Glowing & Growing

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Featured Posts

  • More Hair Tales: Real Hair Stories by Real Women

    More Hair Tales: Real Hair Stories by Real Women highlights the personal reflections of Black women on their hair journeys, showing how hair connects to identity, growth, self-love, and the embrace of one’s hair on their own terms.

  • Tips for a Black Woman’s Transition Into College Life

    Tips for a Black Woman’s Transition Into College Life offers guidance on navigating college with confidence and self-care, emphasizing the importance of finding community, setting boundaries, staying grounded in your identity, and giving yourself grace during change.

  • The Weight We Carry: Society’s Pressures on Black Women

    From the moment we enter a room, all eyes are on us. It feels as though everyone is judging us on how our hair is styled, how much skin we are showing, and even what we sound like when we talk. We have to face constant criticism and pressure to fulfill impossible standards. These pressures aren’t just random—they’re rooted in history, stereotypes, and expectations that have been passed down for generations.

  • Girl, You Don’t Have to Worry About Fitting in When You’re Custom-Made

    Remember that everyone has their path in this world, and you can’t control anybody but yourself. So instead of obsessing over someone who doesn't pay you any mind, focus on yourself because you are the only one in charge of yourself.

A Calm Place for Black Women and College Students to Shine 🌟

Welcome to Glowing & Growing, a blogging community for Black women in college figuring out their next steps in life. This is a space for Black women in college to shine, heal, hustle, and become.

Why We Shine:

  • Empowerment: We uplift each other through shared stories and resources.

  • Connection: Find your tribe in a space where you can express yourself freely and authentically.

  • Growth: Whether it’s academic, personal, or both, there is always support.

So, pull up a chair and get comfy—we can’t wait to see you shine brighter than ever! ✨

Whether you're cramming for finals, untangling your feelings, or just learning how to love yourself — you belong here.