SINGLE MOMS
According to the 2018 Motherly State of Motherhood Survey, black mothers are four times more likely to be single and serve as the primary breadwinners of their home. In 2020, there were roughly 4.25 million Black families in the United States with a single mother. Solo moms are more than twice as likely to be black as cohabiting moms. Black women make up a significant percentage of degree holders in the U.S. Black mothers often face significant financial challenges due to the additional costs associated with raising children on their own. due to their having children, solo moms are often considered to be less desirable to men as potential wives.
SOURCE: BLACKPAST.ORG
SPRING 2023
BAVUAL 39
