While living in Los Angeles I began marching with BLM, and fighting for justice.  At the same time, I was editor of a news outlet where I learned about the "system" of incarceration.  So I helped garner visibility of unfair cases online.  To this day, my passion for the safety and well-being of our boys and young men continues.  

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.

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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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]