Archive - Raising Mothers

We Are Each Other

"Grandma Pearl taught me that if I want you to be free, I am required to do more than just acknowledge your existence."

Sep 16 •

He Doesn’t Linger: Processing the Trauma of Black Lives

"How do you explain to others that in our community there is multi-generational trauma that lives in our bones, lives in the desecrated names we refuse…

Sep 12 •

Regina Cash-Clark

"Stepping It Hotter This Year." Raising Mothers is open for submissions

Now that back to school is out of the way, send us your best work! Plus, so much more.

Sep 11 •

Sherisa de Groot

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Raising Mothers

Naima Coster | Mama’s Writing

"I didn’t grow up with many examples of mothers who considered their own needs as sacred. I’m trying to learn for myself and to normalize it for my…

Sep 5 •

Sherisa de Groot

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August 2024

Ten Questions with Devi S. Laskar

"Read, read, and read. Read every day."

Aug 23 •

Sherisa de Groot

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There's two weeks left to make an instant impact on Raising Mothers

Become a monthly, annual, or founding member and help us reach our goal!

Aug 20 •

Sherisa de Groot

Meet our Editors: Dara Mathis

Plus, Register for KIN KEEPERS this Saturday!

Aug 16 •

Sherisa de Groot

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Story Seeds | “I want readers to feel seen and understood:” A Conversation with YA Author Autumn Allen

We checked in with Autumn to learn more about her process, inspiration, and the impact she hopes to have as a writer.

Aug 13 •

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Gloria Alamrew is Loving the Journey

Welcome to Mom’s the Word! This is where we let our hair down, or off, or up and out. It’s for parents, but also aunties, play cousins, best friends and…

Aug 9 •

Sherisa de Groot

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Christine Platt | Mama’s Writing

"I don’t know if I would have necessarily been open to her living a creative life if I hadn’t been brave enough to do it myself."

Aug 8 •

Sherisa de Groot

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Christine Platt

🎉 Raising Mothers Turns 9! Join the Celebration! 🎉

Help us grow by becoming a paid subscriber! More details inside. Plus everything we've got going on all August long!

Aug 3 •

Sherisa de Groot

July 2024

🥳 Happy Birthday, RAISING MOTHERS!

Nine years of outstanding work sharing narratives of the Global majority. Support our work by contributing to our fundraiser!

Jul 29 •

Sherisa de Groot

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