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I'm a Black sociologist, and a mom – by listening to other Black mothers, I've learned about their pandemic struggles and strengths

  • Written by Loren Henderson, Associate Professor of Sociology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
I'm a Black sociologist, and a mom – by listening to other Black mothers, I've learned about their pandemic struggles and strengthsWhen schools shut down to prevent the spread of COVID-19, moms took on the burden of supporting students at home.AP Photo/Shafkat Anowar

I spent the 2020 spring break week setting up to teach my college courses online while helping to care for my 14-month-old grandchild, whose daycare had closed. At the same time, I couldn’t help thinking, bei...

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