Who we are
At Black Girl Narrative, we are more than an organization; we are a collective devoted to telling the stories that shape and sustain Black women’s lives. Through storytelling, research, and advocacy, we create spaces that honor our histories, amplify our voices, and reimagine what belonging can look like. Our mission is grounded in the lived experiences of Black women, challenging systemic inequities while celebrating our creativity, care, and complexity. Every project we lead is a reflection of the power of story to move culture, build community, and remind us that we have always been the authors of our own narratives.
Our Story
Black Girl Narrative was born out of both love and urgency, a love for the stories Black women carry and an urgency to protect, honor, and amplify them. Our work began with a simple but powerful truth: Black women’s stories have always held the blueprint for survival, creativity, and change. For too long, those stories were erased, misrepresented, or dismissed. Black Girl Narrative exists to reclaim, preserve, and expand them.
We were created from the belief that storytelling is not just expression. It is structure, care, and strategy. It is how we make meaning, build community, and imagine futures that center us. With a foundation rooted in research, advocacy, and creativity, BGN is dedicated to:
- Creating cultural spaces and storytelling projects where Black women’s voices can exist in fullness and authenticity.
- Elevating narratives through art, research, and collective storytelling.
- Partnering with organizations and artists who share our commitment to joy, truth, and justice.
- Offering tools, language, and opportunities that help communities turn story into advocacy and care.
Our story is not only about what has been lost but also about what we are building together. We are creating a future where Black women’s voices are not simply heard but honored as cultural legacy. Every project we lead is an act of restoration and possibility.
Mission and Vision
Our Approach
At Black Girl Narrative, our work is centered on four foundational pillars
Research:
We document and analyze the ways Black women’s narratives are shaped, erased, and reclaimed. Our research is a foundation for advocacy, ensuring our stories are preserved, studied, and used to challenge systemic inequities.
Advocacy:
We use our collective voice to push for cultural and policy shifts that protect and uplift Black women’s stories. Through digital campaigns and public engagement, we demand space, accountability, and systemic change.
Storytelling:
Our narratives are history, resistance, and truth. We create space for Black women to tell their own stories—unfiltered and unchallenged—through digital media, personal narratives, and creative expression.
Community Building:
Black Girl Narrative is more than a platform—it’s a living archive and a collective. We cultivate spaces of connection, care, and collaboration, ensuring that Black women find sanctuary, support, and strength in one another.
What’s Next
Black Girl Narrative was created to make space for Black women’s stories to exist fully and without compromise. As we grow, our work continues to evolve beyond visibility. We are deepening our impact through storytelling, research, advocacy, and cultural production that honors the fullness of who we are.
As we move forward, we are:
Developing storytelling projects and creative works that center Black women’s lives and reimagine how our narratives are seen and valued.
Producing original research and publications that document, analyze, and preserve Black women’s stories as part of our cultural record.
Building community-rooted experiences that bring people together to reflect, create, and move toward collective healing.
Our work is not only about representation. It is about ensuring that Black women’s stories define the future, in art, in research, and in the stories we leave behind.
Join us as we continue to create spaces of care, challenge erasure, and amplify the voices that shape culture.
Dr. DeLisha Tapscott is a nonprofit leader with over a decade of experience in organizational development, strategy, and equity-driven initiatives. Holding an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership from the University of Dayton, her research examines the intersectional experiences of identity negotiation among Black women within white-dominant spaces. She is also the founder of Black Girl Narrative, a platform amplifying Black women’s research and advocacy. Her work blends scholarship, storytelling, and strategy to challenge systemic barriers and create transformative change.
Dr. Nardos Ghebreab is an educator, researcher, and DEI consultant currently working in the nonprofit sector. With a Ph.D. in Teaching & Learning, Policy & Leadership from the University of Maryland, her research focuses on race, racism, and Black teachers’ experiences in education systems. She has held roles as an Assistant Teaching Professor at Georgetown University, Director of Programs & Research at the National Charter Collaborative, and a researcher examining school exclusion and family-school partnerships. Through her scholarship and consulting, she advances liberatory design and anti-racist pedagogy to create more just and inclusive learning environments.
Malliron Hodge leverages her extensive experience in community engagement and human-centered design to forge meaningful collaborations that amplify Black women's stories, prioritizing entrepreneurs and business owners. With a background in coaching early-stage entrepreneurs and a passion for storytelling, she advises the BGN team to ensures their initiatives resonate authentically within the community. Mallion's commitment to fostering supportive ecosystems within BGN to inspire, connect, and uplift Black women worldwide.
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Anani Blakey is a multidisciplinary creator born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, whose work explores the intersections of history, identity, and cultural memory through photography, creative direction, and experiential design. Rooted in advocacy and storytelling, her practice honors African American heritage and uplifts marginalized narratives, often through intimate, emotionally resonant imagery.An advocate for joy, rest, and creative play, Anani creates spaces where individuals are celebrated in their wholeness and empowered to express themselves freely. Her community-driven approach emphasizes collaboration and centers the lived experiences of Black and minority communities, using art as a tool for connection, reflection, and liberation.