Memoirs of a Black Girl

Welcome to the world of Lela Jefferson Fagan—where words have power, stories spark change, and no topic is off-limits.
If you’re looking for cookie-cutter content, you’re in the wrong place. But if you’re up for real talk, deep dives, and the occasional side-eye at societal norms, pull up a chair and stay awhile.

Lela is the creative force behind Memoirs of a Black Girl and the author of Poetry of a Black Girl: The Darkness and the Light, a poetic love letter to her younger self and the first 25 years of her journey. She’s also the author of two heartfelt children’s books:
🌊 Lale and the Enchanted River, a lyrical, Afrofuturist folktale about identity, courage, and divine purpose.
🎶 Lil Chocolate Brown and the Beat of Her Day, the first in The Adventures of Lil Chocolate Brown from H-Town series—a joyful celebration of rhythm, love, and neurodiverse brilliance inspired by her daughter.

She writes with heart, humor, and a touch of rebellion—tackling life, identity, motherhood, faith, and the messy beauty in between. Her blog isn’t just a collection of musings—it’s a sacred space for self-discovery, empowerment, healing, and the occasional holy side-eye.

Born and raised in Brooklyn (yes, the food is better there), Lela now calls Houston home. She juggles life with her husband, Oji (a football coach and athletics administrator), and their three incredible children with invisible special needs. When she’s not writing, she’s vibing to musicals, buried in a good book, or reminding the world that Black girls contain multitudes.

Follow her @LelaJFagan on X. But fair warning—she keeps it honest.