Black Moms of Suburbia

10/01/2026

TOMORROW at 9 PM (ET) we are excited to welcome Special Guest Nikole Hannah-Jones to our You don’t want to miss this important conversation.

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We’re inviting you to our first a forum for us to be responsive in the moment to the big stories of the day. Especially when those stories have to do with us!

New York Times Staff Writer Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of the 1619 Project, opened up a firestorm when she wrote about how she has second-guessed her decision to send her child to an “underperforming”, predominantly Black school instead of a predominantly white and top-performing school.

It has sparked so much conversation among Black parents that we decided we Mocha Moms also need to talk about it.

09/22/2026

Historically, Black women have been considered the backbone of their faith communities, outnumbering men in the pews. But there is a disturbing trend that the church must address.

“Though we as Black women are among the most religious groups in the United States, there is an exodus of Black women missing from churches for a variety of reasons, and some of us aren’t just leaving a specific congregation; we are leaving the faith completely,” wrote Sarita Lyons in 2024.

“I believe our collective eyes, ears, and empathy are the tools we need to make sure Black women aren’t invisible, ignored in the church, or unnoticed and unfound when they depart.

Whether you are in leadership or are a lay parishioner in the pews, we each have a part to play in helping one another stay rooted where God plants us so we can flourish in our lives and local churches.”
https://chrst.today/4xPz6Ot

08/28/2026

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Two single mothers are redefining how they choose to parent their children.

📷: Bleu Papi

08/04/2026

WARESPACE OPENS NEW PLANO HUB FOR GROWING SMALL BUSINESSES

A former retail space is getting a new purpose. WareSpace has opened its newest North Texas location in Plano, creating flexible warehouse space for more than 160 small businesses to grow and thrive.

🚀 What the new hub offers:

📦 Flexible warehouse suites from 200–2,000 square feet
🔑 24/7 secure access and climate-controlled spaces
🚚 Loading docks, industrial racking and business amenities
🤝 Conference rooms, shared kitchens and networking spaces
🎉 Grand opening open house on Aug. 6 featuring local tenants and vendors

Designed for entrepreneurs who have outgrown garages or storage units, WareSpace provides an affordable next step without the commitment of a traditional industrial lease.

📍 700 E. Plano Parkway | Plano
📅 Open House: Aug. 6

🔗 Read more at Local Profile.
Photo: WareSpace

08/03/2026

She was laid off from Google in 2024. She used her savings and severance pay and rented out her guest room on Airbnb to fund a gap year.

(Credit: Courtesy of Trinette Faint)

07/18/2026

07/02/2026

Mara Brock Akil, creator of "Girlfriends," and "The Game" has a book signing for her debut novel, "The Revelation of Dionne Daphne," at Morehouse College on Wednesday.

06/24/2026

In honor of Octavia Butler's birthday, here's your reminder that Warner Bros. is officially moving forward with the long-awaited film adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s acclaimed 1993 sci-fi novel, 'Parable of the Sower', and has tapped Melina Matsoukas to direct.

https://blexmedia.com/melina-matsoukas-adaptation-of-octavia-e-butlers-parable-of-the-sower/