Raising Free Black Children

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It’s Fine if You’re Child-Free, but Don’t Expect the World To Be
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More Black Mothers Are Becoming Single Parents by Choice—and Finding Fulfillment
A Black woman holds a microphone on stage
Amerie's Son 'Stops For Every Flower' and So Should We
Young woman with her son protesting in the street
Black Mothers Are Natural Community Leaders
Primary school students sitting in a classroom writing on a mini whiteboards in the North East of England. The girls are laughing together.
Can White Kids Wear Hairstyles Like Their Black Friends? Consider This.
Two Black children play on the beach in mermaid costumes
10 Mythical Mermaids of Color That Came Before 'Little Mermaid'
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Colorism Affected My Sons From Birth—to Understand How Much, I Had To Examine Myself
Diverse group of pre-teen girl friends take a selfie.
Tips for Answering Kids' Questions About Making Friends of a Different Race
A Black boy walks down an empty street with his backpack on.
From Ralph Yarl to Emmett Till, Neighbors Present An Enormous Threat to Black Boys
An illustration of actress Lolo Spencer in her wheelchair, backed by pearls and flowers.
I Was Diagnosed With ALS as a Teen—I Never Lost Confidence Thanks to My Family
African American father and son outdoors together.
This Is How I Want My Daughters to Find Their Own Path to Success
Black college students studying together
Skipping College Is a Luxury Most Black and Brown Kids Can’t Afford
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I’m a Dad Who Tried BetterHelp For A Month. Is It Worth It?
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Black Maternal Health Week Is a Time To Recall Our Power
A mother rubs her son's head.
My Traumatic Birth Experience Is the Reason My Son Is an Only Child
A pregnant woman wears a fetal heart rate monitor across her belly.
Georgia Is One of the Most Dangerous Places for Black People To Give Birth—Here’s Why
An illustration of actor, advocate, and former 'Reading Rainbow' host Levar Burton
Our Kids Are in the Midst of a National Literacy Crisis—Here's What They Need
A Black family with a new baby
How To Ask For Help Postpartum—Because It Could Be a Matter of Life or Death
A Black doula attends the birth of a Black woman in a hospital room.
Full Spectrum Doulas Support Patients Even When Pregnancy Doesn't End in Birth
A Black mother prepares a bath for her baby
Your Fourth Trimester Doesn't Have to Break You—Even If Your Family Breaks the Mold
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Being My Mother's Rainbow Baby Made Childhood Harder—I Decided to Parent Differently
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From The Dad Gang: Being a Girl Dad Means Fighting Misogynoir
Sidney Keys III, Mari Copeny and Kheris Rogers
These 5 Black Teen Activists Are Making All of Our Futures Better
A child having her hair braided
Braids Guided Our Ancestors to Freedom—They Can Bring Our Children Freedom, Too
Father teaches children how to play instruments.
Do As I Say... And Do! 10 Ways Black Parents Can Lead by Example in Daily Life
A multigenerational Black family in the home
How Moving in With My In-laws Became a Launch Pad and a Lesson
Santi Gold performing at Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival at Golden Gate Park
Santigold on Motherhood as Rebirth and the Importance of Creativity
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Student-Led Conferences Help Black Kids Take Their Education Into Their Own Hands
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5 Steps That Helped Me Learn To Forgive My Parents
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5 Things Our Mothers Wished They Knew Before Getting Married
Mother hugging her four children on the beach
I Began Healing Enmeshment by Building My Own Family
Handsome young African American man, celebrating winter holidays alone at home with a glass of white wine, smiling and talking to his friends and family using a digital tablet computer
We're Spending the Holidays Away From Our Kids, and This Is How It Feels
A multi-ethnic group of children are playing soccer, while running down a grass field, kicking and chasing the ball.
Inequalities Cause Black Kids to Miss Extracurricular Activities' Benefits
Mom helping daughter go through her backpack.
4 Things Nobody Told Me About Conscious Parenting as a Black Mother
A blended family with a Black mother, white father, and five children of different races
Here's How I’m Overcoming My Fear of Blended Families Post-Divorce
Mother and adult daughter laughing in kitchen while granddaughter watches tablet
What To Do When Your Family Doesn't Agree With Positive Discipline
Father and son wearing inline skates, sitting down on a bright sunny day in an urban environment
I Am Friendly, Not Friends With My Kids
Businesswoman Mother Walking Daughter To School On Way To Work
Returning to the Office Isn't Worth the Cost for Many Parents
Janelle Monáe attends STX Films World Premiere of "UglyDolls" at Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on April 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California
More Black Celebs Are Coming Out and Showing Us How To Support the Queer Folks in Our Families
Black mother sits on bed while she does her little girls hair
4 No-Heat Natural Hair Hairstyles for Kids
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I Was Labeled and Called a 'Bad Kid' by the Adults in My Life, and I'm Still Healing
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Black Parents Raising Bilingual Kids Can Find Support With These 6 Tips
Black mother packing book bag with her son for school.
8 Tips To Help Black Families Prepare for School Emotionally
Worried Black mother holding hand comforting sad little daughter
I Apologize to My Kids When I'm Wrong So They Know Their Feelings Matter
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4 Things I've Learned About Gentle Parenting as a Black Mother
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90s Shows for Black Millennial Parents To Revisit With Their Gen Z Kids
Mother hugging daughter while getting ready for ballet
How To Connect With Black Children Through Their Love Languages
Kevin Hart stands in the doorway of a school bus and hands out book bags
Kevin Hart Says We Don't Talk Enough About Good Black Fathers
African American grandfather teaching granddaughter to play guitar
5 Subtle Lessons I Learned From My Grandparents That Have Made Me a Better Parent
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These 5 Platforms Are on a Mission to Uplift and Support Black Dads
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I'm a Black Military Spouse—Here's How Our Family Navigates Life as a Black Military Family
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My Disabled Daughter Will Face New Struggles With the End of Roe v. Wade
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5 Tips for Raising Black Children Abroad
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My Godparents Sucked, but Good Godparents Play An Important Role in the Village
Black mom holds infant daughter outside with sign announcing her adoption.
As a Single Black Woman I Was Discouraged From Adopting—Here's How I Made Space for My Family
Craig Melvin on the set of The Today Show
'Today' Show's Craig Melvin Says Reconciling with His Dad Helped Him Break Unhealthy Parenting Patterns
Teens using social media while in the kitchen at home
Here's What These Social Media Platforms Are Doing To Protect Black Teens
Black Family Photographs
The Unapologetically Black Tradition of Expanding the Definition of Family
Anthony Anderson
Anthony Anderson Says Growing Up Black Gave Him His Sense of Humor: 'You Have To Laugh To Keep From Crying'
Tahj, Tamera and Tia Mowry
Tia Mowry's Approach to Sibling Relationships is the Foundation for Her Varied Parenting Style
Cheyenne Floyd and family
Teen Mom OG's Cheyenne Floyd Says Make No Mistake About Her Family: 'We're Very Pro-Black in Our House'
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Is Child Welfare Protecting or Policing Black Children?
Taye Diggs and Son at a gasketball game
Taye Diggs Bonds With His Son Over TikTok, But Reading Has Always Been Their Family Tradition