A Black Girl’s Digest:

An Analysis of Any and Everything I Want to Say

About Me

Ebony Purks

Hello! And welcome to my blog. My name is Ebony Purks and I’m a student majoring in English with a concentration in professional writing. I thoroughly enjoy reading and writing, so I created Black Girl’s Digest as an outlet to express my thoughts about literature, film, and more in a way that doesn’t further annoy my friends and family. In all seriousness though, I want Black Girl’s Digest to be a safe space for creative expression not just for myself, but for my readers. Whether ten people, or ten thousand people, read my writing my intention is to simply spread knowledge (and encourage all of you to do the same).

As I previously mentioned, I love to read. I enjoy reading a wide variety of genres, but my favorite books are ones that teach me something new (as I’m a proud Ravenclaw with HufflePuff undertones). Some of my favorite reads are “Bad Feminists” by Roxanne Gay, “The Celestine Prophecy” by James Redfield, and “Letter to My Daughter” by Maya Angelou.

I also love yoga, YouTube, and listening to podcasts.

Furthermore, I’m on a steady journey of self discovery and I appreciate everyone who is willing to take that journey with me. I read somewhere that to be a writer is to be an activist. I want to use this platform to advocate for myself and all of you. Thank you so much for coming to my blog and taking the time to read the “About me” section, you’re a real one. So, thank you again for reading and hope you enjoy!

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Does my sassiness upset you?

Why are you beset with gloom?

’Cause I walk like I got oil wells

Pumping in my living room.

Just like moons and like suns,

With the certainty of tides,

Just like hopes springing high,

Still I’ll rise.

Maya Angelou

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Re-imagining weight gain amid a global pandemic:

2026-10-08

Re-imagining weight gain amid a global pandemic:

And additional tips to learning to love our bodies properly 2020 has no doubt been a challenging year full of change on all levels, whether that chang…

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Is The Internet Sensitive, or Are You Just An Asshole?:

2026-10-08

Is The Internet Sensitive, or Are You Just An Asshole?:

How Social Media Breeds A Culture of Cowardliness and Entitlement Social Media acts a a double edged sword. On one hand, you can network, start a care…

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Book Review:

2026-10-08

Book Review:

An Analysis and Review of Talia Hibbert’s “Get a Life, Chloe Brown: A Novel” First, let me start this post off by saying- best adult…

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How “The Legend of Korra” fails to villainize Zaheer:

2026-10-08

How “The Legend of Korra” fails to villainize Zaheer:

A case for Zaheer and the Order of the Red Lotus: ***Author’s Note: I know I’m nit picky and critically engaging with a kid’s show….

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Your Silence Speaks Volumes:

2026-10-08

Your Silence Speaks Volumes:

Some Quick Commentary It is unfortunate circumstances that have compelled me to sit down and write this post today. However, with everything going on…

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Where Lana Del Rey Went Wrong:

2026-10-08

Where Lana Del Rey Went Wrong:

A Deep Dive into Lana Del Rey’s Dumb*ss Instagram Post In the wake of her 7th studio album, Lana Del Rey is making headlines after she posted to…

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“We are Infinite”:

2026-10-08

“We are Infinite”:

An Analysis of “Perks of Being a Wallflower” and Deconstructing the Effects of Closeted Trauma “Perks of Being a Wallflower” r…

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Want to Strengthen Your Allyship? Try Feminism:

2026-10-08

Want to Strengthen Your Allyship? Try Feminism:

What Intersectional Feminism Taught Me About Being an Effective Ally ***Author’s Note: This post is dedicated to Breonna Taylor whose birthday w…

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Featured Guides & Deep Dives

Avatar: Seven Havens — Complete Premiere & Streaming Guide

After twelve years, the Avatar is back — and the world she inherits is barely standing. Avatar: Seven Havens premiered October 9, 2026, on Paramount+, with the first three episodes of Book One: Survival.

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Avatar: Seven Havens Character Breakdown: Pavi, Twin Nisha & Korra

Six episodes into Avatar: Seven Havens, the cast is finally coming into focus — and it is bigger, stranger, and more politically tangled.

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Essential Black Literature: From Toni Morrison to Children of Blood and Bone

Where should I start with Toni Morrison’s books? It’s one of the most-asked questions in literature — and this guide offers three doorways in, all eleven novels in publication order.

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Culture, Media & Representation: Unpacking Tropes & Casting

When Amandla Stenberg was cast as Princess Amari in the Children of Blood and Bone movie, a familiar argument erupted: the novel describes Amari with “dark copper skin.”

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Latest from the Digest

2026-10-28

Black Fantasy Books With Black Female Protagonists

Twelve fantasy books by Black authors starring unforgettable Black heroines, from Zélie's rebellion to Essun's broken world — with a pick for every kind of...

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2026-10-28

What Is Afrofuturism? A Simple Explanation

A plain-language guide to Afrofuturism — what it means, where the term came from, and where to start reading.

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2026-10-28

Best Kennedy Ryan Books: Where to Start

Kennedy Ryan writes grown-up Black romance about women with full lives. Here are the ten books to start with, in reading order, from Skyland to...

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2026-10-27

Books by Black Women 2026: 13 New Releases to Read

Thirteen verified 2026 releases by Black women — including two that land today, October 27.

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2026-10-27

Dark Fantasy Books by Black Authors: 12 Gripping Reads

Twelve dark fantasy books by Black authors — broken worlds, haunted history, and magic with a body count.

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2026-10-27

Famous Black Authors: 15 Writers Who Changed Literature

Fifteen authors, two centuries, one canon — start here with the five-book path.

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2026-10-26

Black YA Fantasy Books 2026: 10 Reads for Teens (and Adults)

Ten YA fantasies by Black authors, from Legendborn to Raybearer, for teens and the adults who love their books.

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2026-10-26

Best Black Fantasy Authors 2026: 10 Writers Redefining the Genre

Ten Black fantasy authors — from Hugo winner N.K. Jemisin to Tomi Adeyemi — and the one book to start with for each.

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