Raising Black Sons

🎙️ Episode Description: From Boys to Men: Raising Sons Across Generations

In this episode, Key and Tea reflect on what it was like raising Black sons in the 1990s — a time filled with both challenges and cultural pride. From navigating the realities of safety, community, and identity, to instilling values and everyday lessons, they share the joys and struggles of motherhood during that era.

Now, with their sons grown and raising children of their own, Key and Tea explore the generational shifts in parenting. They discuss their son's approach to parenting, and what it feels like to watch their sons step into the role of protector and provider.

Listeners will hear:

• 👩🏾‍👦90s Parenting Realities: The lessons, fears, and cultural influences that shaped their sons.

• 👨🏾‍👧 Generational Shifts: How parenting looks today.

• 💡 Wisdom Across Time: The values that endure and the new lessons learned from watching their sons raise families.

This episode is a celebration of resilience, growth, and the powerful bond between mothers and sons — across decades and generations.