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Boob Tube, Career, Kids & Parenting, Working Moms · November 12, 2015

Why Bow from Black-ish is the Ultimate Working Mom #blackish


Why Bow from Black-ish is the Ultimate Working Mom

If you are a fan of the ABC hit comedy Black-ish like I am, then you know that it’s quirky comedy mixed with family lessons that sometimes tug at your heartstrings is must-see TV. It is refreshing to watch an African American sitcom with an old school sensibility and new school feel. I enjoy the show for many reasons, one of which is that I see myself and my family in some of the characters. Rainbow ‘Bow’ Johnson (acted brilliantly by Tracee Ellis Ross), the mother and would-be sensible one, is a modern heroine of epic proportions. She plays wife, mother of four, anesthesiologist, and daughter-in-law while leaping tall buildings in a single bound. Like many of us, Bow wears many hats and juggles them imperfectly. She’s no one’s June Cleaver, but even in TV land, no one can be that perfect—which is why I am a fangirl of hers, flaws and all.

Bow’s most endearing characteristic is that she is playing the role so many of us portray in our own lives—that of a career woman. So I thought I would share my reasons for Why Bow from Black-ish is the ultimate working mom. In the day and age of the woman who has it all (at least on the surface), Bow is a breath of fresh air.

She Keeps It Real

Bow doesn’t try to front or put on airs for anyone. She forgets things (like not leaving the hamburger meat in her car only to notice two days later), isn’t the best cook (or so says her mother in law), and isn’t winning any Mom of the Year awards any time soon. But she isn’t trying to, either, so she wins.

She Doesn’t Apologize for Being a Working Mom

Bow is a proud doctor and embraces being a working mom without giving excuses or sharing why she chooses to have a career. She isn’t always able to attend every function and event her kids are involved in, but she works hard at juggling her hectic work schedule with being a mom. No, we may not be able to have it all, but being fulfilled professionally and personally is nothing Bow wants to apologize for.

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She Endures Her In-Laws

Bow’s in-laws are a piece of work. Mother-in-law Ruby is so not pleased with her mama’s boy of a son marrying such a “modern” woman, and yet, Bow keeps her head up and endures her verbal brutality like a pro. And her father-in-law, Pops, is always finding himself in some sort of trouble, so Bow is always busy dealing with their theatrics. Bow is also a hero for allowing her in-laws to live with her family—something I don’t most of us could do.

She Doesn’t Try to Do It All

Bow knows and understands her limitations, so she doesn’t try to do everything. This is a lesson most of us can learn from, because us moms pride ourselves on being able to bring home the bacon, fry it in the pan, and feed it to our families. If we accentuate and build off of our strong points while “outsourcing”or downplaying our weaknesses, it can allow is to be better moms.

She Asks for Help

I love the relationship Bow has with Dre, her husband. And because she isn’t afraid of asking for help or sharing tasks, their parenting prowess is on point.

I don’t know about you, but I truly enjoy seeing women of color being portrayed in a fun and positive manner. Add to that, a working mama who is all about her kids and family—we’ve got to keep these types of images in primetime.

Are you a fan of Bow and the rest of the Blackish clan?


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Comments

  1. Joyce Brewer (@MommyTalkShow) says

    November 12, 2015 at 9:06 pm

    I’ve loved the show from the beginning.
    Wednesday nights I sit back & chuckle when I watch Blackish, plus do my best to send a few supportive tweets.
    It’s a groundbreaking show with a groundbreaking actress showcasing Black moms.

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    • The Cubicle Chick says

      November 12, 2015 at 9:34 pm

      I was late to the Blackish train and only started watching towards the end of the first season. So glad I did. It’s a very entertaining show and well written too. 🙂

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May we continue to have crazy/fun adventures toget May we continue to have crazy/fun adventures together. You deserve an overflow of serendipity, and all the joy I can provide. Still celebrating—Happy Birthday, Mommy! 🎉🎉🎉
Worked hard all week so we deserved a little treat Worked hard all week so we deserved a little treat. ✌🏾
My novel ‘A Clermont Lane Wedding’ is certainl My novel ‘A Clermont Lane Wedding’ is certainly not biographical, but there are traces of my life all up and down this book (hint hint). It’s a perfect Spring Break read!

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