Being a mom of black sons gives me no option but to live in integrity,authenticity and with an intentionality that other moms might not understand. My sons will always know that no matter how old they are, their mom shows up for and honors their life, their talents, their character, their humanity and existence, which upholds our legacy as a family.

I've been a lifetime member of MOBBUnited since July, 2016. As a Mom of 2 plus a bonus son, all young adults now, I am especially aware of the struggle to advocate for them on a daily basis. I know for sure that my sonshines' light has been affected by the weight of "living while Black" in America. They have attended too many funerals and not enough weddings. I've had to deal with school officials, athletic coaches and other parents showing implicit bias.  Through my work with MOBB United, I can convert my frustration with a broken system to help change the perception of our Black boys and men. I love developing ideas and  creative campaigns with intentional imagery using faces and voices that get our follower's attention.  I can also participate in action-oriented steps like rallies, special events and voter registration campaigns that allow me to do more than post a quote about a trending hashtag on social media. With the 501 c3 and c4 working together, we continue to push the narrative in a positive direction, one accomplishment at a time. 

I want my sons to survive and thrive. 

My sons are beautiful, kind, smart, passionate, and all boy!!! My desire to protect them from all
things BAD is not possible. What I can change is how they are seen, heard, and respected. That
is why MOBB United is an organization that is imperative for the future of our black men in the
country and quite frankly all over the world. Protecting them is my job and I am proud to be a
part of changing the narrative around our precious black boys and men.

My “why” for being a part of MU is so that I can play any part I can in creating a more peaceful world for my Black sons and all of our Black and Brown children. My life’s intention is to advance authentic joy in the world, and to do this, we must have peace, stability, and a world free of bias, discrimination, and hate – often directed at our Black sons.  I will do anything I can to stem the tide of anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders among our children  – often because of the systemic racism and intergenerational trauma that has existed for centuries – and I’m proud to be a part of the MU board that is working so hard on these issues.

I want my sons to survive and thrive. 

The short answer is - Because I don't want my son to have to give his children and grandchildren 'The TALK'. 

The longer answer is that this organization is special. The work we do is vital and hard... filled with vicarious grief. The women MOBB United has attracted as leaders and volunteers are skilled, passionate, caring, and deeply committed to our mission. The sisterhood, friendships, and community of support we've created since we came together in 2016 is unlike anything I've experienced before. It sustains me in the work, and I am proud to be part of this group.

Feeling helpless is stifling. Seeing countless murders being replayed and shared over and over and over again, is traumatizing. I am mother of three Black sons. I wanted to do SOMETHING. I must do something. I joined MOBB United literally on day one. 

Join M.O.B.B. United as we launch Women's History Month with a special surprise guest. She is the former Executive Director of the National Council of Negro Women (2016 - 2022) where she made remarkable strides, she currently serves as their General Counsel. This amazing woman has partnered with Jesse Jackson as General Counsel and Vice President of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and the Citizenship Education Fund. A true freedom fighter, Civil Rights warrior, and Champion of Change, our guest will shine a light on the fight forward as we discuss "The Economics of Mass Incarceration". Tune in, you don't want to miss this!

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Share any part of our whys? 

M.O.B.B. United is committed to creating opportunities for our SonShines to learn and grow.

In 2017, we officially launched our internship program nationally, providing opportunities for young people to gain real-life experience. To date, M.O.B.B. United has hosted 14 interns in the areas of Communication, Policy, Social Media, and M.O.B.B. Connections.

M.O.B.B. United wants to continue to provide opportunities for young men and women to impact the important work being done; we want to assist the coming generations to gain a sense of responsibility to stand up and use their voice.

If you are interested in Policy & Advocacy, Content & Communications, Educational Advocacy, Health & Wellness, Project Management, Strategic Partnerships, or local Chapter Development please email your letter of interest and resume to [email protected]

MOBB United Committees

M.O.B.B. United's Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the day-to-day operations.  Committee members are volunteers who partner with the ED to ensure the work is done. If you are a MOBB and you are interested in volunteering with one of our committees, please take a moment to visit our Volunteer Page.

Policy & Advocacy

Monitor, review, and suggest public policies and develop policy implementation plans for M.O.B.B. United through policy mechanisms such as bills, laws, and regulations in order to prevent and prosecute the use of excessive force and unjustified deadly force against Black men and boys. The Policy & Advocacy committee is also responsible for monitoring incidents involving Black men and boys and initiating an organizational response. [email protected]

Content & Communications

Set and guide the strategy for all communications, website content, public relations messages and collateral to consistently articulate M.O.B.B. United's mission. This includes op-ed Creation, anti-defamation/media monitoring, social media, media relations, communications strategy and creative services & content development. [email protected]

Educational Advocacy

Educational Advocacy assists moms and sons by providing informative resources and referrals, connecting with community organizations, and forming partnerships with schools and other organizations to support the growth, development, and success of Black boys and men. This includes assisting families with issues related to I.D.E.A. and the fair treatment of exceptional students. [email protected]

Health & Wellness

Assist the M.O.B.B. United community in dealing with the trauma associated with the repeated unjustified killings and negative media images of Black males. Primarily addressing anxiety, fear, sadness and PTSD. M.O.B.B. United Health & Wellness aims to be inclusive and accessible to all MOBBs [email protected]

Technology

Organizational tech assistance, which includes building, maintaining, managing the M.O.B.B. United infrastructure to support organization activities. The Tech committee troubleshoots and provides direct assistance to M.O.B.B. United leaders, assists in securing proprietary information, and email assignment and security.  [email protected]

Strategic Partnerships

In direct partnership with the Executive Director, this committee helps to identify, cultivate, and manage the strategic partnerships of both Moms of Black Boys United & Moms of Black Boys for Social Change. [email protected]

Chapter Development

Serving as a resource to local Chapter Leaders, Chapter Development coordinates with members from various states and regions to provide a vehicle to protect and support Black boys and men through influencing local policies and regulations, demonstrating collective political and economic power, changing perceptions, partnering strategically with local/state organizations, and promoting self-care in our respective communities. [email protected]

Do you need assistance? Email [email protected]  

We are closing out our month of "Loving on the Black Man" with The NY Innocence Project. Join us as we talk with Christina Swarns, Executive Director and Kyana Champion, Social Worker. We will be discussing the importance of grace, redemption, and most of all believing in our Black men. They deserve to know that we trust their word and will fight on their behalf!

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