Stories that change lives.

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Publishing with a Purpose.

Break the Seal Press is changing the world one short story at a time. Mindfulness and community uplift is woven into every step of our business model. Learn how our stories change lives.

  • Stop Letting These Corporations Sell Your Woman...

    Jacqueline Brown-Gaines

    Gorgeous gorgeous girls are true to themselves.  In 2020, I unintentionally started the “gorgeous gorgeous girl” trend.  Background: In the spring of 2020, my beloved Spelman College Class of 2020...

    Stop Letting These Corporations Sell Your Woman...

    Jacqueline Brown-Gaines

    Gorgeous gorgeous girls are true to themselves.  In 2020, I unintentionally started the “gorgeous gorgeous girl” trend.  Background: In the spring of 2020, my beloved Spelman College Class of 2020...

  • We don't say "I've got the blues" anymore (and ...

    Jacqueline Brown-Gaines

    See: Black in Blues by Imani Perry  What a year this week has been. Another week of being unnecessarily politicized. Another week of weak men and fragile egos projecting their insecurities...

    We don't say "I've got the blues" anymore (and ...

    Jacqueline Brown-Gaines

    See: Black in Blues by Imani Perry  What a year this week has been. Another week of being unnecessarily politicized. Another week of weak men and fragile egos projecting their insecurities...

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  • J 4 B G

    Jacqueline Brown-Gaines

    Say "No!" to the war on Black girls.

    J 4 B G

    Jacqueline Brown-Gaines

    Say "No!" to the war on Black girls.