In this episode of O₃: The Black Girl Formula, we’re unpacking what it really means for Black girls and Black boys to create safety with each other. Not just in romance, but in family, friendship, and the ways we work together too. From tenderness to trust, we’re naming what it looks like to soften and still be seen. We get into the healing that happens side by side, and Nel weaves in the brilliance of Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin’s iconic conversation to ground the truth that safety isn’t a luxury—it’s the foundation. Overthinking. Overfeeling. Overcoming. Tap in—this one is about soft power and safe connections. Follow @03theformula on Instagram Curated by: Nel @litbadgyal Producer: Kay @KaydaProducer Original music by: Lil Sha @lillshaofficial