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That makes it two novels in five months, and I must say that while I missed my original deadline in February, I am so excited to have this one finished. The support you all showed me during the first release made me warm and fuzzy and so many of you reached out and asked when the next one would be. Well, here you go!

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Holidays, Kids & Parenting, On A Personal Note, Parenting · May 3, 2021

What I Want For Mother’s Day This Year


You might be surprised about what I want for Mother's Day. And if you're a mother of a Black child, you probably want this too.

I’ve had my tribe celebrate me being a mother for 27 years. My first Mother’s Day was in 1994, and I remember how wonderful it was to receive flowers and candy. I had just become a mom then–my son was born in April, so we were still both adjusting to being a team. I remember thinking that I wanted all Mother’s Day to be like my first one; surrounded with my son and people who love me and my motherhood.

Fast forward to me being the mom of two humans. There’s still a lot of pomp and circumstance that comes with Mother’s Day. My family knows me well and they almost always get me Sephora gift cards, flowers, technology like AirPods, and a brunch meal pre-pandemic. My daughter usually writes me a thoughtful letter or poem, and my son makes me the star of his Instagram and other social pages.

There’s a great feeling that comes with Mother’s Day, and understanding that those that love you the most want to honor you and cherish you and thank you for being a good mother.

I’ve got everything I could ever wish for. A loving family who always has my back, a strong village who lifts me up when needed, and all of the bells and whistles that one needs. I have my health and a career that helps me share my purpose with others. There’s not much that I need or want.

But I do have a few wishes for what I want for Mother’s Day this year. This is what I’d like:

For Mother’s Day this year, I would like for police officers and those in authority to stop killing Black people and people or color.

I would like for police officers and those in authority to stop being judge, jury, and executioner of Black people and people of color.

I would like for police officers and those in authority to not take these high risk jobs if they are going to be afraid of every Black person they see.

I would like for police officers and those in authority to treat Black people the way that they treat their white suspects and counterparts.

I would like for police officers and those in authority to be better trained.

I would like for police officers and those in authority to not be racist.

I would like for police officers and those in authority to be found guilty in a court of law for killing unarmed Black people and people of color.

I would like for police officers and those in authority to stop protecting other police officers and those in authority.

I would like for police officers and those in authority to live in the neighborhoods they “protect” so they would have more of a sense of the community.

You might be surprised about what I want for Mother's Day. And if you're a mother of a Black child, you probably want this too.

This was probably not what you expected to read. You may feel like you’ve been bamboozled or hoodwinked or that I used clickbait.

I did.

It’s a shame that one would have to resort to using clickbait to get people to read and understand that what has been going on in America is not okay, but yet here we are. People don’t like to be uncomfortable or to face what’s wrong. We will never get to where we need to be if we don’t get uncomfortable. If we don’t have difficult situations. If we ignore what has been happening or pretend like it doesn’t exist.

If you prefer to do that, it’s your right. But as the owner of this blog and the mother of two Black children, your comfortability isn’t my problem.

I hope that one day soon, I will get what I want for Mother’s Day. Until then…


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Awesome human. Magna Cum Laude. Editor-in-Chief. Awesome human. 
Magna Cum Laude.
Editor-in-Chief.
School podcaster.
Quill and Scroll recipient.
Citizenship award winner.
Spirit of Excellence  Award 8 yrs. running. 
Class of 2022. 
Job well done, daughter!
P R O M. That’s the caption. P R O M. That’s the caption.
You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar You done good, young lady. Now it’s time to soar. 🎓#classof2022
Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! Laylah is off Happy #NationalCollegeDecisionDay! 

Laylah is officially registered at St. John’s University and will begin her freshman year in August as a Public Relations Major. I’m so proud of her hard work and dedication—proud of the young woman that she has become.
Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. Dan Allow me to reintroduce myself. My name is.. 

Danyelle Little, the NEW Director of Marketing and Communications at @rungforwomen . Been sitting on this for a while—now it’s officially official. 🙌🏾
Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ev Happy 28th birthday to the best son a mom could ever have. Kind. Supportive. Talented. Creative. Caring. Smart. Courageous. The list goes on and on. You’ve overcome so much in the past year, and I know that God’s plan for you is working. I love you more than words can say. ❤️❤️❤️
And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Cl And it’s official. Signed, sealed, delivered. Class of 2026! 🙌🏾@stjohnsu #acceptedstudentday
Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Lo Look for me in the Spring/Summer edition of St. Louis Family Magazine—page 10 to be exact! I’m honored to be able to share a glimpse into my life as an author, Social Media Manager, and most importantly, a mom! 💕
And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On C And we have Book #2! My new novel, 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane', is now available! It's the sequel to my first novel 'Christmas On Clermont Lane', and if you loved the first one, just wait until you read the sequel.

That makes it two novels in five months, and I must say that while I missed my original deadline in February, I am so excited to have this one finished. The support you all showed me during the first release made me warm and fuzzy and so many of you reached out and asked when the next one would be. Well, here you go!

You can purchase 'A Wedding On Clermont Lane' on Amazon Prime, available in paperback for $10.99 and $7.99 for the eBook/Kindle edition. If you'd like a signed copy, a limited amount of copies are available. Hit the link in my bio.

I cannot wait for you to read this one and let me know your thoughts. Jasmine and The Robinson Family are back---and this time, it's for keeps!
Happy International Women’s Day. I would not be Happy International Women’s Day. I would not be here without the wisdom and strength of my praying grandmother who has poured into me for 46 years and counting. I am so thankful for her unconditional love and unwavering support. ❤️❤️❤️#internationalwomensday #womensday #womenshistorymonth

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