Arcynta Childs

Arcynta Childs is a writer and publisher from Washington, D.C. and a proud graduate of D.C. Public Schools, Spelman College, and New York University. She previously worked as a journalist for publications including The Village Voice and Smithsonian Magazine before founding Homegirl Media, a community-focused media outlet that centers the lives and stories of everyday Black women and girls. Taking to heart the notion that we can create the media that we want to see, Homegirl Media focuses on sharing sisterhood, showcasing Black women authentically, and celebrating women and girls along the entire spectrum of Black womanhood, from Black Girl Pain to Black Girl Magic.