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This 6-year-old honors Black women during Women’s History Month—and it’s truly inspiring

As March comes to a close, check out how one little girl is honoring notable Black women throughout history.

Updated Mar. 26, 2021
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Black Women’s Health Imperative President & CEO Linda Goler Blount on the Black maternal mortality crisis

Black Women’s Health Imperative President & CEO, Linda Goler Blount talks to…

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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Refinery29’s Global Editor-in-Chief Simone Oliver on sisterhood, style as self-expression, + raising kind kids

Liz speaks with Refinery29’s Global Editor-in-Chief, Simone Oliver, about her new role…

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
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Raquel Roxanne Nowak on navigating the process of becoming a mother

Liz speaks with Raquel Roxanne Nowak, the founder and creative director of…

Updated Dec. 12, 2024
Gabrielle Union, Valerie Jarrett, Nic Stone

Black Mothers on working to change the narrative, hope, and allyship

In this special episode, Liz talks with Gabrielle Union, Valerie Jarrett, Nic…

Updated Dec. 12, 2024

Baby names inspired by Black Americans who changed the course of history

Draw inspiration for your little one's name from this list of leaders and pioneers.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Kamala is our VP and as a Black mama, I couldn’t be more proud

It's the Black joy I needed for me and my daughter.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Ciara squatting with a baby bump

Ciara was ‘literally in labor’ finishing this song & music video

"I probably could only do each take for like two minutes and then I needed to take a break."

Updated Feb. 15, 2022

11 Black activists to follow on Instagram right now, mama

These women are inspiring people to fight against racism.

Updated Jul. 09, 2020

These celebrities are celebrating Juneteenth 🎉

"Today, like everyday, is a wonderful day to be Black," Lizzo says in an Instagram video.

Updated Jun. 19, 2020
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6 ways Black mothers can prioritize their mental health

As mama goes, so goes the family. Here's how to take care and find the support you need.

Updated Apr. 09, 2024

This pregnant mother’s protest sign is so powerful

A protest sign spotted at a Washington, D.C. rally is now a battle cry for mothers everywhere.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

If you want to be an ally, you have to understand this first

I'm going to say what usually goes unsaid about racism.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

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

10 inspiring Black moms to follow on IG right now

They perfectly capture Black motherhood.

Updated Jun. 05, 2020

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

12 products from Black-owned Etsy shops we’re obsessed with

From handmade rings to fabric face masks, we need one of each!

Updated May. 20, 2022
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