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![]() Policy and Advocacy Committee ProgressThe Policy and Advocacy Committee finalized and recently launched a new advocacy resource, the organization’s Legislative Policy Platform. The Legislative Platform outlines MOBB United for Social Change’s policy priorities and equips members to be informed about... |
![]() MUSC Calls for Transparent and Expeditious Investigation into the Death of 22-Year-Old Stephon ClarkOn Sunday night, Stephon Clark was doing the same thing that many of us do regularly — he simply walked around the outside of his home with his cell phone in his hand. That night, Stephon was killed in the... |
![]() Parkland ReflectionsOn February 14th of this year, a young man armed with an AR-15 rifle entered his former high school, killed 17 people—mostly students—and injured 15. This was, by no means, the first school shooting we’ve seen; in fact, there have been at least 17 school shootings to date in 2018 alone. In part because of its... |
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![]() Donovan’s Story: 14-Year-Old Father of Twins Defying the OddsMichelle Carter’s voice fills with pride when she talks about her 15 year-old son, Donovan. “He’s incredibly mature and responsible. He doesn’t see himself as doing something remarkable—to him, he’s just doing what he’s supposed to do,” said the proud mom, who is a member of the Moms of Black Boys United, Inc. Private Facebook group. Donovan is the father of twin toddler girls, named... |
![]() Passover to FreedomGo Down, Moses” is commonly known as a “Negro Spiritual”, although it may have earlier origins as a rallying song for escaped slaves who joined Union forces in the Civil War. It is also reported to be a code song for slaves traveling the Underground Railroad out of Maryland. If you are familiar with this song, you may know... |
![]() Brothers!Brothers are the best brothers! They are nurturing, protective, loving and fun! Here is some inspiration from an abolitionist poem: "Am I not a man and brother; Ought I not, then, to be free?" Enjoy these awesome photos... |
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![]() Special Needs Committee Update: Autism Awareness MonthApril is Autism Awareness Month. MOBB United has encouraged moms to be aware of these themes and participate in the following and activities... |
![]() Education and Engagement Committee UpdateHello, Moms of Black Boys United beauties! Happy April! Spring is finally here |
![]() Gifted Learners: Advocating for Screening and Referrals for Children of ColorMy son, Ezekiel, is never without a book in hand and a backpack full of reading on-the-go. As the youngest of five, he probably got read aloud to a little longer and a little more often than his siblings, with me not quite ready to let go of that sweet stage of snuggles and bedtime stories. So, it was no surprise... |
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*Special thanks to C.K. LeDaniel, Rebecca Palermo, and Vivian Nwankpah, Beth Lunde, and Theresa Cunningham, for their contributions in the preparation of the newsletter.* |
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