Black Mama Collective Blog

"Welcome, folks, to the age of the internet where your child is one voice command away from Alexa, shattering their innocence. From the weather forecast to the latest dance moves, Alexa is the oracle of our age. But when it comes to
the birds and the bees, I’d rather be the one to explain the intricacies of human reproduction to my pre-kindergartener, and you should, too!"

Written By: Jessica C. Vann Generally, when I write, I like to keep things light. However, working in the space of shining light on maternal healt...

I'm at a stage in my life where I'm walking away from anything and anyone that is having a negative effect on my life. Last week, I quit my job. 

To all of my friends who became mothers before me - I'm so sorry.  I could've been more available. I could've offered to take your kid(s) for a f...

**Disclaimer: This post does contain profanity. Not too much, but it is  there** I've started this blog post and erased it so many times. I was ori...

Written By: Breana Marshall “I call my students ‘my kids’ because in one year together they aren’t just kids on my class list, they are part of my ...

Written By: Hannah C.  Growing up in a two parent household, I had dreams, goals, and a vision for how I would like to start my own family. As I go...

Written By: Crystal Moungle On May 24th 2022, twenty-one victims lost their lives in a school shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, TX. We acknowl...