How Black Girls Are

Smart, funny, resilient (and really good writers)

Author: Tierra

A malcontent with a heart of gold, Tierra is a first-year medical student, former high school teacher and history PhD candidate, plus mom to four of Bebe's baddest kids. She curses a lot. Tierra is a DC native but lives in southwest Michigan and will happily exchange writing (hers) for cash (yours).

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Home + Family, Real Life

Meet Tierra, HBGA’s creator and Home + Family editor

December 8, 2020January 28, 2021 by Tierra

Hi. My name’s Tierra Jolly. How Black Girls Are was my idea, and I write most of our Home + Family posts.

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Home + Family, Parenting, Real Life

Protecting my children’s privacy online

December 7, 2020March 9, 2021 by Tierra

Tierra explains why she doesn’t use her children’s names on the blog. Hint: it’s because she believes kids should make their own decisions about their online presence.

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