53 OF the Best Black Bloggers to Follow in 2022

Blogs are inspirational treasures and black bloggers are taking this digital space by storm. Whether you’re short on resources, or want to be up to date with the latest trends, black bloggers will help you to satisfy your needs. That’s why I put at your disposal a list of our favorite black bloggers not to miss in 2022.

Best BLACK TRAVEL bloggers

1. Oneika the Traveller, Oneika Raymond

What better way to start this list than by mentioning a trailblazer and an icon for black bloggers. Through her travel blog, Oneika speaks her mind about different topics including lack of diversity in the industry. Oneika identifies herself as an experience seeker. No wonder that she has traveled to multiple countries and was nominated for an Emmy as a journalist.

2. Girl Gone Travel, Carol Cain

From a shy girl who was contemplating her environment to one of the best black bloggers in the industry. Caron Cain through her blog fights for more inclusiveness for the black community. She also uses her platform to highlight her travel stories, inspirations and life growth.

3. Minority Nomad, Erick Prince

More than 90 countries visited and thousands of mesmerizing pictures highlighting humanity at its finest. That is what Erick has achieved so far as a black travel blogger. However, he doesn’t intend to stop there. Erick intends to set a new milestone for the black community by becoming the first African-American to travel to every country.

4. O.Christine Blog, Olivia

From a Bronx-born Afro Latina with lupus and a former overworked career to one of the best black bloggers. Olivia through her blog shares travel and wellness tips. She aims to remind people that it is possible to create the dream life they want no matter their circumstances.

5. Mister Levius, Travis Levius

Public speaker, travel coach, video host, travel journalist and a black travel blogger.

Not only Travis has numerous occupations. But he also solidified his legacy by working with CNN, Forbes, National Geographic, Telegraph and so many notorious brands.

6. Will Drink for Travel, Ashlee Tuck

Ashlee aims to show her audience via her blog that traveling the world through food and drink is a way to immerse themselves into cultures other than their own.

7. Next Bite of Life, KemKem.

KemKem is one of the black bloggers sharing their travel stories with the world. By documenting her journey, KemKem hopes to open the eyes of the public about the lack of diversity in the travel industry.

8. The Vagabond Experience, Nate Chambers

From the big city lights to the unknown, Nate, founder of The Vagabond Experience is chasing adventures and journeys.

9. Outdoorsy Diva, Lauren R. Gay

Lauren is a travel writer and social media influencer who is passionate about outdoor activities and whose mission is to inspire other black women to step out of their comfort zones into adventurous outdoor activities.

10. Green Book Global, Lawrence Phillips

What better way to end this category than by mentioning the founder of the first black travel review website. The NYC resident uses his blog to help black travelers confidently explore the world by creating a platform that not only allows black travelers to share their experiences with other black travelers, but also allows travelers to plan their trips directly through the site.

Best finance black bloggers

11. Budgetnista, Tiffany Aliche

With a goal to make everyday women #livericher, she has definitely accomplished this. As she has helped over 1 million women transform the way the look at and manage their money since 2008. She calls her tribe of women “Dream Catchers” and collectively, they have paid off over $200 million dollars in debt. Tiffany is also a New York Times best selling author and is the first black women (solo) to be featured on the cover of Money Magazine.

12. My Debt Epiphany, Choncé Maddox Rhea

Created in 2014, Choncé’ s blog highlights her journey from an indebted single mother to a certified financial educator. The black finance expert helps Millennials and Generation Z to regain control over their lives and money.

13. Building Bread, Kevin L. Matthews II

Kevin is not only one of the best finance black bloggers but also a bestselling author, one of Investopedia’s Top 100 financial advisors and owner of Building Bread. Kevin helps Millennials reach their financial goals and plan for their retirement. Additionally, Kevin is a public speaker and has been featured in numerous platforms including The New York Times, Black Enterprise, Forbes etc.

14. Sophisticated Spender, Crystal Hammond

After serving 11 years as a full-time engineer for the U.S government, Crystal decided to create a side hustle income. A few months later, she transformed her side hustle into a business. Since 2011, Crystal shares her finance tips on Sophisticated Spender blog.

15. His and Her Money, Talaat & Tai McNeely

Undoubtedly, one of the most interesting stories in this list. Talaat and Tai are a couple helping other couples communicate about their finances and gain ownership over their lives.

Best fashion black bloggers

16. Style Pantry, Folake Kuye Huntoon

We open this section with Folake, a Nigerian mother of 3 who shares tips and secrets about fashion on her blog StylePantry. Folake also transformed her blog into a fashion brand, FKSP, whose mission is to provide collections which allow women to design their wardrobe with stylish and unique pieces.

