Blog – Blaq Gurl Moves

From Italy to Puerto Rico

I'm typically an island 🌴 hopper, however I did something a little different this year. I traveled to Europe to go to ITALY 🇮🇹 ! I visited Rome and Florence while there. The art, the history, the architecture of this country was simply amazing. Rome and Florence Believe it or not, PUERTO RICO 🇵🇷 is [...]

Top Budget-Friendly Destinations for Wanderlust Queens

Traveling on a budget doesn’t mean settling for less—it means prioritizing experiences that feed your soul without draining your wallet. For Black women, finding destinations that blend affordability, cultural richness, and safety is key. Here’s where to go, what to do, and how to keep it all under $100/day. 1. Medellín, Colombia: The City of [...]

March 12, 2025 best travel destinations | black women travel Ann @ BGM

Best Places to Travel for Black Women

Safe, Soulful, and Culturally Rich Destinations Travel is more than a getaway—it’s a reclaiming of space, a celebration of heritage, and a pathway to healing. For Black women, finding destinations that honor our stories, prioritize our safety, and amplify our joy is essential. At Blaq Gurl Moves, we’ve curated a list of global gems where sisterhood [...]

August 4, 2020 relationships Mocha

How To Date During a Pandemic

The past few months have been difficult, to say the least. Many couples have grown tired of each other while many singles are going stir crazy. With the world slowly opening back up there are a few places where you can go to put the spark back into your relationship or to ignite something new. [...]

July 28, 2020 money | savings Mocha

Six Things You Should do After Saving $1000

There are tons of articles on websites with suggestions on what you should do once you save a few coins. Many of the ideas sound farfetched or unattainable. Read the following article from Squarebudgets and tell me if you agree with their ideas. https://squarebudgets.com/2019/09/if-you-have-more-than-1000-in-your-checking-account-make-these-4-moves/

July 13, 2020 Mocha

Blaq gurls continue to shine: Bozomz Saint John

Bozoma Saint John is no slouch in the entertainment world. She has served as chief brand officer at Uber, head of consumer marketing for Apple Music and iTunes and head of music and entertainment marketing group at Pepsi-Cola North America, just to name a few. She has now added NETFLIX to her list of accomplishments. [...]

June 23, 2020 global pandemic | racial injustice | self-care Mocha

Maintaining Your Mental Health

Amidst a global pandemic we find ourselves in the fight of our lives for racial injustice. While it can be invigorating it can also be extremely mentally draining. Especially when, despite the marching and the protesting, the police are still killing. There are a few steps you can take to maintain a sense of normalcy. [...]

Black Women Chefs & Caterers

For some people, food and cooking are simply a necessity for survival while for many others, the combination of flavours and ingredients is an art form; an expression of love and creativity. In honour of Women's History Month, we are highlighting black, female chefs, and caterers. Brooklyn born chef, Judy Anderson has been cooking professionally [...]

May 25, 2020 Kimani

Coronavirus Is Destroying My Business

A UK-based, anonymous sex worker shares the changes in business she's experiencing due to Coronavirus. https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/sex-worker-coronavirus

May 18, 2020 Nia

Entertainment post covid

I am not an avid tv person, but with covid and stay at home in place it’s good to know I will never run out of content. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/no-more-new-tv-shows-or-movies-heres-how-to-survive-115844932.html