Archive - Black Girl Is A Verb by Amena Brown

Janelle Monàe and a Blast from the Past

A crush, a cover story, and the power of good music

Jun 25 •

The Merits of a Day Dance Party

My knees did better than I thought they would

Jun 11 •

May 2025

Is It Brunch or Is It Breakfast?

Eggs are not the only thing I want over easy

May 28 •

April 2025

New Show, New Material, and Smiling Until My Face Hurt

Apr 23 •

I Turned in My Book Manuscript!

Wonderful friends, ice cream, and writerly celebrations

Apr 9 •

March 2025

Surprise! The Moth MainStage NY

Storytelling, New York Clothes, and Shopping Spree Wishes

Mar 26 •

St. Patrick’s Day, a Married Fight and an Unforgettable Hot Dog

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Mar 17 •

February 2025

My Funny Non-Valentine

A Bad Dating Story

Feb 12 •

Being Creative During Trying Times

The time to be creative is now

Feb 3 •

January 2025

New Year, Same Me, and That’s a Good Thing

Things to look forward to

Jan 8 •

December 2024

Tidings of Comfort and Joy

Some of my 2024 Faves

Dec 23, 2024 •

Am I Becoming a Dog Person?

Celebrating Gotcha Day

Dec 16, 2024 •

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