Black Youth: Incarceration in Louisiana
Black Youth: Incarceration in Louisiana By: Lakischa Smith In Louisiana, children as young as 10 years-old are being detained in...
Moms of Color
Setting Black Kids up for Success in Life: 10 Steps to Building Self Confidence
Imagine a Black child who is told they are "too Black" or "not Black enough." Imagine that same Black child...
Why Environmental Health Matters to the Future of Black Children
In this article, I am going to be discussing why environmental health matters to the future of Black children. Environmental...
Beginners Guide to African Herbal Medicine for Black Mothers
African Herbal Medicine is a powerful and holistic tradition that has been used for centuries. It can be an effective...
The Power of the Words we Speak to Children: A Personal Experience.
Here is what I know, the way that you speak to your child can change the course of their life....
Hair- A Brief Reflection
Hair – A Brief Reflection When I was in middle school, I decided I no longer wanted my mother to...
Moms of Color in the Military, We See You and We Love You
I spent 5 years in the U.S. Navy. Throughout that time, I faced some of the most challenging experiences of...
Halloween Across Generations – Black Motherhood
A few days ago I was speaking to my mother about Halloween. I remember as a child dressing up in...
In Awe of our Black Moms
I remember waking up to the sound of a rooster every morning when my mom and I lived with my...
Coping Through Connection and Movement
The COVID-19 pandemic has many of us busier than ever, trying to navigate new and ever changing schedules. Many of...
