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Bessie! Bessie! Bessie! Three Women to Know
Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in Ebony magazine. Many thanks to Dream Hampton for permission to re-publish. -E.B. That the Latin definition of triumvirate translates literally into...
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The Death of Twinkie
Today’s news about the demise of Twinkie and other Hostess snacks is a complicated story of big business versus labor. But it’s also about an unhealthy snack, whose shelf life is rumored to be...
View ArticleGot the flu? Got sick time to use?
Here at MomsRising, we work virtually–on the phone and on our computers. Somehow, that hasn’t stopped us from passing around this mean winter bug that has made national news headlines the past two...
View ArticleDonuts v. Moms, Who Wins?
I wish I were the kind of mom who could say her daughter is repelled by junk food, that she craves only fruits and vegetables. But no, given the option, my kid will choose barbecue potato chips over...
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Vending machine donuts — A school snack?
Donuts, sugary drinks, soda and salty chips are not the kind of midday snacks options I offer my daughter. At home, I do what I can to control what snack options are available to my family, but vending...
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A New Film About Oscar Grant Opens This Weekend
This Friday, an incredible film opens in theaters. Fruitvale Station follows the true story of Oscar Grant (played by Michael B. Jordan), a 22-year-old Bay Area resident who was unjustly killed by a...
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Congressman Jim McGovern Joins MomsRising for a special #FooFri Tweet Chat on...
FRAC and MomsRising invite you to a tweetchat this Friday, August 9th at 1 PM EDT for a special #FoodFri tweetchat with Massachusetts Congressman Jim McGovern about SNAP and Hunger In America . We...
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#FoodFri is Making a Difference, Please Log in and Join, Fridays at 1PM EDT
MomsRising continues to invest in developing a social media community that can influence national conversation and be activated and organized around school food and food marketing to children. In less...
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Healthy Holiday Recipe Share
The holiday season is officially begun! With so many treats, family dinners and festive parties on the horizon, we could all use help staying healthy. Consider this blog a supportive recipe box that...
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