Twenty-six years ago, a beautiful baby boy inducted me into parenting. His birth was not as difficult as TV dramas portrayed, … [Read more...] about Raising A Black Son: A Fight to Flourish
Raising my Black Boys
Raising my sons has always been a pleasure. I don’t know when the flip switched from joy to fear, but I constantly … [Read more...] about Raising my Black Boys
Let’s Support ALL Black Boys
It should go without saying, but all Black boys are unique. Each is a complex mix of talents, gifts and desires, and each … [Read more...] about Let’s Support ALL Black Boys
What Black Boys Want: It’s Not as Complicated as You Think
So much is being written about Black boys and men that sometimes, as a Black woman and mother, it’s hard to separate my own … [Read more...] about What Black Boys Want: It’s Not as Complicated as You Think
Understanding (& Helping) Black Boys
On the whole, black boys fare worse that white boys on just about every measure: They are more likely to fail in schools, … [Read more...] about Understanding (& Helping) Black Boys
To Help Black Boys, Listen to Black Men
A note from Jennifer: A week ago, in light of the shooting deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile and 5 Dallas police … [Read more...] about To Help Black Boys, Listen to Black Men
Why We Need to Worry About Black Boys
We have a problem. A continuing, lingering, painful problem. Black moms and dads and grandparents throughout this country … [Read more...] about Why We Need to Worry About Black Boys
