The "Look"
This silent facial expression is often used in a crowded grocery store to signal that a child needs to "fix their face" immediately.
What is The Look?
This masterclass program, an extension of the BMC Summit, helps moms strengthen their relationship with money and build generational wealth.
What is FinLit U?
The logo for the BMC chapters.
What is purple.
This is the collective name often used to describe the dedicated volunteers who monitor the Facebook groups, enforce rules, and keep the space safe.
Who are the Moderators (or Admins)?
This 5-word African proverb is the primary tagline of BMC and appears at the top of their official website.
What is "It takes a village to raise a child"?
If a Black mom says, "Keep crying and I’ll give you something to cry about," she is offering this, though it’s definitely not a gift
What is a reason to cry?
This emergency grant program provides up to $500 to Canadian members to help them avoid the "payday loan cycle" and stay in their homes.
What is the Rent Bank?
Before being admitted to the private group, every potential member must answer three of these to ensure the space remains safe and authentic.
What are Membership Questions?
This group of professionals provides strategic oversight and ensures the non-profit meets its mission of empowering Black mothers globally.
What is the Board of Directors?
BMC is officially incorporated as this type of organization, meaning all profits go back into the community.
What is a Non-Profit?
This specific phrase is uttered when a child asks for something at the store after being told "don't ask for nothing" in the car.
What is "Do you have 'McDonald's money'?"
This wellness-focused program asks the question every mother needs to hear, offering workshops and retreats centered on mental and physical health.
What is "You Okay Mama?"
This is the primary rule of the group regarding screenshots; what is shared in the "village" must stay in the village to maintain this.
What is Confidentiality (or Privacy)?
While Tanya Hayles is the Founder, this woman holds the title of Co-Founder of Black Moms Connection.
Who is Tajé McIntosh?
BMC serves as a voice at these "stakeholder tables" to influence laws and policies for Black families.
What are Government Roundtables?
The physical action of "sucking one's teeth" to show annoyance or disapproval.
What is a steups (or kissing your teeth)?
This program is specifically designed to equip Black entrepreneurial mothers with legal, financial, and business strategies to help their businesses thrive.
What is BizLit U?
The group often uses this "themed day" to allow members to share their services or goods.
What is Business Tuesday.
This team member is the only one serving in two roles.
Who is Alyssa Burgoyne?
This major Canadian news network has featured BMC multiple times to discuss Black parenting and childcare.
What is the CBC?
Something that you may have many of but she is not one of.
What is "Your little friends".
Opening in Toronto (2026), this is the name of BMC’s first physical childcare center, designed to provide culturally intentional care for families.
What is Wunderly House (and child care services)?
BMC started the original group in 2015 with only this many women before it exploded into a global non-profit.
What is 12?
From organizing files to overseeing the entire village, this person’s journey from Admin to Manager to Managing Director defines the BMC spirit of excellence.
Who is Rahel
BMC’s strategic goal is to be the '________ resource' for Black mothers, ensuring they have the tools to thrive in all areas of life.
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