Diversify Your Social Media Feed :: 10 Black Mom Instagram Accounts to Follow Right Now

I shared a quote on the importance of diversifying our social circles over on my IG account that really resonated with my community. It came out of a conversation about cross-racial friendships. As moms, we can be so focused on creating diversity for our kids’ friendships that we miss out on experiencing that for ourselves in our own social circles.

Diversifying your social media feed can be a good place to start. There are incredible moms in the social media sphere contributing amazing things to the world who may not look like you. Here are nine Black mom Instagram accounts that you should definitely follow right now.

1. Sheenia Denae

Sheenia writes inspirational and feel-good content over on her blog, Live, Love, Blossom. She is a mother and former educator turned lifestyle blogger based in Denton. She writes about self-care, self improvement, and marriage, and often shares playlists and affirmations for fellow moms to adopt on their journeys. Her blog is worth a read — you’ll be glad you did it. Sheenia also wrote articles for Denton County Moms.

2. Amiyrah Martin

Amiyrah is a homeschooling mom of three, a veteran, a fashion lover, a Star Wars fan aficionado, and a self-proclaimed Disney nerd. In addition to her blog, she shares frugal tips and fashion finds on her IG stories, TikTok, and YouTube channel. Amiyrah has been seen on GMA, CNN, Dr. Oz, StarWars.com, ABC News, and The Pioneer Woman magazine.

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3. Dana Chanel

Dana Chanel is your one-stop-shop for all things family, food, and fun in DFW. Her stories often features upcoming DFW events. She knows all the local hot spots and hidden gems, so if you are new to the area or want to feel like a tourist in our hometown, Dana is your girl. She also provides product recommendations to make mom-life easier. For all you boy moms out there, check out Dana’s relatable son-shine content. Dana connects with her audience through authentic storytelling that reflects the everyday joys and chaos of raising kids in DFW.

4. Dr. Jessica Shepherd, MD

Dr. Jessica Shepherd is a board-certified OB/GYN, author of Generation M, and founder of Sanctum Med + Wellness, a women’s health center in Dallas. She had made it her career’s work to advocate for women’s health, with a focus on perimenopause and menopause. Mom of two, Jessica has shared her expertise on the Today Show, CNN, Dr. Oz, The Talk, ABC, and is a media health expert on GMA. Her reels on women’s health topics, such as pap tests and uterine fibroid education and awareness, are informative and insightful.

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5. Morgan Harper Nichols

Morgan Harper Nichols’s content resonates and carries us (all 1.9 million of us) through the twists and turns of life. Her beautiful artwork and spoken word are a wonderful respite on my IG feed. Artist, poet, singer, songwriter, author, social justice advocate, mom — she does it all with passion, grace, and humility. If you want more, check out her podcast, The Morgan Harper Nichols Show, her Storyteller app for daily inspired offerings, and, of course, purchase her work — journals, notepads, prints, mugs, and more.

6. Brandi

Brandi of Own Your Fancy is your go-to travel expert. A Detroit native living in Houston and mom of two, Brandi shares her love for travel and shows us how to add a little fancy into our everyday. Plan your next trip with her expertise through her travel agency. Check out her travel-themed Amazon store and her TikTok content. With a polished aesthetic and practical advice, Brandi inspires audiences to travel well without losing authenticity.

7. Porshia La’shae

Porshia is living her BEST life in her 40s and showing us moms how to do the same. She shares her journey through motherhood and homemaking from a wellness perspective. Porshia’s mission is to show how a simple life can be maintained through small acts and lots of intention.

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8. Kaanji Irby

Diversity and inclusion leader, nonprofit director, podcast host, speaker, lawyer, and boy mom — Kaanji is a mom on a mission to bridge the racial empathy gap. She strives to make a long-lasting impact on generations to come through education and community building. She challenges moms to observe their own mom circles — if they look more like a mirror than a window to the world, then that’s an indicator to explore why. Check out her podcast, Black and White Momcast, where race, pop culture, and motherhood intersect.

9. Leyann

Leyann, a North Dallas mom, shares her experiences being in an interracial marriage, raising a biracial child, how she and her husband tackled their debt, and her love of Beyonce and street tacos! Find fashion, food, and interior decor inspiration on her account, Life with Leyann. She is also a children’s book author — Yury the Fury.

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10. Jennifer Borget

Jennifer is a mom of three, storyteller, and creator, whose current goal is accomplish 40 bucket list items before age 40. Her passions are writing, movies, photography, and making videos about her life as a millennial mom. Her movie account posts discussion topics to have with your kids when you watch movies together.

I hope that as you visit these fellow moms’ accounts, you see some of yourself through their experiences. Even though we come from diverse backgrounds, there are many parts of our collective motherhood that look the same. The aspects of the journey that are different widen our perspectives and enrich our lives in a meaningful way.

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