Behind the Stories
The Mahogany Contributors
The Mahogany Writing Community is where authentic sistergood goes down. We out here sharing stories, affirming lived experiences, and co-signing dreams. Amen? We’re mirroring our sisters’ magic and adjusting crowns as needed. The Mahogany Writing Community celebrates the beauty, diversity, resilience, fierceness, and vibrancy of Black womanhood.
Faitth Brooks
Faitth Brooks is a social worker, speaker, writer, and podcaster. Formed in the Christian tradition and Black liberation theology, Faitth uses her platform to enliven...
read more Faitth Brooks is a social worker, speaker, writer, and podcaster. Formed in the Christian tradition and Black liberation theology, Faitth uses her platform to enliven her following for collective liberation centering on the sisterhood of black women. Faitth is crafting communal space where rest, tenderness, and softness are commonplace for Black sisters to explore.
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read more Faitth Brooks is a social worker, speaker, writer, and podcaster. Formed in the Christian tradition and Black liberation theology, Faitth uses her platform to enliven her following for collective liberation centering on the sisterhood of black women. Faitth is crafting communal space where rest, tenderness, and softness are commonplace for Black sisters to explore.
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Raya Reaves
Raya Reaves is the Founder and Finance Coach of City Girl Savings, LLC. She teaches women how to create and stick to realistic budget plans...
read more Raya Reaves is the Founder and Finance Coach of City Girl Savings, LLC. She teaches women how to create and stick to realistic budget plans to reach their financial goals. Raya resides in Austin, Texas, with her boyfriend and two Yorkie dogs.
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read more Raya Reaves is the Founder and Finance Coach of City Girl Savings, LLC. She teaches women how to create and stick to realistic budget plans to reach their financial goals. Raya resides in Austin, Texas, with her boyfriend and two Yorkie dogs.
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Charlotte Simpson
Charlotte Simpson, aka the Traveling Black Widow is a retired guidance counselor and special education teacher. After losing her husband of 31 years, she made solo-world-travel a central part of her retirement and has traveled all seven continents and 50 states.
Danielle Nottingham
Danielle traveled the globe covering pivotal stories of our time as a CBS correspondent. She's done it all—from the death of Nelson Mandela, Barack Obama's run for President, debates, primaries, NFL coverage, red carpets and hosting entertainment news and lifestyle on NBC.
Ursula James
Ursula James is a multimedia journalist and communications strategist where she has worked with sports teams, public figures, universities, and non-profits, to name a few....
read more Ursula James is a multimedia journalist and communications strategist where she has worked with sports teams, public figures, universities, and non-profits, to name a few. She attended Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations and is currently pursuing her Executive MBA at the University of Central Florida. In addition, Ursula enjoys fashion, laughing with friends and family, serving her community, and exploring new territory in her spare time.
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read more Ursula James is a multimedia journalist and communications strategist where she has worked with sports teams, public figures, universities, and non-profits, to name a few. She attended Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Public Relations and is currently pursuing her Executive MBA at the University of Central Florida. In addition, Ursula enjoys fashion, laughing with friends and family, serving her community, and exploring new territory in her spare time.
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