17. Jadore Fashion, Stella

Another proud Nigerian fashion blogger on the list is Stella. In 2008, she started her blog as a way to share her passion with the world. Today, it has become a daily obsession for her and a great informational tool for people looking for fashion inspirations.

18. The Daileigh, Ashleigh

On the Daileigh blog, Ashleigh teaches women how to create their dream fashion style. She also shares tips about how they can create their own lifestyle.

19. Talking with Tami, Tami Reed

Tami is a fashion icon. The Midwest native owned a successful beauty company before entering the media world. She worked with major brands including Disney and Kmart. On her blog, you’ll find countless beauty, fashion and lifestyle tips.

20. Good Tomi Cha, Tomi Obebe

Another must-see fashion black blogger is Tomi. She is a full-time content creator and a fashionista. Since 2015, she explores the beauty and fashion world and shares her passion with her followers. Additionally, Tomi successfully combined her love for business and for her personal style.

21. Jamila Kyari, Jamila Kyari.com

The owner of this blog prides itself for being able to connect you to African origins and show you what the black continent has to offer. Jamila is an African fashion black blogger that inspires women to live a colorful, vibrant and bold life. Her blog content includes style posts, product reviews and lifestyle tips.

22. And I Get Dressed, Kellie Brown

This section cannot be complete without mentioning Kellie. Not only she is one of the most respected black bloggers but she’s also the mastermind behind the famous hashtag #FatAtFashionWeek. Her blog content is delightful, insightful and fun to read.

23. The Style Sample, Tamia Stinson

We finish our list of best fashion black bloggers with Tamia. Since 2008, Tamia has been blogging about her personal style, fashion tips and inspirational black young professionals.

Best BLACK FOOD bloggers

24. Sweet Potato Soul, Jenne Claiborne

If you’re looking for tasty and easy-to-make vegan recipes, visit this blog. Jenne has had a passion for sweet potatoes since she was a kid. As a cook, she still uses them frequently for her vegan recipes. The LA resident also shares numerous healthy eating tips and cooking videos on her blog.

25. Afroculinaria, Michael Twitty

This blog is an amazing resourceful channel about sharp cultural commentary, food history and culture. Michael has spent years studying African ancestral foodways and their influences. Through his blog, he tries to shed light on the African cuisine diversity and preserve it.

26. From Lagos, Tunde Wey

Food to talk about important things! That’s what Tunde thought when creating his food blog. Today, it has become a project to interrogate colonialism, capitalism and racism. Over the years, the founder of From Lagos has become a prominent black blogger and has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, VOGUE, Black Enterprise and so many others.

27. The Hungry Hutch, Aaron Hutcherson

Aaron is a great example of the increasing importance of being a black blogger. He gave up on a Wall Street career to become the founder of The Hungry Hutch. In his blog, Aaron documents his culinary journey and shares his exciting recipes.

28. Chocolate For Basil, Jerelle Guy

Photographer, writer, cook and James Beard award nominated. Jerelle is the definition of do it all! Even with all her occupations, the founder of Chocolate For Basil still finds time to share cooking tips and recipes with her readers.

29. Foodie In New York, Vallery Lomas

Seems like my favorite black bloggers like career transitions and Vallery is no exception. The ex-lawyer gave up on her career to focus on her cooking blog. Later, she went on to win the Great American Baking Show and write her own cooking book.

30. Sistah Vegan, Dr. A. Breeze Harper

Apart from career transitions, I also included food experts in our list. With a PhD in Critical Food Geographies, Dr. Breeze’s blog offers its readers critical writings on the interstice of Blackness, veganism, and feminism. The owner of Sistah Vegan uses food to explore these topics.

31. Tanorria’s Table, Tanorria Askew.

There is no need to introduce Askew, the 2016 MasterChef contestant who gained worldwide fame after Chef Ramsey described her shrimp and grits dish as the best one he has ever had. Nowadays, Tanorria uses her blog to share delicious cooking recipes with her fans. She is also the co-host of a podcast examining systemic racism, and the tools needed for an antiracist future.

32. Mrs. Island Breeze, Leanna Pierre

Best BLACK entrepreneurship bloggers

33. Succeed As Your Own Boss, Melinda Emerson

Melinda’s resume is long, impressive and inspiring! Not only is she one of the best entrepreneurship bloggers on my list but she is also a recognized social media expert, a Forbes woman to watch, a small business influencer, a media spokesperson and an international content marketing strategist. Melinda on her blog shares her 20+ years of experience with her readers.

34. Side Hustle Pro, Nicaila Matthews Okome

The Jamaican born, Bronx bred marketer shares on her blog actionable strategies to start small and become big! Thanks to her blog, numerous black female entrepreneurs have benefited from Nicaila’s experience on how to transform their side hustle into a profitable business.

