Neck rolls. Attitude. Ebonics. Baby Daddies. Single Motherhood. These are just a few of the stereotypes that have long plagued Black women, and as a Black mother to mixed daughters, I often find myself facing these stereotypes in both subtle and not-so-subtle ways. Growing up on a military base, I was constantly surrounded by diversity. The stereotypes fed to me through mainstream media mostly went unnoticed. My Jamaican parents tried to prepare me for how the … [Read more...]
Smashing Through Stereotypes: Why I’ll Push My Biracial Kids to Break Them
*This post was sponsored by Mitz apparel & accessories. As always, all opinions are my own. Raising a child is a complicated, beautiful adventure. Raising a biracial child is an adventure that comes with a few complicated twists and turns. Race and identity often become a number one priority, and parents don’t always feel equipped to handle the stereotypes that people have and are directed towards their children. The world is quick to put your child in a … [Read more...]