Single, black and fabulous moms
Halle Berry's way of producing and raising kids might be the wave of the future, as more and more women of all colors are having children without the support of marriage.
Is marriage worth it for black women? These women say, 'Yes!'
OPINION - When you look at the numbers, and weigh them against the alternative of permanent singledom, the struggle for marriage might seem pointless to many of us...
Nia Long covers Essence, says she's 'single and satisfied'
theGRIO REPORT - Emblazoned over Nia Long's family photo is the headline "Single, Satisfied & Raising Her Boys" -- and this is causing quite a stir. While Long looks radiant, and her children appear to be relaxed and happy, some are questioning the pride with which the seasoned thespian embraces raising two children out of wedlock.
Do judges often have an anti-'baby mama' bias?
CLUTCH - Royce Reed claims that Judge Tim Shea has a particular problem with women who have children out of wedlock with NBA players and has filed a motion to have him removed from the case...
Greeting cards for black single moms spark ire
theGRIO REPORT - Hallmark simply making a good business decision or should people of color be offended by their choice?...
Huckabee doubles down on bashing minority single mothers
OPINION - By casting single mothers with one giant, disrespectful net, and targeting minorities in particular, Huckabee is playing with fire...
Blacks struggle with 72 percent unwed mothers rate
HOUSTON, Texas (AP) - This number is inseparable from the work of Dr. Natalie Carroll, an obstetrician who has dedicated her 40-year career to helping black women...
Black women busier than all others
Statistics show that African-American women work significantly more hours per year than other women...
Army discharging single mom who refused deployment
SAVANNAH, Georgia (AP) - Spc. Alexis Hutchinson, an Army cook stationed at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, was arrested in November after skipping her unit's deployment flight...
US Army charges single mom who refused deployment
SAVANNAH, Georgia (AP) - Spc. Alexis Hutchinson, a 21-year-old Army cook from California, could face a prison sentence if she is convicted in a court-martial...
