About Me (but not really)

           In today’s political and social climate, many things are changing and being brought to the front. New voices are being heard and new ideas are beginning to take hold. This blog was created for my COM210 class, at Washington State University in Pullman, WA, where I am a student. Mostly though, the blog is about showcasing talented artists and sharing their stories through my lens. My perspective is that of a white college student whose experiences learning and empathizing with the music and art of black and minority women have helped shape my path towards activism, education, and an overall a deeper responsibility to inform and give space for them to speak their piece. My perspective will be shown through how I choose artists and how I discuss them, but the purpose of this blog first and foremost is to highlight the dedication, sacrifice, and artistry of black women working and creating spaces for themselves in the very male-dominated music industry.

           While the discussion and sharing of a black woman’s perspective will always be political because of the world we live in, this blog is a safe space for anyone of any political alignment. My goal is to bring to light the talent and ideas of amazing women for the sake of appreciation for how their music has affected me, and the power of sharing unheard voices. I want Black Girl Magic to simply be a positive source of information and content at a time when the narrative is so often negative. For the purpose of identification, my name is Colin Finch, but this about me will be vague because I want to yield the space of my blog to the stories of these women. Please feel free to share and spread the word if an artist resonates with you.

Music breeds empathy, and empathy breeds compassion.

          I am of course not perfect, but I will work hard to present this art meaningfully and informatively. If you have any questions, comments, or ideas about the blog you can email me at Blackgirlmagicblog@gmail.com. Keep comments relevant and respectful as they are unhelpful to the mission of this blog and will as such be ignored.