The Social & Systematic Influence of Alcohol

The American Psychological Association reports that the African American community suffers from more negative consequences of alcohol use, including more injuries, illnesses, and negative social consequences than any other race. Sober Black Girls Club tackle these issues on UNHEARD with theGrio.

Press/Media

  • Word In Black

    Khadi A. Oluwatoyin, founder of the Sober Black Girls Club, offers tips on navigating sobriety, and coping with stress during the process during Dry January. Read the full article here.

  • Sisters from AARP

    Sober Black Girls Club chats with AARP Sisters to discuss sobering news and advice about women and drinking. Click here to read more.

  • TODAY.com

    Sobriety practitioners share their experiences with wine culture and the actions they are taking to combat it. Click here to learn more.

  • New York Times

    Khadi A. Oluwatoyin, sobriety advocates and recovery professionals share some strategies for a successful Dry January, a public initiative created to encourage participants to drink less and break ingrained drinking habits. Read the article here.

  • Naked Beauty Podcast

    Khadi A. Oluwatoyin of Sober Black Girls Club, Mélanie Masarin of Ghia and Amelia Glum join host Brooke Devard on Naked Beauty Podcast to discuss their relationships with alcohol, changes they’ve noticed since cutting back, and reframing what “drinking” looks like in public settings. Click here to listen.

  • Addiction Talk

    In honor of Black History Month, Sober Black Girls Club Podcast cohosts, Khadi A. Oluwatoyin and J. Nicole Jones, joined American Addiction Centers’ Addiction Talk to open up about their sobriety journeys and why they are creating space for other Black women to be vulnerable about their struggles with substance abuse. Read about it in Essence Magazine and watch the full episode here.

  • theGrio

    Khadi A. Oluwatoyin shared some dos and don’ts on hosting sober guests at events with The Grio. Click here to learn how to ensure everyone has a good time at your next function!

  • Next Question with Katie Couric

    DescriptSober Black Girls Club founder, Khadi A. Oluwatoyin, joined Katie and Elizabeth Vargas to discuss what addiction looks like for Black Women. Click here to listen to the conversation.ion goes here

  • The Red Table Talk

    Sober Black Girls Club founder, Khadi A. Oluwatoyin, sat at the red table to talk with Jada, Willow, and Gammy about her journey in sobriety and the importance of support systems for those struggling with substances. Watch the full episode here. The segment was so good, SBGC was featured on Good Morning New YorkTeen Vogue, and Madamenoire!

  • The Washington Post

    Sober Black Girls Club recently spoke with Sarah Hosseini of The Washington Post to discuss how the pandemic is taking a toll on parents, and promoting an increase in alcohol consumption rates. You can read the full article here.

  • Yahoo! In The Know

    Sober Black Girls Club sat down with Yahoo to celebrate National Recovery Month. Watch the entire interview here.

  • Oluwatoyin for CanvasRebel Magazine

    Read profile here.

  • Oluwatoyin for Shondaland

    Read profile here.