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Empowering Black Parenting: Tips and Insights That Matter

NNPA NEWSWIRE — As a Black person, you are probably finding that the journey of being a good parent is laced with more parenting challenges than you expected, especially as the world is changing rapidly around you. If you feel like you could do with some more tools to help you navigate this journey, then you are in the right place.

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Parenting is a challenge for all cultures, considering that you have the desire to transmit knowledge, love, and acceptance to your child so they can be prepared to go on the journey that matters. This involves having open conversations about the world they live in, prioritizing emotional wellness, and more.

As a Black person, you are probably finding that the journey of being a good parent is laced with more parenting challenges than you expected, especially as the world is changing rapidly around you. If you feel like you could do with some more tools to help you navigate this journey, then you are in the right place.

Empowering Black parenting is all about honoring your heritage, nurturing emotional well-being, and giving your children the strategies to survive in an increasingly complex and dangerous world.

Centering Culture and Identity Early

The biggest gift that African American parenting can bestow upon its children is a strong sense of identity. In a world that’s constantly pulling them in all directions, they need an anchor that will show them who they are and where they stand.

You can begin this journey early by making everyday choices relevant to your culture:

Choosing books that feature Black protagonists
Listening to music and experiencing art that’s rooted in Black culture
Watching movies that have brilliant, strong African American actors and actresses (Black Panther being one great example)
Sharing family stories and showing Black family dynamics that display resilience and achievement

It’s not about celebrating Black History Month and then forgetting about it for the rest of the year.

Having Open Conversations about the World They Live In

The world is getting increasingly complicated and complex. It’s not the same as when you or your parents grew up, and that needs to be acknowledged.

Your children need to understand the world they live in so they can navigate it better. This is especially true for African American children living in certain parts of the United States, where they are in more danger than in other spaces.

Keep your conversations at age-appropriate levels, but start having these conversations right now. These chats about fairness, justice, safety, and self-advocacy will ensure your children process their experiences, rather than internalizing confusion, fear, or even shame.

Advocating Within Educational Spaces

The cost of childcare in NYC can be exorbitant, and if you cannot do without it, then you will want to find a way to advocate for your child in such educational places. You want your child to go into these spaces and feel accepted, loved, and supported.

They should be treated fairly, supported fully, and challenged appropriately, so:

Attend the meetings
Communicate regularly with the teachers
Understand the school policies
Join any additional extracurricular activities as necessary

Remember that advocacy isn’t about confrontation but about collaboration.

Focusing on Emotional Wellness

Your child needs to be emotionally healthy as much as they need to do well academically. That emotional wellness comes from you and the skills you transmit to them.

For generations, emotional struggles were ignored, unnamed, and relegated to the sidelines or minimized. The time has come to remove that silence, to break that cycle.

Teach your children to name their feelings, practice empathy, and seek help when they feel overwhelmed with their emotions or anything else. Your children need to know that you will be there for them no matter what emotional hurdle comes their way.

Modeling Financial and Life Skills

We live in a capitalistic society where financial knowledge, or lack thereof, can make a huge difference in a child’s life. Start modeling financial and life skills right now, speaking to your child about it regularly so they don’t miss out on this important capability.

Teaching basic financial literacy, goal setting, and decision-making skills will go a long way in the future. Start a 529 College Savings Plan for them so they don’t have to go into heavy debt for their education in the future.

Encouraging Joy, Rest, and Play

Life isn’t just about toiling away at some task until you die. It should also be joyous and beautiful.

You can help your children by making space for them:

To be creative
To laugh freely
To explore interests
To experiment, and more

You will also benefit from rest, so teach self-care not only to your child but to yourself as well. Practicing healthy boundaries will also help here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Can Black Parents Challenge Stereotypes Through Everyday Actions?

As Black parents, you are probably going to notice stereotypes being foisted upon your children regularly. People are ignorant, and there’s nothing you can do about them.

But you can make your child’s identity and individuality strong enough that they can handle all of these prejudices without faltering. Affirmations, positive reinforcement, and consistent support remind children that they are capable, valued, and deserving of opportunity.

