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  1. Muffy Mendoza featured panelist on Talk Pittsburgh

    Founder & CEO of Brown Mamas featured on Talk Pittsburgh.

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  2. Brown Mamas Accepted into Facebook Community Accelerator Program

    We are excited and honored to announce that Brown Mamas has been accepted into Facebook’s Community Accelerator Program.

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  3. Rehearsals Underway for 2023 Brown Mama Monologues

    The Brown Mama Monologues is not just a showcase. For four months our mamas are in the storytelling labratory. They are writing, journaling, meditating, building bonds and overcoming the emotions that led them to audition in the first place. Black mothers come to the Brown Mama Monologues hoping to share a part of themselves and…

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  4. Donate

    Brown Mamas is a social good organization that has been working on behalf of Black mothers in Pittsburgh and beyond for over a decade. Through our fiscal sponsorship with New Sun Rising we are able to accept tax deductible donations to continue to: Use the button below to make your tax-deductible donation today!

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    3 Mindset Shifts to be the Best Black Mom to Your Kids

    Hey mama! Quick check-in. How’s your mindset these days? Especially with all that is going on in the world around us. It’s often hard to keep a positive outlook all the time. Heck, even half the time. I don’t believe anyone chooses to dwell in the negative. If you’re looking for some mindset shifts, I’m…

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    First Time College Essentials

    Do you have a high school senior who is college bound? Are you wondering what you should send with them? What to expect? And how to prepare? You are not alone sis! We have compiled some tips (from fellow brown mamas) on getting your graduate prepped and sent off to a good start. Check out…

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    The Black Life Coach List

    Sometimes we feel stuck. Like we need direction. A boost, a push, a nudge… Whether it’s in your personal life or career, a life coach may be the answer you’re looking for. And maybe you’ve already figured out that part but finding one is the next step. Well, here you go! Below you will find…

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    Helping Your Child Transition Back to School Post-COVID

    How prepared were you for the return back to school post-covid?  Whether you’re going from a fully remote to hybrid or even fully in person or a variation, here are some things you can do to help your child transition back to school. If you are a homeschooling mama, veteran or as a result of…

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  9. Brown Mamas is hiring

    We are growing! Brown Mamas is searching for team members to build the value and connectivity of our organization. Brown Mamas exist to elevate the collective Black mothering experience through tribe-building. We do this by creating online and offline safe spaces for our mothers, delivering innovative programming, connecting them with health, education and financial service…

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    Top 5 Hacks for Gardening in Small Spaces

    Are you gardening in a small space? Chances are you live in an apartment, big city or maybe you just don’t have a lot of green space around your house. These 5 Hacks for Gardening in Small Spaces are for you! Innovative Planters Check out this YouTube video that has tons of hacks for gardening…

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    Finding Calm with Jamie of Black Mom Calm

    So, we are doing a thing with Black Mom Calm, Jamie Fleming. This month we have decided to start sharing stories with mommies around the web. We want to connect you with, not only the resources and information to live your best Brown Mama life, but also with the people. So, let’s get to know…

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  12. mindfulness meditation

    Mindfulness Meditation and their Differences

    An overview of mindfulness and meditation and how to incorporate either or both in your life.

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  13. dating tips for black couples

    The BEST Dating Tips for Black Couples

    How can you tell if the person you are dating is wasting your time, or worth the wait.

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  14. Is that your kid’s personality or do they have middle child syndrome?

    Think your kid has middle child syndrome? It’s possible. I’m not a middle child, but I was raised by one, lived with one and now have one.  Let me tell you my little middle surprises me everyday.  I used to think my middle sister was just crazy, or had middle child syndrome.  My younger sister and…

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    5 Mindfulness Books for Black Women

    Mindfulness books for black women are pretty easy to find in a Google search, but books for mindful moms that happen to be Black can be a little more tricky. Oftentimes, mindfulness for Black moms has to take into consideration the societal implications of our blackness and the systemic racial insecurities we’ve had to deal…

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    The Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide for Black Moms

    Finding a gift for moms is hard. Finding a gift for Black moms is even harder. We know this, that’s why we got you covered. From mindful moms to fitness moms and moms who love books, we have curated the Ultimate list of gifts that will inspire and excite the Black mama on your list…

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    10 Black Yoga Instructors on YouTube

    Black Yoga instructors on YouTube are the core of my workout plan. I started doing yoga at the beginning of the pandemic and have had it as a part of my morning check-in for 90 days now. AND, it feels so good sis. I’m hoping that more Brown Mamas begin to check for some of…

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  18. The Road to Growth & Gratitude #SheQuarantines

    Over the next few days, we will be sharing stories from the Brown Mamas’ community about how moms black moms are coping during COVID-19. Follow us with the #SheQuarantines or #BrownMamas. By Nikkia Ingram To think a “virus” could shut down the world has been unfathomable and feels like a movie in one aspect but…

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  19. A Beautiful Mess, Stories to Fuel Your Coronacation

    Over the next few days, we will be sharing stories from the Brown Mamas’ community about how moms black moms are coping during COVID-19. Follow us with the #SheQuarantines or #BrownMamas. by Leah Walker Every day I awake with an anxious and uneasy feeling about what I NEED to accomplish. The laundry NEEDS to be…

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  20. A Beautiful Mess, Stories to Fuel Your Coronacation

    Over the next few days, we will be sharing stories from the Brown Mamas’ community about how moms black moms are coping during COVID-19. Follow us with the #SheQuarantines or #BrownMamas. by Leah Walker Every day I awake with an anxious and uneasy feeling about what I NEED to accomplish. The laundry NEEDS to be…

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  21. Brown Mamas 100 Masks Giveaway for Pittsburgh Moms

    In response to the COVID-19 requirement that all person’s entering public spaces wear a mask, Brown Mamas will be giving away 100 mask and bottles of hand sanitizer to local moms. Moms can sign-up utilizing the embedded form below. The only requirement is that you are able to get to one of the pick-up locations….

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  22. Peace During the Pandemic, Stories to Fuel Your Coronacation

    Over the next few days, we will be sharing stories from the Brown Mamas’ community about how moms black moms are coping during COVID-19. Follow us with the #SheQuarantines or #BrownMamas. by Shannon Musgrove As a mama of a toddler, being grounded during the pandemic is oddly easier for me than when things were “normal.”…

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  23. Therapy for Brown Mamas, Stories to Fuel Your Coronacation

    Over the next 5 days we will share stories from the Brown Mamas’ community purposed with fueling your coronacation. Use the #SheQuarantines and #BrownMamas to follow us on social media. Affirmation: I am allowed to ask for help. Story 3: Therapy for Brown Mamas My introduction to therapy was not like the yellow couch sessions…

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  24. Awakening to My Center, A Story to Fuel Your Coronacation

    Over the next 5 days, Brown Mamas will be sharing stories from Black mothers on how they are surviving the COVID-19 quarantine. Follow us on social media with the #SheQuarantines and #BrownMamas. Thanks for reading. Story Two: Awakening to My Center by Amy Affirmation: I love myself from the inside out. If I let this…

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