Mahogany Momma's Black Parents Blog

Help The Black Moms Club Support Mothers Surving Abuse and Domestic Violence

2009-12-04T20:35:00.002-05:00

This week has been inspiring to me, because I feel like more and more people are not just talking about women and abuse, but they are doing something about it.

I recently donated to the Young Mommy Life Charity for young mothers who have survived sexual, mental and emotional abuse and I encourage you to do the same. URL: http://youngmoms.chipin.com/yml-gives

Also, one of our own BMC Members, Gwendolyn, is currently trying to leave an abusive relationship and she needs your support. She is asking for donations in the form of shoes and clothes for her two young boys. If you can help please visit the forum discussion: http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/forum/topics/957102:Topic:66676

Also, make it about to watch the recently released movie 'Precious'.
Set in Harlem in 1987, it is the story of Claireece Precious Jones, a sixteen-year-old African-American girl born into a life no one would want. Shes pregnant for the second time by her absent father; at home, she must wait hand and foot on her mother, a poisonously angry woman who abuses her emotionally and physically. School is a place of chaos, and Precious has reached the ninth grade with good marks and an awful secret: she can neither read nor write. Precious may sometimes be down, but she is never out. Beneath her impassive expression is a watchful, curious young woman with an inchoate but unshakeable sense that other possibilities exist for her. Threatened with expulsion, Precious is offered the chance to transfer to an alternative school, Each One/Teach One. Precious doesnt know the meaning of alternative, but her instincts tell her this is the chance she has been waiting for. In the literacy workshop taught by the patient yet firm Ms. Rain, Precious begins a journey that will lead her from darkness, pain and powerlessness to light, love and self-determination.

Mom Feeds Family of Six on About $4 a Week

2009-11-10T11:57:00.002-05:00

Last night I was channel surfing and came across this story on ABC News Now: Mom Feeds Family of Six on About $4 a Week.

I had a looooooooooong discussion about this with my hubby who thought I was exaggerating. He couldn't believe, until I pulled up the video and showed him the story. You can watch the video too [click here] and read the whole story on ABC News Now.

She had some interesting coupon saving tips. Definitely something worth looking at if you are a mom or dad looking to tighten your budget and make the most of the money you currently have.

Mahogany Momma to Disney Diva!

2009-10-28T22:17:00.004-04:00

During the last week of October '09, I had a truly magical experience. You may know me as Sista Sense or even Mahogany Momma, but you can now officially me a Disney Diva … thank you very much! I had the pleasure of attending the 2nd Walt Disney World African American Mom Blogger Mixer and there were so many wonderful women of color in the mix! Lead by Laura Spencer, Disney Social Media Manager, we had the pleasure of touring several Walt Disney Resorts and being among the first to welcome the newest member of the Disney Royal Family, Princess Tiana.

The Newest “Magical Mocha Moms”

From Top Left to Right:

Tara Jefferson, theyoungmommylife.com

Angela Cooper, hangingwithmrsacooper.blogspot.com

Deveter Brown, BlackPlanet.com

Onica Cupido, BlasianBabyNotes.blogspot.com

Lorraine Robertson, AskWifey.com

Lashanda Henry, blackparenting.blogspot.com

Lucinda Anderson Hughes, FrugalSocialite.com

Sherrelle Kirkland Andrews, Funkidivagirl.com

Right now just about everything on my body hurts, I think even my hair hurts (lol) … but in a good way. We saw and DID so much at Disney, it was absolutely amazing. Back when I was a kid, we did a few trips to the Magic Kingdom, but honey this takes the cake! I had no idea there was so much to see, do, eat, touch, feel, enjoy, and experience in not just an entertaining, but afro-positive, diverse, pro-black, make you feel good about who you are way! Quiet as it’s kept; Disney is doing a great job of integrating the Black Experience.