35. Sistahpreneurs, Makisha Boothe

This blog is the Business Haven for Black Female Entrepreneurs. Through this platform, Makisha provides her niche with a supportive sisterhood and roadmap to profitability. The black entrepreneur helps her readers to scale their businesses and break through male-dominated industries.

36. For Colored Girls Who Tech, Vera Baker

This is more than a blog, it is a space for underrepresented women. Vera, a tech expert based in Paris decided one day to create a tech weekly newsletter for women of color. Each week, she shares insights about entrepreneurship and venture capital in the tech ecosystem.

37. Deborah A. Bailey, DBaileyCoach

Coach Deb is my final pick in this category. She is a writer, creator and host of Women Entrepreneurs Radio. On her blog, you’ll find plenty of entrepreneurship resources to empower female entrepreneurs.

Best health black bloggers

38. Vibrate higher daily, Lalah Deliah

I start this section with Lalah, a best-selling author and a gem in the wellness world. The black blogger is also a spiritual writer and wellness educator. Through her blog, Lalah aims to reach spiritual seekers looking to live with higher vibrations, confidence and intuition.

39. Hey Fran Hey, Francheska Medina

This category will almost mean nothing without Hey Fran Hey. Francheska is one of the OG wellness influencers and one of my favorite black bloggers. The founder of Hey Fran Hey does everything with ease and it’s inspiring to see a black woman living with ease and inspiring others to do the same.

40. Maryam Hasnaa, Maryam Hasnaa

Next up, I introduce you to a wonderful black blogger who was raised by spiritual teachers and went on to become an energy worker and flower practitioner. Thanks to her blog, Maryam teaches her readers how to embody their gifts and live their souls’ purposes.

41. Alex Elle, Alex Elle

This blog is so original that you will come back to it every time you have the chance. Alex uses her long experience as an authorized podcaster and full-time poet to help and encourage other women to use writing as a healing tool.

42. Dora Kamau, Dora Kamau

My fifth pick in this category created her blog with the purpose of building a safe space for women to heal. Thanks to her meditation and psychiatric education and expertise, Dora helps women overcome mental health conditions and traumas.

43. Food Heaven Made Easy, Wendy & Jess

The founders of this blog use their diet and diabetes education to build a digital world where people can inform themselves about delicious and nutritious food. Not only do the two BFFs share health tips but they also inform their readers about intuitive eating and body respect.

44. Black Girl In Om, Lauren Ash

Created in 2014, this blog aims to prevent black women from getting diseases by inciting them to invite healing possibilities into their psyche. Additionally, Lauren, tries to use her blog to redefine how the general public perceives well-being.

45. AskDrJess, Jessica Clemons

I finish this category with Dr. Clemons, a board-certified psychiatrist and a public figure known for normalizing conversations about mental health in the Black community. On her blog, you’ll find mental health tips and psychiatry conversations.

Best BLACK LIFESTYLE bloggers

46. Her Modern Life, Sydnei

I kick this last category with a modern lifestyle blog for Millennials. On this platform, you’ll find amazing lifestyle hacks. Moreover, the inspiration behind Her Modern Life comes from Sydnei’s highschool experience. The blogger challenged herself to create a place where she and everyone can be comfortable being themselves!

47. Scout The City, Sai De Silva

If you’re looking for a family lifestyle blog, well, look no further. Sai’s blog is unique, insightful and complete. On Scout The City, you’ll find plenty of posts about fashion, family and beauty.

48. Blushing Black, Latisha Guster

Since 2011, this blog has been a blessing for black women looking for lifestyle content. Over the course of the past 11 years, Latisha has successfully created a safe space where black women could be themselves.

49. Ty Alexander, Ty Alexander

This lifestyle blog is about what your life can turn out to be if you are willing to take risks. Ty, a lifestyle black blogger and bestselling author, teaches women how to choose gratitude over grievance.

50. Faith Health and Home, Makeba Giles

Next on this list, I introduce you to a blog created with the desire to empower people and their families with the tools and resources to live the best life possible. Makeba’s lifestyle blog focuses on creating a positive lifestyle. It also features posts about family, health and so much more.

51. Spiced Beauty, Jennifer

Time to spice up this list a little bit! On this blog, this Toronto based blogger shares her beauty, fashion and lifestyle posts. Jennifer’s passion for blogging was driven by the will to empower black women living in Canada to have better access to makeup and lifestyle tips.

52. Simply CYN, Cynthia Andrew

Cynthia or CYN is not only a lifestyle black blogger but also an attorney. The NYC resident posts about her travels, lifestyle experiences and experience as a working mother to twin boys.

53. My Curves and Curls, Assa

I end the list of 51 best black bloggers with Assa. In her blog, the founder of My Curves and Curled shares her personal style, beauty and shopping deals. Additionally, Assa inspires and educates women about body positivity.