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I Wrote A Whole Kids’ Book So You Would Understand My Child
Children’s books don’t just entertain.
A Mom Searched Everywhere For Toys That Look Like Her Son — And Fisher-Price Came Through
Well, this is the sweetest thing ever.
Watch A Little Girl & Her Mom Meet The Original 'Little Mermaid' & Try Not To Uncontrollably Weep
The touching encounter with Jodi Benson quickly went viral.
My Dad The Bounty Hunter Is The Latest Show To Prove Representation Matters
Netflix’s new animated adventure series centers a Black family — in outer space!
20 Children’s Books To Celebrate Black History Month
From board books to middle readers, these reads capture Black history, Black culture, and Black excellence.
A Texas Teacher Was Ousted After A Student Recorded Him Admitting He’s Racist
The video circulated on social medial before it caught the attention of Pflugerville Independent School District.
Trina McGee Reveals Why Angela Wasn't In The 'Boy Meets World' Finale
The actress, who played Angela Moore for three seasons, was told that the other cast members didn't want her there and to "turn down" her "Black meter."
Lizzo Won Her First Emmy and Her Speech About Size Representation Was So Emotional
The singer took home the award for her reality show 'Watch Out For The Big Grrrls.'
Parents Are Sharing Reactions Of Their Kids Learning The New Little Mermaid Is Black, And It Will Make Your Day
The videos perfectly illustrate why representation is so important.
What I Said When I Had The Other Talk With My Black Daughter
I knew it was coming.
A Minnesota State Senate Candidate Delivered Her Convention Speech While In Labor
Erin Maye Quade ultimately dropped out of the race because her opponent declined to suspend the convention.
Ketanji Brown Jackson's Daughter Had The Best Reply To President Biden’s Quip
Supreme Court Justice Brown’s 21 year old daughter Talia is as quick-witted as her mom.
Serena Williams Published Her Daughter’s Birth Story And It’s Required Reading
Her story highlights how Black women’s lives are at stake when they are dismissed or ignored by medical professionals.
Colin Kaepernick's First Children's Book Celebrates Black Identity
The book, titled ‘I Color Myself Different’ is based off a real-life experience where Kaepernick had to draw a portrait of his family as a child.
Blue Ivy Performed At The Oscars Next To Her Mom Beyoncé
Bey’s daughter is somehow ten already!?
Photographer Behind Viral Photo Of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Beaming Daughter Reveals What It Means To Her
In an essay for TODAY, the photographer said she wanted to ‘provide representation and take photos that show the historic moment from my perspective as a Black woman.’