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Let me stay home a little longer, he won’t be this little forever

I love knowing the majority of my time is with him. That when he asks me, "Mommy sit down with me," I can do it and not care about the pile of dishes

Updated Jan. 28, 2022
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Teen’s viral video shows there are unwritten rules for Black children in America

He reads his rules into the camera: "Don't put your hands in your pockets. Don't put your hoodie on. Don't be outside without a shirt on. Check in with your people, even if you're down the street."

Updated Feb. 02, 2022

This cop’s daughter wrote a viral post we all need to read

"Black Lives Matter. This is not a race war—this is a right vs wrong war."

Updated May. 20, 2022

It’s science: Children aren’t color-blind

Kids know the difference between colors applied to objects and the social meaning of colors when applied to race.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Roxie Washington, mother of George Floyd’s daughter, tearfully speaks out

"He will never see her grown up," says Washington.

Updated Jun. 05, 2020

10 inspiring Black moms to follow on IG right now

They perfectly capture Black motherhood.

Updated Jun. 05, 2020
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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.

Updated Jan. 31, 2022

Meghan Markle speaks to the next generation: ‘When the foundation is broken, so are we’

Markle recalls living through 1992 in LA as a biracial child.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Clear masks allow young children to keep learning from adults’ faces

Transparent face masks are something for parents to consider.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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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.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

I live in Minneapolis and this is what I told my 4-year-old

White people like me need to talk about race, justice and what's right. Even when we are worried we'll get it wrong.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

#BlackoutTuesday: What it means + how parents can take part

It goes beyond posting a black box today.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

These celebrity moms are donating bail funds to protesters

Kudos to these famous mamas for being unafraid to take a stand with both their words and their wallets.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Baby, sometimes the officer is the bad guy

Seeing my son dressed as a police officer triggered so many emotions.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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