In this issue of Black By Degrees
magazine, we present various aspects of
Black motherhood. In light of recent
news events, we see reflections of
Langston Hughes’ description of Black
motherhood as “not a crystal stair, full
of tacks, splinters and boards torn up.”
But, we are also encouraged by the
declaration of the mother in Hughes’
Mother to Son poem that she is “still a
climbin’, reachin’ and turnin’”.
So, while we include a heartrendering view of what it was
like to be a Black mother during slavery, we also share a few
chuckles at the all too familiar tv moms we’ve come to know
and love. Throw in songs of tribute to mothers by popular
musical artists and a remembrances of great Black women in
history who were also mothers, we are exposed to a full
portrait of what is like to be a Black mom.
Also in this issue, we include short essays by mothers who
are just ordinary people. We are also excited to introduce a
new feature of highlighting Black owned and/or led nonprofits
that relate to the theme of the month. Another feature we’re
excited about is “A Most Interesting Black” where we’ll honor
an AfricanAmerican person we think deserves special
recognition. This month, that person is Toni Stone, the first
woman to play in the Negro Leagues.
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