I’ve lived in Boston for about 11 years now and one of the aspects about this city that I did not initially like was the lack of diverse representation in the blogging space. You know, where were those folks of color that were the tastemakers in this city?
There was a Narcity article that was published last year, which highlighted top Boston bloggers … but barely included any women of color. Due to folks making a fuss online, the article was updated and even still did not feature any up and coming bloggers of color. So I figured … why wait for them when I can highlight some of my favorite up and coming bloggers in Boston?!
So here we go y’all, starting with the female Boston bloggers of color.
@TwentySomethingPlus … this girl is an all rounder: lifestyle, fashion and travel. Her content and stories and perfectly curated on brand. With top brand collaborations with Cuyana, Gorjana, Rent The Runway and Caudalie … y’all get it, she is doing the damn thing. Her stories give a glimpse of her cosy home and thee cutest pup! Are y’all following?
@Warlenerene is a single mama of four that is killing the fashion game! A bridal seamstress, fashion blogger and strikes thee best poses y’all … if you need the inspo on how to pose – she is your girl! Need some fabric Inso? Her stories are chock-full of her daily goings on and how she balances motherhood and her passions. She pretty much does it all!
@TheAyamba is a blogger based in Boston and Nashua … a model, student and poet this gorgeous African queen is flawless with the fashion and the aesthetics … huh check her out (and the poetry) – you will not be disappointed!
@SweetProphecy__ aka Bernice is a fashion blogger who is doing the damn thing! She has collaborations with top brands like Primark and she is only just getting started. She shares tons of unboxing and inspirational videos in her stories. She’s a breath of fresh air y’all.
We are coming for you Boston! Look out for these and more Boston influencers of color in 2020. Any other influencers that I need to add to my list? Drop in the comments below …I cannot wait to connect!
From left to right: @SweetProphecy__, @Africancocktail, @Warlenerene, @TheAyamba and @Twentysomethingplus
I’m Binja, an African based healthcare IT consultant by day and an #Africancocktail at all times! Who is an #Africancocktail? Allow me to explain: I’m half Congolese (DRC) and half Kenyan (hella African) – that along with the fact that I’ve grown up in five countries on three continents has contributed to my being an amalgamation of cultures (or in my case a cocktail). Yes, I’m one of those ‘third culture kids’ who sounds British but speaks Swahili and French with an American accent. So yes folks – I’m an #Africancocktail!