Back in 2021, I was interviewed by Yahoo life in an article titled ‘Black Women On What Halloween Means To Them: Dressing up and parading around was always a joy.” In the interview, I shared my Black girl love for Halloween. It wasn’t published in the but, somewhere during the conversation, I began to weep. The woman who interviewed me kept referring to me as a Black woman. Here I was, achieving shit as not just Michelle Halloween but, as a Black woman.
While it’s not new for me to be recognized as a Black woman, I am light-skinned. Being biracial comes with the challenge of not being black enough and being black enough.
I am so Black that I am approached because of my “exotic” beauty.
I am black enough to be a shock in rural parts and suburban PTA’s.
I am black enough to be a token friend until I defend Black Lives and the collapse of capitalism.
Being Black is joyous and unnecessarily terrifying.
I am Black enough to have been loud but unheard. Black enough to be full of light but, often unseen.
I am goth because I am Black.
Black enough to feel the pain of the past and those whose voices where stolen.
Black History is ongoing. It is my everyday. Black History Month is dedicated to celebrating Black achievements. So…
These are mine and those who have elevated my life. May we inspire you to to extend your knowledge about Black history and culture beyond February.
Michelle Halloween is a writer, blogger, podcast host, and so much more. A Southern California native, in 2021, Michelle Halloween fulfilled her lifelong dream of moving to the Pacific Northwest. There, she is drawn to the whispers and echos of the forests, rivers; all of nature while pondering spaces between the stars.
A now avid freelance writer, poet, and model, Michelle Halloween offers her insight, experiences, and perspectives on the world and beyond.
Michelle Halloween has achieved a successful podcast that is slated to return sometime in 2023. In recent years Michelle has connected with artists, musicians, small business owners, filmmakers, authors, producers, and celebrities that have all inspired her love for independent visual arts, music and more.
Her platform has been used to express all things Michelle Halloween and to uplift voices of the unheard. Michelle Halloween has molted from a blissfully ignorant housewife with no self-confidence to a baddie who uses sex magic to manifest, create, inspire, and heal.
An advocate for mental wellness and activist for the weird, Michelle Halloween continues to share her darkness and light as she traverses her existence.
Black Musicians
Jonathan Horstmann – Front person of the band Urban Heat. This dude continues to thrive in all his greatness and darkness. Electric on stage and just as much so in person. Grateful for my time with Jonathan because he’s about to become super famous.King!Shar Clay is a death metal guitarist. Adorable yet powerful. Keep an eye and ear on this rising starPunk Black is one of the best sources that highlights and celebrate all kinds of alt POC.Crispin is the frontperson for the band The Veer Union. His voice delivers a punch to the feels, in all the right ways. No matter how heavy they are. This dude is also embarking on a solo acoustic journey. Turn The Veer Union up LOUD!Cinnamon Babe is a multitalented baddie whose music, style, and existence have caused all kinds of necessary trouble. Front woman Stormi Maya is a force against every gatekeeper in nu metal, fucking men, and every hater that dares crosses her path. Bow the fuck down to this Queen!
Black Witches
Pamela Coleman Smith was the illustrator behind the Rider-Waite tarot deck. Biracial, beautiful, Black, Pamela was also a writer, illustrator and occultist. I feel such a connection to Pamela and plan to write more about her in the future.Serena aka The Hoodrat Hippie is a spiritual bad ass, ritual worker, divination specialist and host of the wonderful Witches, Weed, Wine and Whatnots Retreat. Meeting Serena and sharing her gifts with the world has been one of the best highlights of living in the PNW.Tamla Michelle Holistic was the first witch of color I met in the PNW. Her magical tools are standard tradition in my household. Tamla is a wonderful writer, healer and very connected to Spirit.
Black Influencers
Black Forager Alexis Nelson wants everyone outside. Alexis is showing humanity how nature provides. Even if you’re not into foraging, Alexis proves that food from nature is for everyone and it’s fun! Well, she makes it fun. Photo by Tim Johnson-Columbus Monthy ArticleGirl Thats Scary. Kat and Jazz are by far my favorite horror podcast hosts. Both deliver thorough horror movie reviews and aren’t shy or reserved when highlighting problematic scenarios in said horror films.The Heavy Haystack aka Donte is a drummer for Stormtokeroffical. This metal head is also a metal critic and host of his own show.Ashleeta Beauchamp is a legend! Model, Burlesque and creator of Peek – A – Boo Magazine.Beyond Human 1890 is a teddy bear army vet with a passion for wellness, and healing. Black Nerd features anime, movie, and gaming insights.Misfit Nightmare aka Denzel a good friend of mine is a model, guitar player, businessman and general bad ass with fantastic taste in musicAzja and St(Ace)y are my favorite metalheads. I don’t listen to Motörhead anymore without thinking of these two. The Sinister Sisters brand is perfect, handmade sold online and at some of LA’s heaviest shows!
Black Artists, Writers & More
Between The Reads Podcast. Audra is the VOICE for Black Indie authors. Some of my favorite reads come from Audra’s reviews. My friend has made some major headway in highlighting black voices!ArstyGhoul aka Destiny Kelly is a is a fabulous artist with an emphasis on horror. Destiny’s work can also be found in ‘Hear Us Scream’ horror anthologyab_surd9 is an interpretive artist that specialized in social issues and Public Transit. His art takes you back and takes you forward.The Wandering Reader is another one of my favorite go-to’s when I need a quick dose of horror and thriller. I am indebted to Nina for reviewing Hollow Kingdom which is one of my favorite books to date.Your Favorite Villainn My favorite body and sex positive content creator.My Adventures In Horrorland aka Becky is a freelance writer, foodie, bookworm and Queen! Becky shares her adventures with beautiful taste and literally beautiful taste.Daya the Founder of Hoelistic is a hero of mine. She too loves sex and has created an especially sexy shop for us!Slyvester Barzey is an Army Vet with an imagination I can only only hope to come close to when I get all cozy with characters. With multiple series published, you can read till your horror hearts content.Bumdog Torres is what I call a true visionary. Bumdog’s story along with the images he captures offers an endearing perspective on humanity.
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