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I Got Busted Spanking in Suburbia
Attention white people, we spank our kids. And I'm not going to be ashamed of it anymore.
Seeing My Slavery Roots
Staring at the computer screen, I could barely make out the letters. But I will never forget what I heard: "These are likely the slave owners of your second great-grandfather."
Mama's Milk: A Lesson in Breastfeeding
I love to talk about breastfeeding. It was a great experience for me, and I felt empowered and made beautiful by it all. The slightly sagging breasts are not so empowering, but hey, it was worth it.
Remembering Segregation, Appreciating Differences
I'm an integration baby. I was bussed from my nice middle class black neighborhood to a nice middle class Jewish neighborhood, where they had better schools. I've sat shivah, I know how to respect meat and dairy plates, and I've been to more bar and bat mitzvahs than any other sister out there. Oh, and I dance a mean "Hava Nagila."
Minding My Business
I rarely use this space for self-promotion, but I'm so excited about some new developments at MochaManual.com, I couldn't help myself.
The Strong Black Woman Syndrome
I am afraid that we are unintentionally breaking down our families and creating a dangerous legacy.
Back-to-School Blues: Prayers for Black Boys
This week, my son Michael started kindergarten. And I'm a nervous wreck for all the reasons every mother gets worried about the first days of school. But I'm particularly anxious for a few reasons only black mothers will understand.
