What Strangers Shouldn’t Say to My Interracial Family That Doesn’t “Match”
By Alicia Barnes, liciabobesha.com When I was pregnant, I felt sorry for my husband. I knew our child was going to be brown, lighter than me but still brown like me. I knew he was going to have thick... Continue Reading
I’m Mistaken for the Nanny When Out with My Bi-Racial Son
By Nicole of XOJane.com I can still see it — feel it — as clear as yesterday. Four years ago, I had walked to the bodega on the corner of my Brooklyn block and stepped into a rude awakening. All... Continue Reading
My Parents Didn’t Like My (White) Husband
by Alicia Barnes of liciabobesha.com Having a white husband isn’t always easy. Some people suspect we won’t last, or worse, they think we shouldn’t be together. While my husband’s family has always been very supportive of us, my parents have... Continue Reading
Baby Love: DeAnna, George and Georgina
Introduce yourself! D: Hello everyone! I’m DeAnna, and I’m writing you from the beautiful state of Colorado. I have lived here for the past 23 years, but I originally hail from the great state of Texas. I am a stay-at... Continue Reading
Baby Love: Alicia and Petals
Introduce yourself. A: My name is Alicia and I live in Raleigh, NC. I’m a working mom – I teach in the classroom during the day, and I teach an online class in the evenings. I am married to one... Continue Reading
Baby Love: Aja, Lily-Grace and Theo
Introduce yourself. A: Hello! My name is Aja and I live in Brooklyn, NY. I am a stay at home wife and mother. Before that I was a model based in NYC for many years. I am a happily married... Continue Reading
Baby Love: Vanessa and Kennedy
Introduce yourself! V: Hi! I’m Vanessa and my husband and I just moved to Durham, North Carolina from Los Angeles, CA where I lived my entire life. I am now a SAHM after working for two years in higher education.... Continue Reading
Baby Love: Alicia and Ennis
Introduce yourself and your son. A: My name is Alicia, and I live in Starkville, Mississippi, a rural college town. I currently work full time outside of the home, but I’m hopeful in a few months to begin working part... Continue Reading