Just as they say, Disney is truly magical! As someone who writes so much about pro-black media and the value of creating positive self esteem within black communities, I honestly did NOT know how much Disney has done and continues to do within the black community at large. I had to write a completely different post just to really dive deep into the creation of Princess Tiana, the first Disney African American Princess black girls have been waiting for. And of course, Disney’s newest addition to their ‘Hall of Presidents’ attraction is a life-like robotic figure of President Barack Obama that makes you feel like you are actually in his presence, listening to him speak. Disney has also teamed up with Steve Harvey to create the Disney Dreamers Academy for Urban Youth. Not to mention the fact that I stayed in the Animal Kingdom Resort with a savanna of giraffes and other wildlife right outside my window!

We often say every black person needs to take a trip to Africa. After this weekend, I whole-heartedly feel like every black person needs to be a part of the Disney Experience because there is more for us there than I ever imagined. PLUS you can do Disney on a budget, as I learned from Heather and Darcy, two Magical Moms on the Disney Mom Panel. I’m a lady who loves a good budget, so I definitely have some great tips to share on how you can afford to create an amazing Disney trip for your family even on a small budget.

Mahogany Momma Presents: The Disney Family Takes Black Families on a Magical Journey by LaShanda Henry
	Disney’s Princess Tiana: The Girl Every Little Black Girl Has Been Waiting For
	2nd Walt Disney World African American Mom Blogger Mixer \| Magical Mocha Moms
	Experience the World at Disney World!
	Planning a Disney Vacation on a Small Budget
	Black Princesses Positive Images for Black Girls

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

LaShanda Henry is a full time work at home mom who enjoys teaching other women entrepreneurs how to work the web! She is the creator of Sistasense.com and WorkandWebWomen.com online resource guides for beginner entrepreneurs. She also created the BlackMomsClub.com a Social Network for Black Mothers and Parents for Black Children.

Is my Baby a Gap Baby?

2009-10-23T20:15:00.000-04:00

I'm not really into contests BUT I couldn't resist entering Chris in the Gap Kids Casting Call. If you think he's a cutie (cause his mama sure does) vote for him as fan favorite.

Voting URL: http://family.go.com/gapcastingcall/entries/lhenry95/248756994/

These Days ... Is Trick or Treating still an option?

2009-10-05T20:29:00.002-04:00

Hey Moms...

Quick question. My Chris is 2 and I'm just curious of you guys do the Halloween / Trick or treating thing? My neighborhood was really quiet last year so I was like ... maybe folks don't trick or treat anymore... do you?

Here is Chris on his first Halloween... it was truly a kodak moment for me :)

Are you ready for the first Black Princess on Disney?

2009-10-05T20:25:00.000-04:00

Disney goes back to the princess well once again with The Princess and the Frog, a movie that's about pretty much what it says, a princess and a frog.

Featuring major names like Oprah Winfrey and Terrence Howard, The Princess and The Frog takes us back to the New Orleans French Quarter at the dawn of the twentieth century--often called the Jazz Age. A visiting prince finds himself turned into a frog by an evil witch doctor, and believes that the only way he can become human again is to receive a kiss from a princess. So when he finds Princess Tiana, he believes his troubles are over...but are they? Check out the trailer!

What do you think guys? I'm gonna go take my son to see it when it comes out. I'm all about supporting and buying Black Cartoons for Chris, so that he always sees his image in media, movies, books, etc.

Related: Black Princess Books, Movies and Party Favors for Kids

Featured Business: AfroParty House Party Favors

Mommas Are Talking: Raising Black Boys, Domestic Violence, The Black Disney Princess and more...

