African-American Men
Tiandra theladypoet Moore
Writer, author, poetess — creator of words, ideas, thoughts, and experiences. My website: theladypoet.wixsite.com/eoan
The Potty Mouth Granny
I am a woman. I am Black. Belonging to two minorities has shaped my viewpoint on life in more ways than I can count.
Ted S.
Passionate about writing and internet culture. I explore and analyze social phenomena related to the web. For gigs contact sukuboteddy@gmail.com
David Saint Vincent
5X Top Writer on Race and History. Exploring Truths On Culture, Art & Politics. My opinions are never humble, but I recognize they are still just opinions.
Amae
Interested in people, nature, science and technology, and history. MSc in Research Methods (Birkbeck), MA Industrial Design (UAL)
Prof. Hatem Bazian
Executive Director, Islamophobia Studies Center. Professor, Zaytuna College, Lecturer in Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures & Asian Ameri. Studies, UC Berkeley
Mocha Moma
Award-winning poet. Author of Soul Not For Sale-The Poetic Publication. The Love Poet speaking out against Unhealthy Culture and its generational damage.
Samah Fadil
I like to write and ask questions about politics, poetry, pop culture, power, philosophy, pen game, and various other P words. Not catered to the White Gaze™️.
Keno Ogbo
A stochastic writer, delving into life, tech and fiction. Writing from her West African background, she tackles old issues with a fresh perspective.
Blkpostr Health
Building Legacies through Knowledge, Power, Observation, Science & Therapeutic Regeneration (BLKPOSTR)
Hana Gabrielle Bidon
I'm Hana Gabrielle and I go by both names. I’m passionate about technology, psychology, books, traveling, & everything else in between.
Toya Qualls-Barnette
*Top writer in This Happened To Me| Writing about the impact of relationships|Contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul| Dreamer|Mother|HSP in drag
Moon Bastet
Moon Bastet, MBA, MHRM, MPM — Witchy + Educated. Feminist. Tarot Reader. Digital Activist. - Contact: moonbastetwrites@gmail.com
Marie Cadette Pierre-Louis🇭🇹❤️💞
I'm a passionate poet who occasionally writes essays. Join me in this creative journey: Instagram (@mariecadettepierre) and twitter (@cadettelouis).
Joseph N. Aburu
Witty wordsmith weaving whimsical worlds with wisdom, a writer of wonders, crafting characters and captivating chronicles with a creative flair.
Life not abrupt (L.n.a.)
Introvert who📝under a brand name | Medium's home to my journeys as a Black young woman: faith✝️, higherEd📚, environment🌎, & more |↪️lifenotabrupt@gmail.com
Hope Rising
Divorced, biracial woman | 23 going on 65 | Editor for Out of the Woods | I write to heal myself and others | Support me at https://ko-fi.com/aashaanna ❤
Shaun Banks
I am the father of six children, I acquired them after trading in all the hair from my head. I write to inspire, inform and invoke thoughts.Let’s do this!
Jaja Requa
Self-Help Junky, Spiritual Journalist & Lover of Wisdom.Join me here https://jajarequa.medium.com/membership or Follow me on instagram @jajarequa
Andrew Ricketts
I’m a Caribbean and American writer from New York. My stories are about coming-of-age, learning how to relate, and family. It’s a living, breathing memoir.
Shefali O'Hara
Cancer survivor, writer, engineer. BSEE from MIT, MSEE, and MA in history. Love nature, animals, books, art, and interesting discussions.
~myw
Hi! I'm a writer and grad student based in nyc: this is my personal medium blog. Website: coming soon. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myw33
Theresa Noye, America's Divinity Coach
Women Leaders Seeking Deeper CONNECTION to God and Themselves | Autism Awareness Advocate
Julius Evans
3X Top Writer in Reading, Music & Movies— Senior Editor for the popular ILLUMINATION, ILLUMINATION-Curated, Readers Hope, and several other publications.
Charmaine Lang, Ph.D.
Dancer, writer, and researcher focusing on the pleasure principle. Lover of archives + other weirdos. A Los Angeles child living life out of a suitcase.
Kathy-Ann C. Hernandez
Kathy-Ann C. Hernandez, Ph.D., is passionate about living intentionally and inspiring others to do the same. She blogs at valuewhatmatters.com
Fannie Banks-Wells
Fannie is a blogger who runs a website called https://unclaimedtreasure.org. On her blog Fannie addresses the issues that face uncoupled African Americans.
Shirley Jones Luke
Shirley is a poet and writer. Ms. Luke enjoys reading, fashion and travel. She is working on a manuscript of her poems and an essay collection.
BlackRiver
80’s baby 90’s kid. African/Midwestern/Xennial, living on the Golden Coast. Top writer in Culture. https://medium.com/@Black-River/membership
Dynasti Hunt Harris
Committed to realizing DEI-centered workplace culture experiences. www.taydenimpact.com IG: @dynastihunt
Oganga Mangiti
Oganga Mangiti, is a self-published poet & author | Best Seller and top writer | 2020 Bakanal De Afrique Fellow | Author of Love & Pain; To Heal A Broken Heart.
