Let’s be clear: The women featured here aren’t just aesthetically pleasing gems who are equally awesome in their career fields (acting, music, philanthropy and, probably most importantly, being moms). My heart melts just thinking about how dynamic these Black women are. If I could accurately sum up all this beauteous maternal goodness, I’d do it in two words: Genetics, yo! Let’s revisit some of the baddest Black moms in the game, shall we?

Grant Yanney