Mocha Moms Inc. is a support group for women of color who choose not to pursue a full-time career outside of the home to afford them more time to stay at home with their families. Although the group was created by and for African-American mothers, anyone who supports the group's mission is invited to join.Mochamoms.org: About
Mocha Michelle?
During an interview with Ebony Magazine, Michelle Obama stated: "My first job in all honesty is going to continue to be mom-in-chief."EbonyJet.com: The Real Michelle Obama (audio excerpts) (August 6, 2008) During the Novermber 18, 2008, episode of NPR's "Tell Me More," to which Jolene Ivey, co-founder of Mocha Moms is a regular contributor, Ivey discussed Obama's role as the most high-profile stay-at-home African American mother in the country's history.NPR: Mom-In-Chief: Moms Closely Watch Michelle Obama (November 18, 2008) Ivey further commented on Obama's choice to stay at home with her daughters in a November 25, 2008, op-ed article she wrote for CNN.CNN: Michelle Obama is reinventing the stay-at-home mom (November 25, 2008)
Mocha Moms News
- Official Site: Mochamoms.org | About
- CNN: Commentary: Michelle Obama is reinventing the stay-at-home mom (November 25, 2008)
- Newsday: Mom gives "girlfriend" advice to African-American women (November 23, 2008)
- NPR: Mocha Moms on NPR
- The News Observer: For Mocha Moms, sisterhood comes in all shades (April 26, 2008)
- Women'seNews: 'Mocha Moms' Down-Shift Careers for Motherhood (February 22, 2005)
- MSNBC Video: Making barbershops more book-friendly (Time: 2:22) Mocha Moms segment begins at 1:50
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Founded in 1997Mochamoms.org: About
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National office is located in Upper Marlboro, MarylandMochamoms.org: Contact
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Membership costs range from $20-$60 per yearMochamoms.org: Join
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As of late 2008, there were over 100 local chapters of Mocha Moms across the United StatesMochamoms.org: About
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Encourage community service and outreachMochamoms.org: About
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Jolene Ivey, co-founder of Mocha Moms is a regular contributor to the NPR program "Tell Me More"CNN: Michelle Obama is reinventing the stay-at-home mom (November 25, 2008)
