809: Ariel DeNey Rainey: Black Motherhood in America and Million Black Mom March

Ariel DeNey Rainey is a Global Creative Strategist and Urban Family Advocate whose work is inspired by her drive to galvanize moms and professionals to fight for change. She is also the mastermind behind the Hustle Mommies nonprofit organization and movement where she has connected hundreds of mothers to careers, personal development, celebrity engagement, grants and scholarships, and a plethora of other resources. Under Ariel’s leadership, the Hustle Mommies organization has multiple prestigious awards and accolades, most notably from President Barack Obama and The Obama Foundation. 

Since the 2020 pandemic, the Hustle Mommies helped to bury 16 kids who have been affected by inner-city gun violence. This led to the creation of the PAINT THE HOOD ORANGE initiative, a campaign to support efforts to end hood trauma within Black, urban neighborhoods, as well as the TASK FORCE AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE, which is now advocating for policy change surrounding gun violence.  

Hustle Mommies is currently planning the first ever Million Black Mom March taking place in May 2024 where their current campaign is BLACK MATERNAL NEEDS MATTER - and all Shameless Moms are invited! 

Listen in to hear Ariel share:

• How being a teen mom of 2 inspired the work she does today with her non-profit, Hustle Mommies
• How government policy has destroyed safety across Black communities
• The current state of Black motherhood in America
• Why Hustle Mommies created the Urban Mom Collective National Coalition for Black Moms and how they are committed to policy change and how this is so critical in the wake of extremely harmful groups like Moms For Liberty
• Her mission around PAINT THE HOOD ORANGE and TASK FORCE AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE
• How white women can show up in advocacy and activism with humility and graciousness to listen and learn BEFORE speaking and offering support
• How she recently ended up at the White House to share her work with Hustle Mommies
• The Hustle Mommies Million Black Mom March in Washington DC in May 2024

 Links mentioned:

• Join my October Retreat for Women Entrepreneurs: Influence & Ignite: Be the CEO and Thought Leader You Were Born to Be: shamelessmom.com/bizretreat
• Connect with Hustle Mommies: www.hustlemommies.org 
• IG: @arieldeney @thehustlemommies 
• Twitter/X: @ushustlemommies 

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