Following Colin Kaepernick’s Lead: Should Student Athletes Kneel?

This mom fully supports Colin Kaepernick's anti-anthem stance. But having her children follow suit during games on their new teams isn't so easy.

– Sep 14, 2016

I’m Judging You: Luvvie Ajayi’s Do Better Manual Is All the Things

Luvvie Ajayi's "I'm Judging You" is in bookstores. Happy Publication Day, Booski!

– Sep 13, 2016

Professional Black Girl: A New Docuseries Celebrates Us

Sing all praises to the brilliant Dr. Yaba Blay, creator of the docuseries "Professional Black Girl," celebrating Black womanhood, and smashing racist and “respectable” expectations of how we should "behave."

– Sep 8, 2016

Black Breastfeeding Week: Celebrating the Joy Of Black Moms Who Breastfeed

Breastfeeding was the most amazing feeling EVER—like love personified. This week's annual Black Breastfeeding Week aims to celebrate that joy.

– Aug 25, 2016

When Diversity in the Classroom is Done Wrong

An educator breaks down how diversity in the classroom only counts when the school administration knows visitors are watching.

– Aug 24, 2016

In Defense Of Public School: It Is What We Parents Make It

Are there crappy public schools? Of course. But not all of them are broken. Public schools are what we parents make them. And I’m glad we opened our eyes.

– Aug 22, 2016

Introducing Jasmine Banks, MyBrownBaby’s New Managing Editor

Jasmine Banks, veteran blogger and writer, will steer the day-to-day operations of MyBrownBaby.com.

– Aug 16, 2016

Check Out My ‘Birthing While Black’ Story On The Birth Hour Podcast

The Birth Hour opened its podcast to MyBrownBaby, where I chronicled the night my first baby was born and the gritty aftermath.

– Jul 29, 2016

Live Unlimited: The MDA Summer Camp Is the Best Week Of the Year

MyBrownBaby spent a day with The MDA Summer Camp in Georgia and learned how kids with neuromuscular illnesses live without limits.

– Jul 26, 2016

Malcolm D. Lee on Barbershop, Chicago and His Love For Playing With Our Emotions

Malcolm D. Lee loves him some Black folks. In his latest movie, Barbershop: the Next Cut, it shows.

– Apr 14, 2016

Introducing My New Black Children’s Book Imprint, Denene Millner Books!

Denene Millner Books is a new imprint for black children's books that will explore the beauty and humanity of African American kids.

– Feb 8, 2016

For Your Pregnancy Checklist: Genetic Carrier Screening

I didn't have the option when I started my family. But if you're thinking about pregnancy or in the throes of it, Horizon genetic carrier screening should be on your checklist.

– Dec 21, 2015

Mater Mea: Denene Millner of MyBrownBaby Shares the Joy of Black Motherhood On The Most Gorgeous Site!

The Black parenting site, mater mea, celebrates Denene Millner, celebrity memoirist and founder of MyBrownBaby, in its latest issue.

– Nov 11, 2015

A MyBrownBaby Weekend: Jem and the Holograms

Who can argue with Jem and the Holograms, a movie that encourages tween and teen girls to take off the mask and be their authentic selves?

– Oct 23, 2015

Racist Selfie Mocking Black Child Makes Me Remember Why I Never Hired White Sitters

In the latest edition of “Saying Stupid Shit On Facebook Will Get You Dragged by Black Twitter, Fired From Your Job and Lead To a...

– Oct 6, 2015
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