Miss Black Americana is where the personal meets the political, one story at a time. Blending the authenticity of Insecure with the reflective charm of a modern-day Carrie Bradshaw, this space offers personal essays that explore life’s big questions through the lens of books, movies, music, and more. Each post connects culture to lived experiences, proving that the personal is always political—and the political, always personal. Welcome to a space where storytelling connects with self-discovery and reflection.

The Author: Olivia Ancrum was born at 2pm on a Sunday in August of 1998. She was raised in the low-country of Savannah, Georgia. Olivia attended Agnes Scott College where she received her BA in Public Health with a minor in Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies. She also received her Master’s in Public Health in Epidemiology on the Maternal Child Health track. Her master’s thesis explored “Difficulty Walking and Contraceptive Use among Reproductive Aged Women”. Olivia is a peer mentor for students with marginalized identities. Her favorite rapper is Missy Elliot. Her favorite place is home. And her favorite book is The Color Purple. Olivia believes in reproductive justice. She is a Hood Humanitarian. She is a romance book lover. She is an abolitionist. Olivia is a lover and a fighter.

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