Mon
I enjoy writing about wellness, lifestyle, and finance. My favorite thing in the world is reading.
Shwetoski
A Writer, Explorer. A photographer. Searching, Researching the aspects of life, death, and whatever exist beyond…
Sohkor Solanke
A follower of Jesus. Striving to become a Kingdom woman. Wife, mother of three sons, educator, true worshipper, writer, podcaster.
ShaniaLaFleur
Hey Guys!!! My goal as an aspiring journalist is to publish pieces for readers that feel compelled to read and educate themselves on the things that matter.
Estella Writes
Storyteller, Savant, Military Brat, Wife, & Mom; I love the planet & the people who share the world with me. Connect with me: https://linktr.ee/jegail as well.
Dolapo
My writing is for your perception and interpretation, your admiration is my motivation. Give me your attention and I will give you words of Reflection.
Adebayo Adeniran
A lifelong bibliophile, who seeks to unleash his energy on as many subjects as possible
Sharyn Wolf, LCSW-R
Author/researcher/therapist-on both sides of the couch. Seeking social justice before I die. On BOD at animal sanctuary in Costa Rica.
Dr. Jen Self
PhD soc welfare~Founder & CEO: Brick 13; Founder of U. WA Q Center~intersectional racial & gender justice listener-thinker-believer-actor~queer & GQ parent
Mark Tulin
I escaped a therapy career to follow a dream. Poetry/Humor/Sexuality/Doodler/Storyteller — https://crowonthewire.com
Simmy
Freelance writer, video editor, Youtuber, & Complainer. I promise I’m a lot more fun at parties than these articles make you think. / thesimmybusiness@gmail.com
Kulwa Apara
Champion of the dispossessed and disregarded: Follow me as I strive to gain insight from this ghetto hot mess known as the human experience.
Indigo Colossus
I am a strategic thinker, creative iconoclast and ardent supporter of social justice.
Justin
Texan, I write about sports, relationships, social issues and life lessons. Follow me on Twitter @Jthewriter1482
Patricia Hamlett
Formerly retired schoolteacher. I enjoy international travel. I taught school in Cairo, Egypt, for three years, and my goal is to publish a motivational book.
Mary Ann de Angelis aka Cherry Pie
I live in Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA the Land of a Thousand Dances. I dance in the street. I cook, sleep and I eat. Then I go back and dance in the street.
Hisho
Sending love and blessings to all delving into my poetic maladies. Honored 9x as a Top Writer. <3
cece p.
ideas creative. former fashionista. family griot. the color in the shadows. learning to be a proper vessel so the stuff inside has an outlet.
Jessica Kiragu
Former therapist turned coach, consultant and writer. I mostly write about whiteness and how white people, like me, are connected to racism. hellowhiteness.com
Justin Olhipi
Autistic artist, student of life. Red Letter Panthiest. SJW since the '60's. NB / AFAB. Just visiting this planet. White-passing Creole from New Orleans USA
Phyllis Unterschuetz
I write memoir & personal essays, poetry, and occasional fairy tales. My topics are racial justice, spirituality, and self-discovery. 3 x top writer.
Claire Fowler NTP
Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Wellness Entrepreneur, "The Period Fairy" and all round Pan-Alkebulanist.
Ijeoma Opara
PhD student by day, historical drama fanatic by night — Sitting at the intersection of politics and pop culture. Anti-beetroot advocate.
Chantelle Roberts
Qualified journalist, Art Director & Copywriter. www.sopfistudios.com/chantelleportfolio
KourtneyNicoleWrites ™ 📝
Artist. Day/Night dreamer, entrepreneur, prolific reader, in-depth learner, bibliophile, foodie, jokester, history lover. KourtneyNicoleWrites@gmail.com.
History's Mysteries and Living Conundrums
Writer/Author/Super-Reader, and old-school hard to impress fiercely independent journalist. “Older woman on life’s hamster wheel with pellets to drop.”
Natasha Crowther
Creating a more equal world by deconstructing white privilege. Educator. Get my free download: 55 White Privileges I Benefit From in 2024: https://zcmp.eu/uIHe
The Dani Writer
A typical overthinker taking an hour to write a short bio yet pens a phenomenal poem in under 5 mins inside ‘the zone.’ Adjective aficionado. Bibliophile.
Simone DeVone
Creative Writer | LinkedIn Content Creator | B.S. in Communications | Self Awareness Advocate | Music Emthusiast | Harlem Scholar
Rosennab
Empowerment Psychologist, writing to change the world one story at a time. Author/Poet/Public Speaker. Learn more at http://Rosennabakari.com
Mishel Noor
Soft Life Advocate, Light Bearer, Planter of Seeds, Repeller of Negativity…Unpopular Opinion Holder. I have a lot to say, about about a lot things. Here Goes.
