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Allyson Felix Opens Up About Raising A Black Daughter & Her “Post-Retirement” Life
This mom’s not slowing down one bit.
‘Barbie’ Left Us Right Where We Started
I’m dreaming about the day when Hollywood can use its radical creativity to imagine completely breaking apart harmful systems.
The Pressure To Be “Twice As Good” Is No Longer Serving Black Children
I had to put my child — and his humanity — first.
Critical Race Theory & How To Advocate For The Type Of Education Your Kids Need
We have our work cut out for us.
What Family Dinner Looks Like When Mom’s A Broadway Actor
Jesmille Darbouze on the eternal scourge of mom guilt, the one thing she swore she’d never do as a parent, and pancakes for dinner.
African Teen Superheroes Save The World In New 'Supa Team 4' Trailer
Check out Romper’s exclusive first look!
On Keeping Black Kids Safe While Encouraging Them To Be Audaciously Joyful
Racial justice advocate and best-selling author Austin Channing Brown on raising kids, centering joy, and not being afraid to mess up.
The Joy And Deep Fear Of Being Pregnant And Black In America
How the mental load of Black maternal health shapes black women’s pregnancies.
The Significance Of Black Girls Who Know Their Power
Angel Reese is not afraid to be authentic, to disrupt respectability politics, to shine loud and bright and audaciously — and that scares some people.
A New Children’s Book Celebrates The Legacy Of Black Mermaids
Author Tracey Baptiste is changing the narrative of Black fantasy characters.
I Traveled To Africa And Felt The Joy & Trauma Of My Ancestors In My Body
A journey to myself; an ongoing conversation as a Black mom living in America.
This Alvin Ailey Dancer Fuels Herself With Healthy Meals, Yet All Her Kids Want Is Sugar
“I try to tell them, you have to fuel your brain and your body if you’re feeling sleepy ... But what does mom know?”
How To Talk To Kids About Tyre Nichols & Racist Systems
“Mom, could what happened to Tyre Nichols happen to you?”
35 Children’s Books Starring Black Characters
Books on racism and history are good, but they also need to see Black kids just being the same joyful, creative, adventurous kids they are.
Barbie Honors Aviator “Queen” Bessie Coleman In Their Inspiring Women Line
Her legacy helped pave the way for other women and people of color.
20 Incredible Movies To Watch With Your Family During Black History Month & Beyond
From new classics like Hidden Figures and iconic films like Remember the Titans, there's a plethora of options.
