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14 Woke Gifts Black Moms Will Love

The conscious, badass mom in your world will want everything on this list.
By Deena Campbell · Updated October 26, 2020
01
Underground Railroad Lapel Pin

Instead of wearing pins that reflect pop-culture memes, why not wear one with a strong meaning? Enter the underground pin that has a blinking, battery-powered light attached to the back to help you guide the way to freedom.

19 Woke Gifts Black Moms Will Love
available at Etsy $11.00 Buy Now!
02
Madame CJ Necklace

True beauty girls know that Madame CJ Walker was the OG beauty maven. Mom is sure to show off her history with an acrylic medallion that features a replicated image of a top of one of Madame CJ Walker’s hair products. And for extra measure it’s decorated with Swarovski crystals. We won’t tell if you grab one for yourself, too.

19 Woke Gifts Black Moms Will Love
available at Shop Original Flavor $59.99
03
Gifted Apparel NYC “Queens Recognize Queens” Sweatshirt

The rumors are true: real always recognizes real.

19 Woke Gifts Black Moms Will Love
available at Harlem Haberdashery $40.00 Buy Now!
04
Woke AF Clock

Mom may take long naps, but the girl stays woke. Pick up this clock for mom so staying woke is top-of-mind when she wakes up.

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05
Freedom Fighters T-shirt

Fight the power and celebrate the women who’ve paved the way with this eco-friendly inked shirt.

19 Woke Gifts Black Moms Will Love
available at Skreened $33.43 Buy Now!
06
Michelle Obama Tote Bag

Michelle Obama may be out of the White House, but that doesn’t mean mom can’t carry a piece of her at all times. Grab this tote for her so she can show the world what being graceful is all about.

19 Woke Gifts Black Moms Will Love
available at Strand Books $18.95 Buy Now!
07
I Am Not Your Doormat Doormat

Oh the irony! Enhance your mom’s entryway with a doormat that fits her aesthetic—and personality.

19 Woke Gifts Black Moms Will Love
available at Open Sky $32.49 Buy Now!
08
Call Number Subscription Box

Celebrate contemporary Black literature and authors with this library-inspired book subscription box. Simply choose fiction or nonfiction and you’ll receive a catalog card, spine label, label protector, and logo sticker each month.

19 Woke Gifts Black Moms Will Love
available at Crate Joy $35/Month Buy Now!
09
Neutral Sweater

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said it best: there’s nothing more tragic than to sleep through the revolution.

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available at Wicked Clothes $35.00 Buy Now!
10
Black Girl Magic Candle

Every Black woman is magical and 125 Collection managed to honor that by developing a 100% natural soy candle that inspires and motivates.

19 Woke Gifts Black Moms Will Love
available at The 125 Collection $35 Buy Now!
11
Know Your Oppressors Scarf

Put her oppressors on alert with this large scarf.

19 Woke Gifts Black Moms Will Love
available at Red Bubble $35 Buy Now!
12
Wake Pray Slay Journal

Wake, pray, slay everyday with this black journal that’s fit for a queen.

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available at Beyonce.com $25 Buy Now!
13
Been Woke Black Suede Polo Hat

These days being “woke” is cool, but most of us have been woke for quite some time. Let this hat serve as a subtle reminder.

19 Woke Gifts Black Moms Will Love
available at Stay Woke $36.99 Buy Now!
14
I am Strength iPhone 7 Case

And speaking of protests, let her show how strong she really is with this hamsa phone case.

19 Woke Gifts Black Moms Will Love
available at Peace Love World $28 Buy Now!
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