2009-10-05T20:22:00.000-04:00

This week on the Black Moms Club mommas and poppas are talking about a few very interesting topics:

Violence in the Black Community
The Value of Eating Produce In Season
Be informed be aware
http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/forum

Movie Pick of the Week: Frog Princess
Are you ready for the first Black Princess on Disney?
http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/forum/topics/are-you-ready-for-the-first

Are you interested in the Career Stimulus package? I received information about paid internships and free career counseling. I haven't reviewed all the details but you can by clicking this link: http://mtsma.tk

Positive Images for Black Boys:
http://www.msoyonline.com/mahogany_momma/mom_blackboysinanimatedcartoons.php

Do your teen boys know their rights? Review this page:
http://www.msoyonline.com/black_history.php

More to come! Have a great week! - LaShanda

College Scholarships for Single Black Mothers and Working Moms

2009-09-28T23:03:00.001-04:00

Originally written for Mahogany Momma Magazine

If you are interested in finishing High School or getting your GED you can find programs that offer free training courses to pass your High School Equivalency Exam. Go to your local Community College and find out if they provide such services to the general public, many of them do.

If you are interested in going to college, but you’re worried about the cost of childcare or tuition, know that college is very much a realistic option for single moms. For example, right now eLearners is giving away $4,000 scholarships every month that you can use towards your college education.Click here to review these college scholarships currently available to single parents and working mothers.

Another good place to start your research on the college application process is Katherine Arnoldi's Online Guide To College for Single Mothers (katherinearnoldi.com/CollegeAdviceforMothers.html). According to Katherine, large states schools tend to offer the best services for single mothers and parenting students; services like subsidized day care programs. She also points out for those moms going to college on TANF, many states let you count class time and work study jobs as the workfare requirements.

Getting your Degree Online
If you have concerns about childcare or transportation costs, consider getting your degree online. The obvious benefit to online classes is being able to stay at home with your child. However, keep in mind that independent study might not be for you if you are easily distracted, if you have difficulty motivating yourself to do work, focusing, procrastinating, or completing tasks. If you can seriously commit to an online program, then this just might be the solution for you.

Click this link to review online degree programs and scholarships available to mothers and single parents.

If you do find a school with the courses you are looking for, be sure to thoroughly research it so you are confident that it is an accredited institution. It also helps to search for online feedback or reviews from faculty, students, and college guides.

Related Article: Black Work at Home Moms

ABOUT THE AUTHOR LaShanda Henry is a full time work at home mom who enjoys teaching other women entrepreneurs how to work the web! She is the creator of Sistasense.com and WorkandWebWomen.com online resource guides for beginner entrepreneurs.

Legitimate Work at Home Jobs for Moms

2009-09-07T16:50:00.001-04:00

A Quick Guide for Stay at Home Moms and Work at Home Moms by LaShanda Henry

If you want to find a legitimate work at home job you can do it the ‘fake easy way’ or the ‘real easy way’. The ‘fake easy way’ is simply going to the nearest search engine and typing in ‘work at home jobs’. In seconds you’ll get an eyeful of ‘supposed’ opportunities, but most of them are scams that you should avoid. The ‘real easy way’ to finding work at home jobs is to go through credible companies and directories that are created solely to connect real business owners with real people looking for part-time and home-based employment.

Companies that Specialize in Work at Home Job Opportunities

According to the Article ‘How to Make Money Online’ found in Women’s Day Magazine, many companies, such as J. Crew, Express Jet, 1-800-flowers, and even the IRS, outsource customer service operations to third-party companies who then hire home-based workers or "agents" to take calls and orders. Consider becoming a Customer Representative if you’d like to work at home. The average hourly rate is between $9 and in some cases $20 an hour.

Companies that hire Virtual Call Agents

Websites that Specialize in Freelance Writing Opportunities

If you are a writer, you can earn a work at home income by writing articles for various online publications.

Websites that Specialize in Home-Based Businesses and Jobs for Work at Home Moms

Search Black Parents Blog

2009-09-07T15:37:00.006-04:00

About Mahogany Momma's Black Parents Blog

2009-09-07T14:40:00.000-04:00

This is the Black Parents Blog by work at home mom LaShanda Henry. Created for the Black Family (with mothers in mind) this Black Parenting Blog is all about raising Black | African American Children and building happy Black Families. Featured Topics include: Black Education, African American Childrens Books, African American Pregnancy, Work at Home Moms, Black Marriages and Couples, discussion on African American baby, toddler and teen issues.

