Uppity Negress was born from a simple, radical belief: healing is political.
I'm Kiki Bryant, writer, educator, and founder of Uppity Negress. Based in Chicago, Illinois, I created this space for Black women, progressive Black folks, and anyone committed to breaking cycles. This brand exists because I needed it to exist, and because I know you do too.
Uppity Negress is a social-emotional learning and social justice resource hub built for Black communities and marginalized groups who are doing the deep, necessary work of healing and liberation. Every journal, e-book, and educational resource I create is designed with intention: to help you process, grow, and move through the world more fully as yourself.
I don't believe in healing that ignores systems. I don't believe in self-help that sidesteps social justice. Here, the personal and the political are always connected.
My flagship Decentering Whiteness series has reached thousands of with 236+ reviews from people doing the work alongside me. These aren't just books. They're tools for transformation.
From journals designed for reflection and self-discovery to e-books that challenge dominant narratives, everything in this shop is created to support your journey.. and meet you wherever you are.
Uppity Negress is more than a shop. It's a community of over 11,000 subscribers on Substack, a growing presence on social media, and a network of readers, thinkers, and cycle breakers who show up for each other.
We're building something together — a world where Black healing is centered, resourced, and celebrated.
Whether you're just starting your journey or you've been doing this work for years, there's something here for you.
Built on the belief that healing is political. Unapologetically.
