Founder & CEO of Brown Mamas featured on Talk Pittsburgh.
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Founder & CEO of Brown Mamas featured on Talk Pittsburgh.
Read moreWe are excited and honored to announce that Brown Mamas has been accepted into Facebook’s Community Accelerator Program.
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreBrown 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!
Read moreHey 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…
Read moreDo 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…
Read moreSometimes 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…
Read moreHow 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…
Read moreWe 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…
Read moreAre 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…
Read moreSo, 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…
Read moreAn overview of mindfulness and meditation and how to incorporate either or both in your life.
Read moreHow can you tell if the person you are dating is wasting your time, or worth the wait.
Read moreThink 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…
Read moreMindfulness 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…
Read moreFinding 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…
Read moreBlack 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…
Read moreOver 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…
Read moreOver 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…
Read moreOver 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…
Read moreIn 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….
Read moreOver 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.”…
Read moreOver 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…
Read moreOver 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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