Dope Black Kid
I’m a mother of two dark-skinned, unequivocally black boys who will one day be black men. I’m pulling a double shift; simultaneously showing them that a strong black woman deserves ease and softness and teaching them to be kind in a world that all too often doesn’t see their humanity.
I’ve recently had to talk about modulating your tone, taking a deep breath, and trying to be non-confrontational with my number one. I think it broke both of our hearts. As for the little one, how do I tell him that his irrepressible wit and charm won’t always be enough?
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