Name: Strong Black Mother
Duration: P00H05M08S
Description: The Strong Black Mother is a harmful trope that when combined with healthcare leads to Black Mothers taking on more than we can handle, it also means that we are less likely to be taken seriously when we speak of our pain and less likely to be offered assistance, understanding, and tenderness.

Strong Black Mother

from Phantom Cries by Kashimana

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The Strong Black Mother is a harmful trope that when combined with healthcare leads to Black Mothers taking on more than we can handle, it also means that we are less likely to be taken seriously when we speak of our pain and less likely to be offered assistance, understanding, and tenderness.

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I’m trying to be a superwoman
I’m trying to rise up every time
And keep forging on till I’ve done all I can to be a
I’m a Strong Black Mother
Strong Black mother

I feel like I’m losing my mind
I feel like I’m stuck on rewind
But I will survive if I stay on that grind
Cause I’m a Strong Black Mother
Strong Black Mother

Maybe I’m breaking on the inside
Maybe I’m shaking under my pride
But I’m tired of trying to hide all that I am
To be a Strong Black Mother
Strong Black mother

Who, Who, Who’s coming through
To water this community
See for the future
I am so full with the falling star
Pack up these groceries,
Walk us to our car
I am as strong as I look
I am a Strong, Strong Black Mother
Strong Black Mother

I, You know I’m a mother
But there are times I can’t do it all
But when I need help, I need help, I need help
You can’t do it all by yourself
But I’m a Strong Black Mother

I carried life
Created a man
They cut me apart
Where I couldn’t stand
Now I am raising him to love another Strong Black Mother
Strong Black Mother

So I’m celebrating being just me
I’m celebrating my fragility
I can be tough when it’s healthy to be
I’m a Strong Black Mother
Strong Black Mother

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from Phantom Cries, released July 28, 2023
Music and Lyrics: Kashimana Ahua
Singing and Vocals: Kashimana Ahua, Aja Parham, Sarah O’ Neil, Alicia Steele
Drums and Percussion: Glory Yard
Bass: Khary Jackson (Khary J)
Engineering, Mixing and Mastering: Matt Patrick
Recorded: The Library Studio

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Kashimana Saint Paul, Minnesota

Kashimana is a multi-talented artist who wears many hats mother, musician, composer, producer, and teaching artist. Their music evokes profound emotions with its beautiful blend of soulful vocals, acoustic R&B, folk, and Afro-funk. Kashimana's performances are a raw and authentic expression of vulnerability, infused with joy and pain seeking to heal, comfort, inspire and ignite life and love. ... more

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