Angela Bowden
Angela Bowden is a celebrated African Nova Scotian author whose work is rooted in faith, purpose, and a deep love for her people. She thoughtfully weaves heritage, lived experience, and cultural memory into compelling narratives that uplift and inspire. Angela is a seventh-generation descendant of Samuel and Sealia Bowden, originally from Norfolk, Virginia, who settled in Birchtown, Nova Scotia on June 4, 1783. She traces her family’s journey from Birchtown through Guysborough to her birthplace of New Glasgow, carrying with her the strength and resilience of those who came before her. She serves her community as an advocate, activist, poet, motivational speaker, and a vessel for healing. With a background in Women and Gender Studies and a heart committed to justice, Angela draws on both academic and lived experience to amplify the voices of Black women and highlight the often-overlooked stories of rural African Nova Scotian communities. Her acclaimed poetry collection, UnSpoken Truth: unmuted and unfiltered, offers a raw and reflective lens into the African Nova Scotian experience. A champion of healing and empowerment, Angela’s message resonates in her impactful TEDx talk, Dear Black Women, Let’s Talk About Healing, and her debut children’s book, Black Boy, Black Boy, a joyful affirmation of identity, love, and the beauty of Black being. Grounded in gratitude, her work centers connection, transformation, relationship-building, and collective healing. She moves with purpose and humility, offering her gifts in service to others, always trusting God to do the deeper work.
