The Black Girl Magic Files: Recent Episodes
Yodassa Williams
An award winning storyteller and creative writer. Author of The Goddess Twins, SparkPress May 2020 - available for pre-order today!
12 minute story performed at Burning Man 2019, Center Camp Discussing the emotional evolution of feeling confident in my physical beauty, how a black femme discovered that her true beauty is always present
Reading of a flash story from my first year at Burning Man where I revealed my heart and fell in love with myself
How I unexpectedly fell in love with a dog while surviving life with a horrible roommate during college. 1st Place winning performance from 5/18/17 at StorySlam Oakland.
The Baby-Sitters Club Saved My Life - storytelling performance of my childhood love of the BSC book series and evolving into my true self. The Shout, 12/12/2016
My Mother, Oprah Winfrey - storytelling performance of childhood obsession with Oprah Winfrey. That Really Happened, 3/2/2017
Jumping into the Deep - storytelling performance of overcoming a childhood trauma. StorySlam Oakland, 10/20/16
Becoming a Badass - storytelling performance of my transformation from fearful to brave. That Really Happened, 6/2/2016
Blind Dating while Black - Storytelling performance of blindfolded speed dating vs online dating. StorySlam Oakland, 8/18/2016