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Fresh Air

Jamilah Lemieux on the complicated beauty of being a ‘Black. Single. Mother.’

Mar 10, 2026 · 45m

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As a culture critic, Lemieux has spent years pushing back against the stereotypes and stigma that follow single mothers. Her new book blends her own memoir with the stories of 21 other Black women. Also, TV critic David Bianculli reviews ‘American Classic.’ See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy