Hello Meltingpot Readers,
Even though it seems like we are now in the age of Instagram, I still enjoy and appreciate the information and community I find on blogs. Between you and me, I don’t want to read an entire essay on Instagram. I still think of blogs as reliable and relatable sources of information. Duh, that’s why I still show up here on the Meltingpot every week.
Anywho, I wanted to share four awesome blogs written by four awesome writers and curators who understand that we all still yearn for community and quality content about this unpredictable journey called motherhood. Please check these blogs out and let them know how you got there.
Raising Mothers
From their website: “Raising Mothers is a literary magazine for parenting femmes of color that exists at the intersection of art, scholarship, and community. We aim to elevate our voices, share our stories, talk about our issues, represent our culture, cultivate community, preserve our history, and celebrate our joy.” I love their essays and commentary from voices of color all around the world.
Mater Mea
Mater Mea is as beautiful to look at as it is to read. From their website: “mater mea is a website that tells the stories of women at the intersection of motherhood and career. Launched in 2012, the site offers a more realistic depiction of Black women in the many spaces they occupy: as mothers, daughters, employees and employers, lovers, and friends.”
Are Those Your Kids?
Diedre Anthony has been blogging about raising mixed-race kids since 2015. More than a personal diary, it’s a resource for anyone navigating multiracial motherhood. From her website she says, ” I discuss all things culture, multicultural resources, curly hair and motherhood.” She also curates a Facebook group for her community with more than 2000 members.
De Su Mama
I only recently stumbled on De Su Mama but instantly fell in love with the content. Multiracial motherhood and raising bilingual children are two key components of this blog that I haven’t found elsewhere. Also, there are recipes! From the website: De Su Mama is “a space where multiracial motherhood is examined and celebrated.”
