Ashley Blackwell

Ashley Blackwell is a multifaceted journalist, independent author, book publisher, and graphic designer from Alabama. With nearly ten years of experience in Entertainment/Lifestyle writing, the Southern belle has an extensive résumé that flaunts 60+ celebrity interviews (Tank, Ledisi, Lynn Whitfield, Chrisette Michele). Her bylines can be seen in many of today's top publications, such as Baller Alert, Kontrol Girl—a sister brand to Kontrol Magazine, The Jasmine Brand, Parlé Magazine, The Curvy Fashionista, and LoveBScott, among others. When she's not penning her next article, creating for a client, or putting together a new storyline, Ashley enjoys music, reading, all things beauty, trying new foods, traveling, and spending time with her family.

MORE FROM ASHLEY BLACKWELL

TRAVEL

Why We LOVE the Concept of the Italy Beer Train: Here’s How to Get on Board

HEALTH/WELLNESS

#ThinkPink: 5 Breast Cancer Myths That Need to Be Debunked Immediately

LGBTQIA+ VOICES

What Is a Lesbian Bottom? Understanding a Less Popular Term Used in Woman-on-Woman Sex

By: Ashley Blackwell · 3 months ago

CELEBRITY

Azealia Banks’ Gay and Trans Remarks Explained: Why She’s the Internet’s Villain

By: Ashley Blackwell · 3 months ago

CELEBRITY

LGBTQIA+ Pro Wrestlers Historically Face off in TNT’s First-Ever Gay Wrestling Match

By: Ashley Blackwell · 4 months ago

LGBTQIA+ VOICES

CLOCK IT! LGBTQIA+ Folks Fight Against Republican Bill for ‘Natural Family Month’

By: Ashley Blackwell · 5 months ago

CELEBRITY

NBA Player Jason Collins Is Married! Everything We Know About His Longtime Beau

By: Ashley Blackwell · 5 months ago

CELEBRITY

#RainbowCinema: ‘Brokeback Mountain’ Heading Back to Theaters for Its 20th Anniversary

HUMAN INTEREST

SERIOUSLY?! University of Pennsylvania Ordered to Wipe Trans Swimmer Lia Thomas’ Records

HUMAN INTEREST

Gone But Never Forgotten: How Pope Francis’ LGBTQIA+ Allyship Impacted the Community

By: Ashley Blackwell · 7 months ago