Kimmoly K. Laboo Livres

The perspective of the black male is essential to understanding and changing the negative stigma associated with their existence. Their shared experiences shed light on the perceptions others have of them and how they cope, overcome, and conquer the challenges. Exposing various trials black fathers face in America will provide insight for future generations to make informed decisions, despite the injustices happening in our society. The raw emotions uncovered in this work offer a deeper look into the effects of fatherlessness on the next generation, the quest to reverse generational curses, and the importance of leaving a legacy of love, faith, and unity. Contributing Authors: Jonathan Rudd, Sr., Jonathan Rudd II, Nathaniel Harris, Trevon Mosby, Floyd Brown II

Being a mom is one of the most important roles a woman will ever hold. It is a role that doesn't come with instructions. Yet, as mothers we strive daily to perfect how we function in order to produce an environment that our children can thrive in. Motherhood offers incredible moments of exhilaration from birth, to first steps, graduation, college, marriage and everything in between. However, there are also moments of confusion, disappointment, overwhelm, fear, and heartache. Moments when we are left feeling inadequate. The Mom in Me2 shares a glimpse of the lives of incredible moms who have survived some of the toughest challenges and how they survived them. The Mom in Me2 is a continuation of the conversation offering encouragement and hope to mom's all over the world. We want women to know they are not alone on their motherhood journey. We want them to know there is no such thing as perfection in this role and their best is good enough