How to Build Strong Black Parenting Support Networks?

Children need a community of supportive people around them, and that’s why building a strong support network around you is going to be crucial. It’s not only for your child, but also for yourself.

You can’t do it all yourself, no matter how much you would like to. Having a group of friends, family members, loved ones, and colleagues who all support you in this parenting journey is going to ensure you don’t burn out on the journey.

It will also teach your child about teamwork and the importance of good friendships and strong family roots.

Empowered Black Parenting Raises Confident Children

Empowering Black parenting is rooted in intention, love, and vision. It honors the past while actively shaping a better future.

Take the steps listed above, and it will ensure you equip your children with all the skills necessary to take on the world as it comes at them, without breaking down or becoming anxious. Every conversation, tradition, and lesson contributes to raising children who know who they are and believe in what they can become.

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Jovita Moore Mural Still Has Not Been Repainted in Grant Park

ATLANTA VOICE — A mural depicting late journalist Jovita Moore, painted on the exterior wall of a building now occupied by Bellwood Coffee in Grant Park, was painted over in April. Moore passed away in 2021 after decades of working in Atlanta television news. Bellwood Coffee owners stated in May they were unaware of Moore’s identity or significance to the community before painting over the mural.
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At the corner of Boulevard, SE. and Rosalia St., SE., directly across the street from an abandoned home and a Methodist Church, is Bellwood Coffee. One of hundreds of coffee shops in Atlanta, this place of business would not be worth a solitary discussion if not for the way its exterior walls are currently painted. There was once a mural depicting the late Jovita Moore, a beloved journalist who worked in Atlanta for decades. Moore, who passed away in 2021, mentored many of the people you see on television newscasts today. Though her legacy will never be forgotten, it was the mural of her image that was erased.

In April, members of the Grant Park community voiced their disgust at the mural, which graced a side wall of the building now occupied by Bellwood Coffee’s Grant Park location, before it was painted over. In its place are the words “Bellwood Coffee; Cocktails, Biscuits, Dry Goods, Air Conditioning. *Heat Too”. In May, the business owners responded to the community pushback on social media by acknowledging they did not know who Moore was before painting over her image. And later admitted that they did not attempt to find out what she meant to the community.

On May 21, the Bellwood Coffee Instagram account had a post about being “in close contact with Jovita’s family and are actively working on next steps in this process.” Two months later, the mural has not been replaced, repainted, or repositioned on the property. Nothing has been done. Black history is often erased, most recently by the current Presidential administration, but oftentimes on a smaller, quieter scale. The mural was originally painted by muralist Tommy Bronx, who had been in contact with the business owners about repainting it. As of July 6, Tommy Bronx had responded to a direct message via his Instagram account from The Atlanta Voice about any updates on his plans to repaint the mural.

“We’re currently working on it. You should see some movement in the weeks to come,” he wrote in a response.

On Monday, July 6, the business had several patrons inside and was running smoothly with three employees manning the counter. The Atlanta Voice dropped by Bellwood Coffee to get a look at the exterior wall where the mural once stood as a memorial to a journalist and mother who lost her life to brain cancer at the young age of 54. Moore’s image added some color to the block. The grey wall in its place does not.

A direct message was sent to the Bellwood Coffee Instagram account, and there hasn’t been a response as of 7 p.m. on Monday.

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‘Proud to Hang Her from a Tree’: Man Arrested for Threatening Black Senator

ATLANTA DAILY WORLD — A New York man faces felony hate crime charges for allegedly posting a threat against New York State Senator Lea Webb. James A. Crosby, 49, of Binghamton, was arrested by New York State Police after investigators determined he posted a threatening comment on a social media news post about a Juneteenth celebration.
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A New York man is facing felony hate crime charges after allegedly posting that he’d be “proud to hang” New York State Senator Lea Webb from a tree in response to a news story about a Juneteenth celebration.

James A. Crosby, 49, of Binghamton, was arrested June 23 by New York State Police after investigators determined he posted a threatening comment on a WBNG 12 News Facebook post. “I’d be proud to hang her from a tree,” Crosby wrote, according to WBNG.