Mario López-Goicoechea
London-based, Cuban writer. Author of “Cuban, Immigrant, and Londoner” https://uk.bookshop.org/a/6886/9781528994293 https://acubaninlondon.medium.com/membership
Annelise Lords
Helping you is Healing me! Let's heal each other through our inspirational power of words. thisisanneliselords@mediumauthor.com https://www.etsy.com/shop/Artist
JessiKa Harris
Mother to two amazing kids, blossoming life partner, multi-genre writer and lover of books. Army vet and student of life.
Dr. Lauren Tucker
An inclusion, equity and diversity expert, community organizer and co-founder of Indivisible Chicago
Tonya Pinkins
I Speak Truth To Power You Can’t Say That podcast bpn.fm/ycst Filmmaker RED PILL www.redpillmovie2020.com
River Brooks
Sharing the many stories and thoughts that are ready to burst out my soul. @TheeRiverBrooks
Sir-Lord
Writer, Music Lover, Developer, Neuroimaging — All round geek with a bit too much excitement. 😇
Maria Modamwen
I help Black/Latnx women make their wellness a priority so that they have a positve maternity experience, cultivating the start to a healthy motherhood journey.
Sondra Rose Marie
I write about things people don't bring up in polite conversation: race, death, mental health, and so much more ✨ www.srmcreative.co
K. M. Dixon
A daydreaming fantasy author and lifestyle blogger who binge watches way too much Bob’s Burgers. Fiction is my jam! Based in Chicago ✨ IG: @kmdixonwrites
Tawana K Watson
I am a certified peer counselor, minority mental health advocate, and African American women’s advocate.
Dr. Adeboye Oluwajuyitan⚡The Befibrillator
Poet Therapist, Designer & Health Coach. If you would like me to write a poem for you (therapeutic), email us - info@befibrillator.com. www.befibrillator.com.
Q. Imagine
Author of Eeala and The Water Dragons and The Exhale Chronicles. Screenwriter. Poet. Lover. Dreamer.
Paul Marsh
Native of Philly now living in the Midwest. Writing has been part of my life for 26 years. Avid reader. Fitness nut. Hopeful romantic. Superb cook. Word nerd.
Angela Rose Myers
Angela Rose Myers is the former President of the Minneapolis NAACP. Her goals are to create bridges between Black organizing and public policy
zaria rashay
the nighttime musings of a poetess. in the daylight i sew things and play at production design. ig @zariarashay youtube: zariarashay
Kato Cooks (he/him/his) ALLY
Kato (pronounced with an umlaut over the a) lives a life of service. He is a Mensa member and is its local director, memberhip chair and East LA County delegate
Reem Elghonimi
Historian | Author | Coder | Satisfied with boring history? Means we lose our best shot at preserving cultural heritage. Follow me on X (Twitter): @RElghonimi
Krissy Randolph
Elementary Education Major Undergraduate Student at Elon University Hometown : Wilson, North Carolina
Imani Reynolds
Passionate about all things intersectionality, DEI, and women's rights. In my weekly newsletters, I discuss the issues that women care about most.
Nicolette Lazarus
A mid-life women with 100% record of getting though bad days. Founder of start-up Womanship, a safe space for women to Share More in order to Worry Less.
Adama Juldeh Munu
Journalist with an affinity for all things ‘African Diaspora’ and Islam. You can @ me via adamaj.co.uk or twitter/@adamajmunu
Kashala Abrahams
Kashala Abrahams publishes her critical reflections on society and politics, especially concerning the African/Black Diaspora.
Sunga Kufeyani
I am a black African feminist/ Scholar-Practitioner who writes about social justice and movement and believes in the post-colonial value of Ubuntu.
Sunshine
Artist, model, actress, mogul. Ready to experience the world and spread love to everyone in it. Follow me on ig: @sunshineuponus
The Manual, Gregory Jackson, Spiritual Educator
Please go to GregoryBJackson.com and pick of a copy of my latest book called, The Manual of Man.
Loren Cobbs
Marketing and PR exec by day, curator of joy by night, and curious as a cat 24/7. Believer in crafting a life that works for you. linkedin.com/in/lorencobbs
Dr. Ciera Graham
I’m a writer and higher education administrator. A doctor of sociology with a love for writing topics on race, intersectionality, and women’s career issues.
Jamen Mendes
Author, Musician, Metaphysician, and Artist. I write about Crypto, Spirituality, Consciousness, Art, and Reality. https://jamenmendes.medium.com/membership
Zynn
Writing from from the mind of a fashion enthusiast, tech leader, free thinker and an empowered soul!
Ariana R. Jordan
Writer. Educator. Visionary. Cancer Survivor and lover of all things Chicago. she/her/g. Instagram & Twitter — @ari_arj
Tasha N. Burton
Multidisciplinary artist, clinical research coordinator, and writer living in St. Louis, MO with her dog-child Yorkie-Maltese Bailey Button. tashanburton.com
Pamela Denise Long
Justice happens through you. -Denise Opinions Mine. All Posts Copyright 2023 Pamela Denise Long. All rights reserved. Twitter: @PDeniseLong
Hannah Matanda
Your friendly neighbourhood pessimist. Is what my profile used to say before I knew what I wanted to write about, I was young and stupid and I am sorry.
