Scary Mommy

Oct. 13, 2024

history
By Katie Garrity

An “Inappropriate” Black History Month Door Display Caused Controversy At A Charlotte High School

The “white” and “colored” door entrances were created for a lesson on segregation.

Perspectives
By Tiffany Hammond

I Wrote A Whole Kids’ Book So You Would Understand My Child

Children’s books don’t just entertain.

representation matters
By Katie Garrity

A Mom Searched Everywhere For Toys That Look Like Her Son — And Fisher-Price Came Through

Well, this is the sweetest thing ever.

who's cutting onions?
By Katie Garrity

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.

Add It To The Queue
By Julie Sprankles

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!

news from Texas
By Sarah Aswell

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.

Boy Meets Reality
By Maggie Clancy

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."

For The Big Girls
By Katie Garrity

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.'

Black girl magic
By Krystal Martinez

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.

Book Excerpt
By Helena Andrews-Dyer

What I Said When I Had The Other Talk With My Black Daughter

I knew it was coming.