

11 Black Authors You Should Know
Story time is an essential part of our day. We read anywhere from two to three books each day and as a Black mom, sometimes I have an...


Cauliflower Grits
Cauliflower grits are a new twist on an old classic. As a Southern, grits are one of my favorite breakfast (lunch and dinner) foods. On...


Bringing The 7 Principles of Kwanzaa into 2016
Kwanzaa was founded in 1966 by Maulana Karenga. Because it falls so close to the holidays, many believe that it has a religious...


Meet Our Moms: Ele Jane, LocLivin
I remember being 21 years old and deciding to loc my hair. It was a journey I had been down at least four times before, each time...


Last Minute DIY: Christmas Treats Gift Boxes
Christmas is just two days away! The last minute to-do lists are endless. With all the demands of the holidays it is very easy to forget...


Are Black People Going To Be Touching Me?
It is 5am and I cannot sleep. I literally laid down a couple of hours ago and was jolted awake by the need to type this out, get this...


#BlackDollsMatter: 15 Black Doll Makers You Should Know
A couple of months ago, Kamryn and I were on the Marta train on our way home when this girl, no older than 9 years old, sat down next to...


Meet Our Moms: Shantae Pelt, Coco'Pie Clothing
A significant part of Black Moms Blog is to highlight African American women who are homemakers, homeschoolers, entrepreneurs, and hard...


Yummy Black Bean Burgers
I have seen black bean burgers for years...and would keep it moving. As great as they looked, I did not understand how bean burgers could...


Red Pepper & Onion Brussels Sprouts
I am a huge fan of brussels sprouts and attempt to eat them with every meal that I can. Unfortunately my family does not share my...