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Black Families: Tough Times Too Shall Pass
In these tough financial times, Black mothers need to remember their strengths.
Black Celebrities Divided on Breastfeeding
Historically, breastfeeding rates among black women have been lower than any other ethnic group for over thirty years. More celeb mommy voices sharing their thoughts on breastfeeding could help turn the tide -- or at least spark more conversation!
The Truth About Black Mothers and Breastfeeding
The evidence just couldn't be ignored. For over 30 years, African-American women have had the lowest breastfeeding rates, and though the numbers have greatly increased in recent years, black moms still have the lowest breastfeeding rates of all ethnicities.
Is Slavery Why Black Women Aren't Breastfeeding?
When it comes to breastfeeding, black mothers have somehow lost their way. For over 30 years, African-American women have had the lowest breastfeeding rates, and though the numbers have greatly increased in recent years, black moms still have the lowest breastfeeding rates of all ethnicities.
My Fatherless Mother's Day
Maybe it was wrong of me to expect, after seven years of marriage, two children, and a no-drama-from-me divorce, that the wasband could have at least sent a "thanks for keeping my kids alive b****" text message on Mother's Day. Or given the kids $20 toward their own Mother's Day efforts.
Big Baby Drama
Moms! The competitive thing is going way too far.
The Ghetto Rattle!
They say necessity is the mother of all invention.
Truth is a Starting Point for Change
I couldn't believe the responses that rolled in after my first post last week discussing how Black mothers are very often missing from the mainstream mommy conversation in this country.





