They’re Moms to Black America
These women offer the type of large-scale love and guidance that calls for celebration this Mother’s Day. Consider this their card from the black community.
Every May we take a Sunday to honor our individual moms. But what about the women who, whether or not they have children of their own, offer the spirit of motherhood to all of us? They use their platforms to deliver a steady stream of love (sometimes tough), guidance and care. They're nurturers, providers and sources of plenty of inspiration. Whether or not they know it, these individuals are moms to black America in a spiritual and emotional sense, and it's about time we wished them a happy Mother's Day.
Toni Morrison
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
Oprah Winfrey
bell hooks
Maya Angelou
Jada Pinkett Smith
Iyanla Vanzant
Estella Pyfrom
Jaspen Boothe
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton
Angeles Echols-Brown
Michelle Obama
Shirlee Smith
Sherrilyn Ifill
Wanda Butts
http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2014/05/mother_s_day_african_american_mother_figures.html
