Posts by Akilah S. Richards
3 Ways We Get Grown-Ass Woman Friendship Wrong (And How to Fix That Shit)
Can you relate to these ways of mismanaging woman friendships? These are great tips to consider for improving our friendships.
Read More3 Radical Reasons I Won’t Apologize For My Black-Girl Hair
#2: “Hair is one of the litany of traits used to criminalize my children.” Here’s how society punishes Black hair – and the powerful resistance of this author’s response.
Read More3 Damn Good Reasons for Your Family to Break Up with School
Has traditional schooling failed your children in any of these ways? There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, but this article has some options that might help.
Read MoreHow to Practice Self-Mothering to Give Yourself the Support You Need
Did you know it’s possible to mother yourself? Society associates nurturing with motherhood, but here’s how folks of all genders can give ourselves comforting care.
Read MoreFear of the Free Black Child – Alternatives to Fear-Based Parenting Amid Police Violence
With police brutality threatening black children’s lives, it’s hard to let them be “carefree.” Here’s a powerful message on education and parenting for the life your kids deserve.
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