black motherhood

Black Moms are being told to ‘speak up’ during birth—but they deserve better, too

Black women in the U.S. are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. 

The verdict is in, but it doesn’t change my reality

There's still so much work to be done.

President Biden spoke to George Floyd’s daughter following yesterday’s guilty verdict

"Daddy did change the world," Biden told Gianna Floyd.

The White House has addressed Black maternal health—and it’s about time

"Black women in our country are facing a maternal health crisis," said Vice President Kamala Harris.

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.

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…

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…

This one is for all the mothers

I see you.

Raquel Roxanne Nowak on navigating the process of becoming a mother

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

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

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

40+ Black-owned beauty brands for all skin + hair types

We can't get enough.

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.

I’m biracial and grew up in a ‘color-blind’ family

It didn't help me learn or really understand the systemic issues of racism.

Black Breastfeeding Week is incredibly important—here’s why

We spoke with Kimberly Seals Allers, founder of Black Breastfeeding Week.

I was determined to breastfeed—but I wasn’t prepared for how hard it was

All the struggles and support I had with my first baby made breastfeeding my second so much easier.

I was told that my Black body wasn’t ‘made for’ breastfeeding

By a lactation consultant.

This pregnant mother’s death highlights racial disparities in maternal care

Sha-Asia Washington should be alive today.

A day care expels 6-year-old for wearing a Black Lives Matter shirt

This is not okay.

As a Black mom, I don’t want to fear for the life of my children anymore

I hope my children are the last generation to deal with racial hate.

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.