Quote from LaShanda: "I created this blog because I enjoy creating websites related to black culture and the black family. I am best known for my social network "The Black Moms Club", my "Mahogany Momma Magazine" and self-published books "Lil Bits African American Children's Books" and "A Better Today Brings a Brighter Tomorrow - Showcasing Youth Programs for Black Students"

Contact info: lhenry[at]msoyonline.com

What a week! Big Things on the Black Moms Club

2009-07-19T12:41:00.000-04:00

Hello BMC Family,

It's been a minute since I sent out one of these. After my 4th of July Vacation I didn't wanna work (lol), so I've been taking things slow and easy these past couple of days. I actually spent my entire Friday looking at old video clips of my son pasting them on youtube and crying because he's not a baby anymore. Of course he's only 2, but I'm such a clingy momma.

If you don't believe me, you can check out my youtube videos:
http://www.youtube.com/lhenry#play/user/C462EA099FF5646E

By ANYhoo... I didn't want to drive you nuts with baby videos. I wanted to fill you in on all the new things happening on BBWO. I just responded to this great post on HALF Siblings. Momma are talking about dads, discipline, and everything in between so do checkout the buzz in the forums:
http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/forum

Last but not least it's back to school time so remember to check out the Back to School Page on Mahogany Momma Magazine. URL: http://www.msoyonline.com/mahogany_momma/mom_backtoschool.php

More to come!
LaShanda

p.s. The kids aren't the only ones going back to school. If you or a mom you know wants to go back to school click here to get scholarship information so that you can get your degree online!
URL: http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/forum/topics/a-degree-for-mom-are-you

Black Parenting Sites to See

2009-07-14T12:01:00.000-04:00

Here are a few black parenting and black family websites featured on the BlackGirlClick Network.

Featured Website: Mahogany Momma Magazine
Interested in advertising your black website? Submit your site to the Black Girl Click Ad Network.

Videos Every Black Parent Should Watch

2009-06-17T13:01:00.000-04:00

Black Parents Discussing Black Parenting and Black Family Issues. We just wrapped up our Creating Conversations Series, three amazing webinar discussions with wonderful Black Moms and Dads just like you. If you missed them, you can now watch them online and share your comments too!

Here are the videos:

Do Good Black Father's Exist? Find out what these dads have to say...
http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/page/do-good-black-fathers-exist

Are Black Moms as strong as everyone thinks? Let's here our moms share their point of view.
http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/page/do-good-black-fathers-exist

What is happening to our Babies? Black parents talking about Black Parenting... raising positive healthy smart and wonderful black families.
http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/page/black-parenting-1

Healthy Living. What are you feeding your families?
http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/page/healthy-eating

For up to date BMC news, be sure to also signup for the Black Moms Club Newsletter.
http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/page/newsletter-1

Do Good Black fathers exist?

2009-06-12T19:21:00.000-04:00

Our web conference for black parents starts today - listen in and join us - http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/page/event-1

The BlackMomsClub.com and BlackandMarriedWithKids.com proudly present our first Live Online Event …
Creating Conversations

A 3 Day Web Conference for Black Parents to Discuss issues within the Black Family
Join us from your computer, telephone, and right in your own home. This is a free, live, online telesumit and all are welcome to attend. Hosted by Lashanda Henry (BlackMomsClub Founder) and Lamar Tyler (BlackandMarriedWithKids Founder)
June 12 - 14th 8pm est.

Tonights discussion:
Do Good Black fathers exist?

http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/page/event-1

Black Parents Speaking Out on Black Family Issues

2009-06-04T12:17:00.000-04:00

The BlackMomsClub.com and BlackandMarriedWithKids.com proudly present our first Live Online Event … Creating Conversations

A 3 Day Web Conference for Black Parents to Discuss issues within the Black Family
Join us from your computer, telephone, and right in your own home. This is a free, live, online telesummit and all are welcome to attend.
June 12 - 14th 8pm est.

3 Days and 3 Powerful Discussions

Do Good Black Fathers exist?
Are Black Women as Strong as People think?
What is happening to our babies?

