The Rise of Black Home Schoolers, Plus, Love & Color and Other Links
Black home schoolers, turned off by the American school system that mistreats African American students, are increasing in number. Plus, check out this touching video that celebrates true love in a most unexpected way, and other fresh links.
When the Devil is Busy, Don’t Get Mad…Get Foolish.
The devil is busy, especially when you're chasing your joy. But remember: God's got something better. Always.
Black Students In All White Schools: These Kids’ Experience Will Break Your Heart (VIDEO)
Black students in all white schools are going through it. The students at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School break it down—and break our hearts.
Nurturing A Child’s Passion: Why I Stopped Caring About the Stuff My Kid Does Well
As tempting as it is to push our kids into things they're good at, nurturing a child's passion is much more important to helping them excel.
A Word About My Friend Mitzi Miller & Choosing Happy
Choosing happy requires one to be fearless. It's a tough combo to pull off. But Mitzi Miller has done it, leaving some cues for us moms and our kids.
How I Got A Black Boy To Read, Plus: 10 Great Books For Black Boys
Books for Black boys seem few and far between, but here's what happened when I managed to get one into the hands of a reluctant reader.
That Beyonce Exercise Routine, Black Women & White Feminism, Sagging Pants and Food Stamps
In this week's MyBrownBaby link favs, the Beyonce exercise routine video makes its rounds, Patricia Arquette gets checked and sagging pants get dissected.
Juicy Pics of Brown Babies Here: MyBrownBaby_Fresh Is On Instagram!
Pics of brown babies have long been in short supply. But here at MyBrownBaby, we're celebrating that beauty with a new Instagram page—MyBrownBaby_Fresh.
Zendaya’s Hair: Her Locs Are Beautiful. Who Needs Giuliana Rancic to Say That When WE Can?
It's fine to hold Giuliana Rancic accountable for attacking Zendaya's hair. But really, we can—and should—reject the white gaze and pour our passion into celebrating our own.
It Takes a Village: Tips On Winter Pregnancy, Delivery and the Big Comeback
Mama Glow's Lathan Thomas shares intel on how moms can get—and keep!—their pre/post baby bodies together during these brutal winter months.
You Get A Pass: Do People In Multiracial Families Have A License To Be Racist?
As a White dad with a Biracial son, Alex Barnett wants to know, “How can you have an open and honest conversation about race if people can’t get beyond their own racism?”
MyBrownBaby Fresh: Amber Rose vs. The Kardashians, Princess Culture & Pretty Black Skin
In this week's fresh links, Amber Rose vs. The Kardashians gets filtered through the lens of class and race, plus, a mom laments princess culture's effects on young girls and boys, and a Black photographer celebrates dark skin.
Delightful Ways To Say Thank You Are In Short Supply
One would think a person who had her purse returned to her would have a thousand ways to say thank you to the finder. But "thank yous" are in short supply.
Um, Those North West Black Outfits Are A Bit Grown, Aren’t They?
No matter Kanye's "vision" with those North West black outfits, are we really okay with dressing up babies in grown clothes and colors?
12 Multicultural Kid’s Book Apps Every Parent Should Know
Multicultural kid's book apps provide a great way to teach little ones about empathy, compassion, and diversity. Check out our picks!
