Author: Jessika Jackson
How a Protective Style Hospitalized My 6-Year-Old Daughter for Three Weeks
My 6-year-old got box braids for summer camp, and here’s how they caused a critical health issue that left her in a children’s hospital.
Read MoreNew York Mother Shamelessly Showcases Beautiful Recipes From WIC-Approved Ingredients
Sunni started sharing her recipes online while she was pregnant, and they got a tremendous response.
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Comedian Jazmyn W. Reflects on Expectations as New Mother
After the Los Angeles-based creative with more than a million TikTok followers had her first child nine weeks early, she realized how to manage presumptions as a new mother.
Read MoreDating Different: How Former Sugar Baby Helps Women Find Rich Men
Talitha learned how to master relationships in her days sugaring, and the hypergamous dating coach applied it to dating with a purpose. Now, it’s paying dividends.
Read MoreD.C. Dance Studio Offers Black Children Normalcy During Pandemic
Grace Johnson, the owner of Neema Dance Collective, realized she could use her craft to improve her students’ mental well being in the midst of COVID-19.
Read MoreEstablished Mompreneur Pays It Forward by Angel Investing in Mom-Owned Companies
Christine Michel Carter has begun angel investing for mom-owned companies to demonstrate that she’s all about the power of working moms.
Read More8-Year-Old Pens Book Highlighting Everyday Struggles of Big Sisters
Tylan Corley wrote “It’s hard being a big sister” during her additional time at the peak of COVID-19.
Read MoreRising Medical Student Illustrates Anatomy Images Featuring Black Bodies
Chidiebere Ibe started drawing medical illustrations last year after noticing the lack of diversity in textbooks.
Read MoreMom Becomes Self-Published Author to Fight for Truthful Representation of Black Boys
Thomishia Booker started Hey, Carter! Books after her son motivated her to write stories that positively reflected Black children.
Read MoreBlack Child, White Family: How One Mother is Healing from the Impact of Her Transracial Adoption
National Adoption Month isn’t quite a time of celebration of Thenedra Roots of Minnesota.
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