Afiya Augustine

Afiya Augustine is an eternal student and dreamer from Brooklyn, NY. On the occasion she’s not trolling for her blerdy pleasure, she’s a freelance writer and editor. She’s also a crafter and jewelry designer for her online shop, Pretty Poet Ink. In Afiya’s spare time, she enjoys listening to music, live-tweeting TV shows, and writing on her blog, Alja the Writer, Follow her on Twitter at @LaJoliePoeta and get to know her.

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Mental Health, The Safe Place
Minority Mental Health App: “The Safe Place” — BGN Spotlight

Learn more about ‘The Safe Place’, the new app created by Jasmin Pierre to service those who need help in the Black and underserved communities. Read more about it here, on Black Girl Nerds!

3 Blind Mice
‘3 Blind Mice’: A Millennial Spin on Nostalgic ’90s TV Needs Your Support!

Looking for a nostalgic ’90s show with a bit of a millennial twist? Take a look at the upcoming project, 3 Blind Mice, from Imani Nia Robinson and Ayana Parker Morrison currently being pitched to Netflix and HBO!

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Avaloy Studios Launches ‘Yasuke: Birth of a Samurai’ Crowdfunding Campaign

Learn more about the 1500s African samuria, Yasuke, with this new comic book, ‘Yasuke: Birth of a Samurai’ from Avaloy studios here on Black Girl Nerds!

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Former NFL Star Isaac Keys Talks His Transition to Epix’s ‘Get Shorty’

Learn more about former NFL player Isaac Keys as he dishes on his new role in the comedic drama series, ‘Get Shorty’ on Epix.

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‘Insecure’ Season 2 Finale, Episode 8: “Hella Perspective” — RECAP

It’s finally come to an end! Catch up with Issa and the gang with our Insecure Season 2 Finale, Episode 8: “Hella Perspective” recap here on BGN!

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Insecure Season 2, Episode 7: “Hella Disrespectful” — RECAP

Catch up on the latest on Insecure Season 2, Episode 7: “Hella Disrespectful” here on Black Girl Nerds!

Insecure Season 2, Episode 5: “Hella Shook” — RECAP

Missed ‘Insecure’ Season 2, Episode 5: “Hella Shook”? Or do you need a refresher on what happened? Either way, we’ve got the recap here on Black Girl Nerds!

Insecure Season 2, Episode 3: “Hella Open” — RECAP

Are Tasha and Lawrence finally going to be a real thing? Is Issa really down to smash new dudes, and what’s going to happen with Molly and work? Here’s everything that went down on Insecure Season 2, Episode 3, “Hella Open”

Insecure Season 2, Episode 2: “Hella Questions” — RECAP

What the hell is going on with Issa and Lawrence? Will Molly finally have a…

Insecure Season 2 Premiere, Episode 1: “Hella Great” — RECAP

Missed “Insecure” Season 2 premiere — or just wanna relive it? Read the latest recap here, on Black Girl Nerds!