Crosby was charged with making a terroristic threat as a hate crime, a class C felony, per the New York State Police. He is currently being held at Broome County Jail.

During the subsequent investigation, state police found Crosby was in illegal possession of firearms despite being prohibited from owning them due to a prior felony conviction. Investigators recovered a rifle, a large-capacity ammunition feeding device, and a firearm suppressor — all prohibited under New York state law, per the NYSP.

Crosby was charged with four additional counts of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, all class D felonies.

Webb, who represents New York’s 52nd Senate District, had been a featured speaker at a Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony at Binghamton City Hall, where the celebration included prayers and the singing of the Black national anthem.

Police said Crosby’s comment was posted in response to a WBNG news story covering the event.

The day before his arrest, Crosby posted a Facebook apology claiming the comment “was not intended to be racial in any way” and was made in reference to what he described as a “criminal,” citing criticism of Webb over her use of nonprofit legal aid in a foreclosure case — a matter state watchdogs said created an appearance of a conflict of interest, per the Ithaca Voice. He was arrested the following day.

Webb issued a public statement June 25 condemning the threat.

“It was extremely disappointing and hurtful to see the now-deleted threat and attacks on my life in response to a story about Juneteenth, a national holiday that recognizes the ending of slavery in America,” she said. “Feedback and thoughts on policy are one thing, but to make a public call for lethal violence is absolutely unacceptable and dangerous. We must recognize our shared humanity and reject violence in all forms.”

She thanked Gov. Kathy Hochul, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and law enforcement for their “swift response.”

Following Crosby’s comments, social media users called for a boycott of his contracting business, Crosby Home Improvements.

The Binghamton City Democratic Committee also called for an investigation into the incident before his arrest.

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CARICOM: Strengthen Integration for Future Generations

NEW YORK CARIB NEWS — Outgoing CARICOM Chairman Terrance Drew called on regional leaders to build a stronger and more effective Caribbean Community that benefits future generations. Speaking at the 51st Regular Meeting, Drew urged modernization of governance structures and improved implementation of Community decisions to make CARICOM safer and more prosperous.
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Speaking Sunday at the opening of the 51st Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government in Saint Lucia, Dr. Terrance Drew said the region must modernize its governance structures, improve the implementation of Community decisions, and ensure CARICOM becomes safer, more prosperous, and more relevant to the lives of its citizens.

The meeting, being held under the theme “CARICOM: From Resilience to Renewal in a Changing World,” coincides with the Community’s 53rd anniversary. During the ceremony, Dr. Drew formally handed over the rotating CARICOM chairmanship to Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister, Philip J. Pierre.

Reflecting on his six-month tenure as chairman, Drew praised fellow regional leaders for maintaining their commitment to democracy, good governance, unity, and the rule of law despite mounting global economic and geopolitical challenges.

“Throughout these challenges, CARICOM chose engagement over isolation. Together, we reaffirmed our commitment to a fair and rules-based international trading system and ensured that the interests of small developing states continued to be heard.”
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He highlighted progress made in strengthening the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, including deeper trade cooperation, expanded labour mobility, and efforts to lay the foundation for long-term economic growth. Drew also noted the Community’s growing partnerships beyond the Caribbean, particularly with the African Union, while stressing that every international partnership should advance the interests of all parties involved.

The outgoing chairman also expressed appreciation to Dr. Carla Barnett and the CARICOM Secretariat for their professionalism and unwavering support during his tenure.

“Whenever I called, you answered. Whenever support was required, you and your team responded with diligence, competence, and excellence.”

Dr. Drew urged the Secretariat to continue preserving its impartiality while faithfully implementing decisions made by Heads of Government, saying that balance has helped strengthen the regional integration movement.

The conference continues in Saint Lucia with regional leaders expected to deliberate on key issues including regional security, climate resilience, trade, economic integration, food security, Haiti, reparations, and strengthening the CSME.

Based on reporting by New York Carib News.

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