Is there a more complicated, paradoxical role than being a mother? I can’t imagine any other experience in life that is filled with so much joy and wonder, yet at the same time, so much pain.
It wasn't supposed to...
"Digging Deep:: Motherhood & Race Relations in America" Panel Discussion {Video Above}
Throughout the years, Houston Moms has cultivated hundreds of posts on diversity, race, equality, and has not been afraid to have the tough conversations. We are a diverse...
Recently, my children's school district made the decision, in response to a petition signed by a small but vocal group of parents, to remove author Jerry Craft's books from our library's shelves and postpone his virtual author visit with...
“Who’s the momma?” a washing machine repairman asked me years ago. Looking up from his work, he noticed my swarthy children standing in stark contrast of my almost translucent skin. In his mind, I’m sure the image didn’t jive...
Our country has spent the past few years engaged in conversations around the racial inequalities that plague our society. By now, most of us know what a huge problem this is, and we are looking for ways to fight...
It’s the Year of the Tiger! Happy Lunar New Year!
Every year we get together with extended family for a boisterous feast. We eat traditional foods that symbolize different sentiments. For example, noodles represent happiness and longevity, fish stands for...
February is Black History Month, an annual observance that recognizes the sacrifices and contributions of African Americans and Black people in the United States. The tradition of observing Black History Month began in 1926, but the first official observance...
Happy International Women's Day! Every year on March 8, we celebrate the achievements of women and girls around the world.
In my own little world, this is something to do all year round.
I'm proudly feminist, married to a feminist, and...
One of my students asked me why we celebrate Black History Month. I explained to him that when we first learned of COVID-19 we were told to wash our hands, give each other space, take vitamins, etc. Now, that...
Who Runs the World? Girls! If that song doesn’t pump you up every time you hear it, I don’t know what does!
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March is Women’s History Month and serves as an opportunity for us to be reminded and remember all...
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Houston summer is upon us! Now is a great time to start planning outings in and around town for you and your family. Luckily,...
