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Remembering Michael Jackson: Motown 25th

Judy — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:01:30 +0000

Everyone has a Michael Jackson story. You know, some strange anecdote or tale of how one of MJ’s songs was the soundtrack for a memorable evening or event. As kids, we were such fanatics of Michael that Dad banned us from saying his name. How crazy? That’s when we started calling him “MJ.” It was [...]

A Health Reform Agenda for Black America

Judy — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:59:16 +0000

Martin Luther King, Jr, called health inequality the “most shocking and inhumane” of all forms of inequality. As we sit at the cusp of sweeping legislative reform to fix our ailing health care system, Americans who believe in social justice and equality must stand up and support a public health insurance plan that would provide access to affordable, quality coverage for all Americans.

Are Black Moms Welcome at Momlogic?

Judy — Fri, 22 May 2009 21:01:48 +0000

Last night I spent way too much time on the internet. What had my attention? The intolerance on Momlogic.com. I came across a new series of articles by Kimberly Seals Allers, editor of mochamanual.com, offering a decidedly different point of view than what you’d normally find on Momlogic. Kimberly is a published author who writes from [...]

Michelle Obama, Black Women and the Mommy Wars: Why Some Feminists Just Don’t Get It

Judy — Thu, 21 May 2009 23:23:55 +0000

Are the choices that black mother’s make–such as working outside the home–different from white mothers? It depends who you ask. Last week Bonnie Erbe, U.S. News & World Report contributing editor, in response to a Mother’s Day editorial published by Melissa Harris-Lacewell in the Sacramento Bee, ignited another battle in the never-ending mommy wars. [...]

Michelle Obama: Breaking Stereotypes, Promoting Health

Judy — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 23:07:56 +0000

Much has been made in recent weeks about Michelle Obama’s well-toned arms. Some are even calling for her to cover up, saying it’s unbecoming of a first lady to show too much skin. But by exposing her biceps, Michelle is sending a powerful message—and we ought to listen.