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Black Her Stories

Michaela Ayers

A digital space that celebrates the creative power of Black women throughout history and in modern times.

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The Art of Accepting Of Yourself

My final moments in Chicago were spent at the beach. Lake Michigan.

Dear Friend,

I am writing to you from my dining room table. It’s morning. The sun is smiling, shining on my face. Ready for this new day.

Happy summer — said while holdi...

19 days ago
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For The Caregiver's Caregiver

Dear Friend,

It is so important to have people in your life who you can be honest with.

A friend, a family member, a partner, a therapist.

Relationships where you can rest, and release the narratives the perfectionist mind reads aloud, a...

3 months ago
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We All Need Help

Michaela (yours truly) leads workshop participants in a conversation about the external messages about poverty and homelessness — and the narratives they're ready to release.

Dear Friend,

I arrived at the Peterboro Arms Apartments prepar...

3 months ago
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Poverty, Homelessness, Black Motherhood: Peeling Back the Layers

Black Mama II, Michaela Ayers, Paper Collage, 2026

Dear Friend,

Thinking of you and holding you gently in my mind.

I hope you’ve been taking good, sweet care.

Spring certainly has sprung, and I couldn’t be more glad.

Last winter wa...

3 months ago
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Remembering Augusta Savage

Dear Friend,

Before it’s gone, happy Black History Month in this fiery year of 2,026.

You’ve been in my thoughts.

I hope you’re balancing the good-good joys with any potential grief stirred up by this turbulent time.

I’m holding both, f...

6 months ago
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  • Michaela Ayers

    Creator & Host of Black Her Stories. Interdisciplinary Artist. Art Historian. Creative Facilitator. Youngest Child. Black Feminist. Native Nebraskan. PNW Lover. Tree Hugger. Sweet Potato Pie Enthusiast. Detroiter.

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