Declaration of Independence from Fragility

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that ​all [HUMANS] are created equal, that they are ​endowed by their Creator with certain ​unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, ​Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."

Black mothers have been denied these rights ​since the inception of this country. So let's take ​up space and give ourselves permission to ​pursue the lives we deserve and not the ones ​designed for us.

I am drafting our independence from White ​and male fragility. Help me by submitting your ​grievance. Be heard!

In 2019, I took on a wild ride of solo parenting to give my kiddos, the JSquad, the best life possible. With a degree in history, a lifetime in performing arts, and a whole lot of guts and faith, I made the leap from teaching to arts administration. But wait, there's more! I also decided to come out and be fully myself. And that's how MetaCocoMom was born. I want to invite all my fellow Cis-Black women to come together and create a community that empowers afrofuturism through parenting, dating, self-care, and self-discovery. In a world that can still be so harsh to Black women who choose to live on their own terms, we are the new generation of Black moms, smashing family curses and lighting up generational greatness.