If you would like to listen in and share your two cents, join us for this live online event as Black Parents discuss issues within the Black Family and the Black Community at large.

For more details visit: http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/page/event-1

LaShanda Henry

Project Working Mom is Back - $4,000 Monthly College Scholarships for Moms and Dads Too!

2009-06-01T21:13:00.000-04:00

Project Working Moms Returns: Each month, eLearners gives away a $4,000 scholarship you can use towards your college education.

• eLearners Scholarship Opportunity for Moms and Dads
• $4,000 Monthly scholarship offer
• Available to both men and women

Click the Image below for more details:

MomLogic.com and MochaManual.com Debut 2-Part Series on Black Women & Breastfeeding

2009-05-21T13:55:00.001-04:00

Kimberly Seals Allers and MomLogic.com have joined forces to produce a special two-part series on black women and breastfeeding. Despite recent gains and all the known health benefits to mom and baby, black women have had the lowest breastfeeding rates for over 30 years. This special report, released today on Momlogic.com explores why. Start reading now and joining the conversation.

Click here to checkout this series:
http://www.momlogic.com/2009/05/slavery_black_women_breastfeeding_pt1.php

"My Son is Two and I'm still Breastfeeding! Yeah Breastfeeding Moms. Make your kids as Smart and as Healthy as they can be!" - Lashanda

p.s.
Subscribe to the Black Moms Club Newsletter

This Week on the Black Moms Club

2009-05-15T13:38:00.000-04:00

Hey Mompreneurs,

I wanted to share the latest updates on my social network BlackMomsclub.com, so here is what we are talking about in the BMC Community:

Violence and Black Youth. The Death of Our Children

Degrees for Working Moms

Win an Autographed Copy of Mocha Manual to a Fabulous Pregnancy by Kimberly Seals-Allers

Black Moms Club Newsletter in the works. Are you interested?

Let Daddy take the Kids and You Pay Child Support

Featured Black Moms Club Blog Post:
Are Black Mother's Teaching their Daughters to be Mean?

Black Moms Are Talking About School

2009-04-25T10:13:00.001-04:00

School Seems to be the BIG buzz topic on the Black Moms Club this week.

If you are a mom in school and you would like to connect with other moms in school click here:
http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/forum/topics/moms-in-school

Are you a working mom who wants to go back to school? Here is your chance to go on scholarship. Click here: http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/forum/topics/tyra-banks-wants-to-help

Should Black Parents Boycott Schools What do you think?

Join the discussion on your kids and school bullies. Click here: http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/forum/topics/school-bullies

More to come soon! -LaShanda Henry

Featured Website: Mahogany Momma Magazine
Featured Issue: Seeking Support for Single Mothers
Click here to check it out: http://www.msoyonline.com/mahogany_momma/mom_guides.php

Black Moms Club Celebrates Earth Day!

2009-04-21T15:25:00.000-04:00

Would you like to participate in the Black Moms Club first Contest and Conversation event? For Earth Day 2009, the Black Moms Club has teamed up with Yummy Spoonfuls so that you can find out how to keep your family healthy and happy!

Yummy Spoonfuls, is an organic baby food company created by Agatha Achindu, who has graciously decided to sponsor the first Black Moms Club Contest and Conversation event! We are having a Healthy Choice Webinar and Giveaway tomorrow, Wednesday April 22, 2009 at 7pm est. Agatha will be answering questions regarding organic eating, healthy food tips, how to start living green. As the group that is most adversely affected by obesity, heart disease, and hypertension, we are the ones that tend to eat the least healthy foods. Let’s change that together!

Join us on the Healthy Choice Webinar tomorrow. The first 5 people who join will receive gift certificates to Yummy Spoonfuls, www.yummyspoonfuls.com.

Register for the Healthy Choice Webinar
You can call in over the phone or join us online via your microphone.

