When Black millennial mother of two and Howard University professor Dr. Brandale Cox considers her peers (fellow millennial mothers), she said, “I see a lot of hope. But a lot of issues that need to be addressed.” Particularly as it pertains to Black millennial mothers’ mental health and work-life balance. 

Dr. Cox recently released “The Millennial Motherhood Experience” study, which explores the experiences of Black millennial mothers and reveals key findings related to mental health, the role of online communities, cultural integration, parenting styles, and the dynamics of raising children today. Dr. Cox sat down with theGrio to discuss her findings and how she gained a comprehensive understanding of her peers in motherhood. 

The professor said she surveyed over 500 millennial mothers, ages 26 to 41, from around the country. Overwhelmingly, she found millennial mothers have more in common with one another than not, regardless of race and socioeconomic status. However, she said Black millennial mothers, who represented 18% of the respondents, led in certain categories.

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