How to Positively build our Kids Mental Health
There is no shocker that the mental health of our kids is being negatively affected, and while the world seems...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
Why I Don’t Want to Raise a Strong Black Woman
I love being Black. I appreciate the expression, creativity, and resiliency that molds the Black experience. I love being a...
Checklist Before Accepting an ADHD Diagnosis of the Black Child
As many of us already know, ADHD was originally viewed as a "white kid" disorder. It hasn't been until recent...
