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Black Girl Magazine

Black Girl Magazine – Founded by 14-year old Atlanta resident, Kenya Jordana James in 2002, Blackgirl Magazine and its youthful staff are commited to providing information that not only entertains, but empowers. As the first magazine of its kind, Blackgirl focuses on promoting positive messages and imagery among African American teens, while offering insightful coverage of history, culture, lifestyle, and entertainment news from a unique perspective.

12/20/07 Update:  I do not know how to to reach Kenya or how to get in touch with anyone responsible for publishing this magazine.   If someone has a link or email address for the publisher, please let me know so I can update this page. Thanks.

17 Responses on “Black Girl Magazine”

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   Karimah | June 28th, 2007 11:27 pm

   Hi Kenya I just wanted to say that you inspired me when you were on OPRAH to start my own magazine. I also like the fact that you are letting girls know that we can do it if we try!!!! Thank you sooooo much!!!!!

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   taylor | August 8th, 2007 7:33 pm

   hey girl love yaour magazine so inspirational and cool. keep it up!!

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   taytay | August 8th, 2007 7:36 pm

   hey kenya. i just heard about your magazine from another website. t is so cool and inspirational.

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   Brittni | August 22nd, 2007 6:12 pm

   You have also inspired me to create a magazine. I know you probally hear this all the time but you are truly someone to look up to, thanks for showing that teens can change the world.

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   Kenya | October 1st, 2007 8:38 pm

   hey kenya this kenya…….u probably don’t remember me.but if ur remember ms.freeman than ur ok…i meet u at wendy’s…..

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   Carla | October 4th, 2007 7:36 am

   How can I order your magazine for my daughter and nieces?

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   Jeffrey Simmons | November 18th, 2007 10:26 pm

   Hey Kenya,
   I just had to stop by and say hello to an old friend. It’s been a while since I’ve seen or heard from you. The last time we saw each other was at the Malcolm X Festival in Atlanta a few years back. How has life been treating you? I hope all is well. I really want to congratulate you on all of your accomplishments: the magazine, the t-shirt, and your hair products. You’re doing your thing. Keep in touch.

   Jeffrey S.

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   Alyssa | November 21st, 2007 3:56 pm

   Hey, Kenya. I heard about this magazine in my GT research class a few days ago. Watching you on oprah whinefery’s show looked so amazing! We should chat some time. Like by email… I think it would be cool to talk with you.
   Bye!

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   Alyssa | November 21st, 2007 3:57 pm

   HAPPY THANKSGIVING KENYA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Edgar Edmund | November 29th, 2007 4:50 am

    Hi Kenya1

    Im so inspired about you although i havent read your magazine i hope this time i will be able to get it.Please how can i get ya magazine im from Arusha Town the most beautifull touristic Town in East Africa this is the Town where the H.Sullivan Foundation Conference will be held next year 2008.Are you going to attend this conference which will bring thousands of Africans in diaspora? I will be happy to get your contacts and write to you poems etc etc.African Woman Mother Of The Earth.Im a Mama,s Baby Boy

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    Reshoun D. Coverson | December 1st, 2007 10:36 pm

    Hey Kenya! It’s been a very long time since we met at the Hammond’s house event. I was getting ready for college, and I believe you were starting your Junior year… well a lot has happened since the! I’ve been in the Air Force over a year now, and I plan on getting married soon… funny how time flies. Well I’m honored to have met you, and if you want to chat again, and get to meet my fiancée (at least vocally) call us at 404-488-8725. Good luck, kid!

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    Gary Monsta | January 3rd, 2008 12:03 am

    Hello Kenya I am extremely impressed with your ability and I appreciate what you are, whenever you are ready to start agaain and you would like someone to play POSITIVE MUSIC call us. We represented in Houston at the Marcus Garvey day celebration with Ken Boothe, Sister Nancy, Brigadier Jerry and Bushman. We are on the same mission as you and your mother, Black Heritage, History and Africa for African.

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    cynthia | January 9th, 2008 6:51 pm

    Hi everybody,

    I was fortunate enough to have read a copy of Black Girl Magazine about 2years ago, but I have no idea where it went but I found another cool magazine for teens called S.P.E.A.K. Magazine which is also for teens and I have been reading it and I love it!!!!!!!!!! Its written all by teens and I submitted some of my poetry and I was contacted back and my work might be published I am so excited lol! So if Black Girl is no longer a magazine I would suggest everyone to try out S.P.E.A.K. Magazine. Good luck

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    elisheva sampi | February 5th, 2008 8:14 pm

    i know kenya, she is family of my brothers dad in atlanta

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    morgan price | June 25th, 2008 7:55 pm

    Hey kenya my name is morgan I am a huge fan I was wondering If you could interview me see I am a 13 year old enterpenuer I own 5 business and another business I would like to start is have my own magizine so I was thinking IF I could get some pointers and if you could show me the business of having my own magizine I live in seattle, Washington but is from perry,gorgia but I can fly to atlanta in a quick minute so please email me back by.

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    Victoria | December 4th, 2008 11:57 am

    Hey Kenya are you doing anymore of your magazines I need a couple of years subcription for an 8yr old granddaughter for a Christmas present please let me know urgent. I got a two year subscription for my oldest grandaughter 6 or 7 years ago or if your doing an older girls mag that would be great also pleas reply to my email address

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    Linda J. Williams | August 27th, 2009 8:07 pm

    I am a mental health therapist in Denver, CO and I met Kenya a few years back when she spoke at a convention here. I work with adolescent boys and girls and would love to connect them to this magazine. I would like to know if there is a subscription for the magazine, if so I would like to subscribe to it. Thanks for being the voice and inspiration for so many young people! Linda Williams, MA,LPC,CAC II, RPT

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