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Raising My Son Beyond Stereotypes

May 21, 2024 by Ikeranda Smith in children, mothers, sons, black boys, raising secure kids

Watching my son mature has been a deeply moving experience, not just because he is my son, but because he has blossomed in his own unique time. As a Black queer woman, I approach parenting with a heightened awareness of the historical weight carried by Black boys.

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May 21, 2024 /Ikeranda Smith
boys, black boys, love, mothersandsons
children, mothers, sons, black boys, raising secure kids

The Ironic Day For Mother's

May 14, 2024 by Ikeranda Smith in Black Women, relationships, mothers, black mothers, love

I'm a bit late in penning this post, but honesty is always the best policy, right? Mother's Day took on a different hue for me this year. While my children and wife never fail to shower me with love, it's also a time for reflection, a dive into the complexities of my role as a mother, influenced not only by my personal experiences but also by the intricate threads of matrilineal lineage.

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May 14, 2024 /Ikeranda Smith
love, mothers, healing, parents
Black Women, relationships, mothers, black mothers, love

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