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8 Gifts For The Mom Who Loves Being Black

These are the perfect Mother's Day gifts for your Black and proud mom.
By Mariya Moseley · Updated October 26, 2020
01
“Nah, – Rose Parks” Shirt

Your mother can rock this quote from legendary civil rights activist, Rosa Parks in a variety of colors including pink, purple, red, blue, white, gray and white. 

8 Gifts For The Mom Who Loves Being Black
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02
Shirley Chisholm Pin

“You don’t make progress by standing on the sidelines, whimpering and complaining. You make progress by implementing ideas,” Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress once said. 

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03
“Still I Rise” Pencils

With these “Still I Rise” pencils, there’s no way your mother can forget the powerful words of the late poet/activist Maya Angelou. 

8 Gifts For The Mom Who Loves Being Black
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04
I Heart My Hair Handbag

This handmade bag lets you tell the world how much you love your hair where ever you go.

8 Gifts For The Mom Who Loves Being Black
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05
Angela Davis Pillow

With this Angela Davis pillow, your mom will still be woke even when she’s sleeping. 

8 Gifts For The Mom Who Loves Being Black
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06
12 Months of Melanin Calendar

Help mom keep track of important dates while celebrating beauty with a lively approach that embodies real Black girl magic.

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07
April Ryan Book: “At Mama’s Knee: Mothers and Race in Black and White”

Washington bureau chief for the American Urban Radio Networks and CNN political analyst April Ryan, opens up about highlights and lessons learned from 20 years of covering three presidential administrations in the White House in her new book.

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08
HBCU Graduate Shirt

Regardless of which HBCU your mother graduated from, she can represent in style with this 90s inspired leopard HBCU graduate shirt. 

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