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/734689818

Date: Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

LaShanda
To Stay Connected Find me On Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sistasense

This Week on the Black Moms Club

2009-04-20T17:16:00.000-04:00

Tyra Banks Wants to Help Working Moms Go Back To College
http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/forum/topics/tyra-banks-wants-to-help

Black Parents Should Boycott Schools, What do you think?
http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/forum/topics/957102:Topic:56310

An only child versus a child with siblings
http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/forum/topics/an-only-child-versus-a-child

Featured Mommy Blog: Raising Chefs
http://raisingchefs.com/

Obama Spurs Hope in African Nations for Educational Development

2009-04-15T14:29:00.000-04:00

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 31, 2009

Contact: Sarah Hayes
(858) 342-1379
Shayes11@gmail.com

Obama Spurs Hope in African Nations for Educational Development Donations needed to support African attendance at eLearning Africa

Dakar, Senegal – On May 27th eLearning Africa will conduct their fourth pan-African networking event in Dakar, Senegal. eLearning Africa is the continent’s largest annual assembly of eLearning and education professionals from Africa and beyond. The event focuses on discussing and training it’s participants on how to use a variety of technologies for development and education within their different African countries.

“The recent election of US President Barack Obama has elicited an unprecedented frenzy of hope across Africa,” stated Kenyan Journalist, Reuben Kyama. “With an African-American president in office, the majority of the continent’s 750 million people anticipate a new dawn in the realm of socio-economic and political affairs.”

To ensure the participation of Africans with financial constraints, the eLearning Africa conference organizers have set up a scholarship program.
Through the generous support of donors and organizations providing grants, teachers and educational professionals from every African nation and region are provided with the opportunity to learn how to expand their educational systems. Conference participation will help the African practitioners lay the groundwork towards achieving the Millennium Development Goal of "Education for All".

Joseph Kipkoech Langat from SNV North Rift Portfolio, Kenya, was able to network with Oracle at a past eLearning Africa event and has made great educational strides since then.

“Through this initiative, we now see scope to enable improved access to, and quality of, primary education for 72,000 children in the North Rift area,”
stated Langat. “This is the first time that e-schooling has gained traction in Kenya. If we are able to demonstrate success in Eldoret and foster improved engagement among the key stakeholders, including schools and their teachers, the Kenya Private Schools Association, the Ministry of Education (and local government departments), Computer Aid UK, Oracle and others, this success may have the potential to expand significantly beyond the current 72,000 children.”

Applications for scholarships are assessed by the conference Scholarship Committee which includes a rigorous evaluation process. The awards are granted based on the applicant's need and job relevance as well as the funds available to the organizers. All of the funds raised through the eLearning Africa Scholarship Program, are allocated exclusively to African participation. Last year, 10% of the conference participants (more than 150
Africans) were supported by the eLearning Africa Scholarship Program.

For more information on the eLearning Africa Scholarship Program or to make a donation visit www.eLearning-africa.com

eLA – eLearning Africa, 4th International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training May 27 - 29, 2009 Hotel Le Méridien President, Dakar, Senegal

About eLearning Africa
eLearning Africa is a conference organized by ICWE GmbH (www.icwe.net) that focuses on ICT for development, education and training in Africa. The event establishes and links a pan-African network of decision makers from governments and administrations with universities, schools, governmental and private training providers, industry and important partners in development cooperation. Each year a different African country will serve as the venue.

Since 2006, eLearning Africa has gratefully received funds from the following institutions: AfDB (African Development Bank), CIDA (Canadian International Development Agency), GTZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit), IDRC (International Development Research Centre), IICD (International Institute for Communication and Development), KERIS (Korea Education & Research Information Service), Microsoft Africa, PHEA (The Partnership for Higher Education in Africa), SPIDER (Swedish Program for ICT in Developing Regions), UNECA (The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa), UNEP (The United Nations Environment Programme), VVOB (The Flemish Association for Development Cooperation and Technical Assistance), WBI (World Bank Institute) and WWEDU (World Wide Education).

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Do good black fathers exist?

