Commentary

General commentary from Ebony Purks on whatever has her attention — pop culture moments, internet discourse, and the small absurdities of modern life. This is the most freewheeling section of Black Girl’s Digest: less structured than the analyses, more personal than the reviews. Expect strong opinions delivered with wit, from rants about fandom drama to reflections on happiness, attraction, and the strange philosophies we live by. These essays capture what makes Ebony’s voice distinct — curious, principled, and unwilling to let a bad take go unchallenged. Browse the commentary archive for the pieces that started conversations.