Despite continued attacks on Queer and Trans families, we are choosing to resist by focusing on the power of Queer family, Queer love, and Queer joy! We invite you to counter hatred with celebration by lifting our voices to sing, moving our bodies to dance, and reminding ourselves that through the challenges we face every day we continue to live … Continue reading Black Queer Family Joy
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Trina Greene & Son, Terrence, 14 “My passion is the fight for equity and justice. I am passionate about ensuring that racism is eliminated and Black children are raised with a deep sense of self, cultural pride and Black joy.” Trina Greene Read More about Trina's Unique Passion https://parentingoc.com/oc-families/oc-moms/moms-with-unique-passions/
Join us in celebrating our 5th annual Black Mama Magic event in Los Angeles on May 7th!
By Dianne Anderson for PRECINCT REPORTER NEWS APRIL 6, 2023 Critical race theory in school curriculum stirs up resistance everywhere, and that’s where Trina Greene Brown comes in with Parenting for Liberation, teaching Black parents how to teach their children what traditional schools won’t touch. Her nonprofit offers support and tools to recover from the … Continue reading “Groups Support Black Parents and Students”
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Join Parenting for Liberation in Celebrating Black Queer Parents! Too often queerness and Blackness are twisted and disfigured to appear disconnected from each other, but we know queerness is woven seamlessly and beautifully into Blackness. We existed before we were brought here, we are here now, and there are queer Black people in the future! This … Continue reading Parents Day 2022
bit.ly/daddyday22 Despite negative narratives in the media, we know Black fathers are playing an important and present role in the lives of their children. Black dads, we see you and celebrate you! Join us for our annual Black Daddy Day as we bring conversations on Black fatherhood, intergenerational healing, positive communication and co-parenting to the … Continue reading Black Daddy Day 2022
"In search of my mother's garden, I found my own."Alice Walker In honor of Black motherhood, Parenting for Liberation is celebrating our 3rd annual Black Mama Magic event! This year we are bringing Black Mamas in Los Angeles together for an intimate outdoor gathering centering the connection between motherhood and mother nature. Through connecting with plants and the natural … Continue reading Black Mama Magic
As part of our 2022 goals to Listen & Amplify Parent Voices, our Community Organizer, jay brissette, has been holding space virtually for the last two months for Black parents and caregivers to connect, share experiences, and participate in solution-making. Black parents have raised valid concerns and challenges around their own fatigue and exhaustion, barriers in access to … Continue reading Listening Sessions