2009-03-26T17:47:00.000-04:00

I just had a really great brainstorming session with Lamar, creator of the Black and Married with Kids blog which he co-writes with his wife Ronnie. We talked about alot of things, but one of the most important was acknowledging the existance of good black fathers. Lamar is one, my hubby is one, I'm sure all the single dads on the Black Moms Club and husbands of happy black wives are one too!

With that thought in mind I wanted to give you guys the opportunity to download an issue from my Mahogany Momma Magazine called Proud Poppas, click here to download.

Let's acknowledge the proud poppas today, can we do that?

Related Topic: Why is it so hard for black women to talk about FATHERS, but so easy to talk about MEN?

Related Topic: Daddy

Related Topic: My Man, My Daddy

Related Topic: Learning How to Deal with Black Men Helped me find the right Black Father...

Related Topic: What's wrong with half siblings and baby daddies?

Recommended Reading
Sometimes Rhythm, Sometimes Blues: Young African Americans on Love, Relationships, Sex, and the Search for Mr. Right
Today’s women expect it all: a successful career, an understanding and equally successful mate, and children—all wrapped up in a white picket fence. But recent studies show that while black women have ascended to form a new middle class and have attained success in the business sector, black men haven’t followed suit. Perhaps as a result, with other sociological and economic factors at play, many successful sistahs are having trouble finding a partner to call their own. Sometimes Rhythm, Sometimes Blues is a groundbreaking anthology that explores the many reasons why—analyzing materialism and financial expectations, single motherhood, bling-bling culture, media representations of African-American gender roles, missing fathers, incarcerated partners, and more—and offers hope from women who have beaten the odds. Writers including Kevin Powell and Victor LaValle weigh in on the men’s side in a “Talking Back” section, while female contributors include Kiini Ibura Asalaam, Shawn E. Rhea, Shani O’Neal, and Asha Bandele.

Brought to you by lhenry : The Black Moms Club

What's New on the Black Moms Club?

2009-03-21T20:56:00.000-04:00

Here are the latest topics on the Black Moms Club:
Scholarships for Working Moms and Dads Too!
Tyra Banks Wants to Help Working Moms Go Back To College
http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/forum/topics/tyra-banks-wants-to-help

New Hit Book Series From SCHOLASTIC Books for Black Girls!!!
http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/forum/topics/957102:Topic:32647

To view all topics visit:
http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/forum

New Fabulous Shops Added:
http://blackmomsclub.ning.com/page/african-american-online

Do you want to be a work at home mom?
Find out how you can be one.
http://createawebsite4profit.com/work-at-home-moms-tips.htm

More to come!
LaShanda Henry

Mahogany Momma's Black Parents Blog

Help The Black Moms Club Support Mothers Surving Abuse and Domestic Violence

Mom Feeds Family of Six on About $4 a Week

Mahogany Momma to Disney Diva!

Is my Baby a Gap Baby?

These Days ... Is Trick or Treating still an option?

Are you ready for the first Black Princess on Disney?

Mommas Are Talking: Raising Black Boys, Domestic Violence, The Black Disney Princess and more...

College Scholarships for Single Black Mothers and Working Moms

Legitimate Work at Home Jobs for Moms

Companies that Specialize in Work at Home Job Opportunities

Companies that hire Virtual Call Agents

Websites that Specialize in Freelance Writing Opportunities

Websites that Specialize in Home-Based Businesses and Jobs for Work at Home Moms

Related Articles:

Search Black Parents Blog

About Mahogany Momma's Black Parents Blog

What a week! Big Things on the Black Moms Club

Black Parenting Sites to See

Videos Every Black Parent Should Watch

Do Good Black fathers exist?

Black Parents Speaking Out on Black Family Issues

Project Working Mom is Back - $4,000 Monthly College Scholarships for Moms and Dads Too!

MomLogic.com and MochaManual.com Debut 2-Part Series on Black Women & Breastfeeding

This Week on the Black Moms Club

Black Moms Are Talking About School

Black Moms Club Celebrates Earth Day!

This Week on the Black Moms Club

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