Meet Akina: The First-of-its-Kind Social Media App Connecting Black Moms

The social media network launched in November, and it’s designed to be a community for the unique journey of Black motherhood.

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How Eden Royce’s Root Magic Depicts the Joy, Importance of African-American Folklore

The author’s debut novel addresses rootwork, ancestral ties and the significance of Black people’s history.

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They Say it Takes a Village to Raise a Child. But What if You Don’t Have One?

Where do you find support in motherhood when it doesn’t seem to exist? Maybe we need to look a little bit closer.

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Black Dad Spotlight: Ohio Father Cuts off Dreadlocks to Comfort Son with Pediatric Cancer

7-year-old Ahkeem was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer in August, and he lost his hair after undergoing chemotherapy.

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Gabrielle Union Shares Truth About Surrogacy, Journey to Motherhood

The 48-year-old actress penned a guest column discussing infertility, surrogacy and the road to meeting Kaavia, the baby of her dreams.

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The Last Survivor Pulled from the Twin Towers on 9/11: I was Given New Life

Genelle Guzman McMillan was buried in rubble for more than a day after the 9/11 terrorist attacks 20 years ago.

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The Story of ‘American Idol’ Star Syesha Mercado is Shedding Light on Horrific Child Welfare Practices

The mother of two is fighting to get her children back after they were both seized by Florida authorities, months after one another.

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Meet the two moms encouraging others to stop living in a box

Spouses Alexis and Courtney Sullivan are known for creating lifestyle videos about parenting, LGBTQ pride and sexuality with a comedic spin.

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