Black History Month

I’m biracial and raising a biracial son: Here’s what I hope for his future
"As I reflect on my personal perspective of growing up biracial, here are three things I hope for my biracial son and the many multiracial children in the world."

27 books by Black authors you should read next
From riveting crime fiction to laugh-out-loud rom-coms, it's all here.

A letter from a Black mother, to her Black son
You may have to prove your worth more than others, but don’t let that ever make you feel unworthy or incompetent.

To the Black birth workers
Your impact and legacy does not go unnoticed.

Black History Month: The untold stories of the mothers who shaped history
Shining a light on the mothers of Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin.

A letter to my daughters for Black History Month
Usually we'd be celebrating Black achievement, culture and art. But these are difficult times and I'm not sure I'm in the mood to celebrate.

Tia Mowry is showing her kids all-Black movies & shows—here are our favorites
It's never too early to start.

TIME makes a powerful statement on Black motherhood with its newest cover
"In her expression, I see the Black mothers who are unseen, and rendered helpless in this fury against their babies," Kaphar writes in a piece accompanying his painting.

Recap: Motherly’s IG live on racism & motherhood in America
Two mothers discussed their feelings, lessons on what they learned (and unlearned) about race in America and how racial injustice can no longer prevail for our next generation.

10 ways white families can teach their kids about race consciousness
Because being "color blind" isn't the answer.

5 phrases to help young kids understand the protests for racial justice
I'm a Black mom in the Twin Cities. Here's how I'm talking to my kids about the protests.

This powerful video shows how Black parents have to talk to their kids about the police
"I'm unarmed, and I have nothing that will hurt you."

Black History Month: Teaching my daughters to celebrate Black women’s strength
Mothering Black girls, for me, can be fraught with the responsibility of teaching them Black women's stories while clearing space for them to write their own.

Empowering the next generation: 40 must-read Black history books for kids
It's more crucial than ever to help our kids understand and celebrate the incredible contributions of Black Americans