tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386759355610512412.post2429845980586071593..comments2024-02-05T04:43:31.590-05:00Comments on MyBrownBaby: Wordful Wednesday: A Beautiful Black BoyMBB Founder and Editor Denene Millnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17413819770146273768noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386759355610512412.post-71994924660519936772010-02-05T12:43:10.851-05:002010-02-05T12:43:10.851-05:00What a beautiful, thought-stirring post, about a b...What a beautiful, thought-stirring post, about a beautiful young man! It is difficult as a mother, especially when you know the misconceptions the world places on all people, and specifically on black people, and even more so on black men!! I hold on to this: with a supportive family structure and a relentlessness about the way people treat our children, they will have what they need to soar. Radical Selfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14426315658624727915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386759355610512412.post-17980838876532021672010-02-05T11:25:12.766-05:002010-02-05T11:25:12.766-05:00I feel so blessed that I found your blog. I am the...I feel so blessed that I found your blog. I am the white mother of a beautiful black 3 year old whom I adopted 2 years ago. I have fears like this for my sweet boy as he gets older. Every news story I hear about racially motivated crimes agingst black men pierce my heart. I wonder how anyone could ever see my darling as anything but wonderful but I know there will be those who only see the color Sarahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386759355610512412.post-58424357253762152552010-02-04T12:33:15.940-05:002010-02-04T12:33:15.940-05:00On a more positive note, the "world" con...On a more positive note, the "world" contains some people that look like Miles, that have struggled his struggles and achieved some measure of success and knowledge. The hope is that when the Miles' of the world get to the rough, dangerous, partisan waters, these people will be there to reach out that strong hand and guide him through the murky waters.<br />Be not afraid, "Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386759355610512412.post-88620736103720198872010-02-04T08:55:00.017-05:002010-02-04T08:55:00.017-05:00You're welcome Miles, Denene and Miles & C...You're welcome Miles, Denene and Miles & Cole's Mommy! Miles, you were my inspiration for yesterday. You see, I live in Canada and to get through the winter months you have to think happy thoughts every day:) I had a smile on my face thinking how great you're going to be! How the world that awaits my 2 little girls will be A-OKAY because there's little boys like Miles out Sidjazznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386759355610512412.post-40235034000763256242010-02-03T20:45:36.582-05:002010-02-03T20:45:36.582-05:00I can't wait to say "that's my nephew...I can't wait to say "that's my nephew!" when everyone else finds out what we already know. And He's soooo funny. Love those boys.T. Fynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386759355610512412.post-60966009894981790432010-02-03T17:51:05.181-05:002010-02-03T17:51:05.181-05:00Hi , this is Miles. I'm so happy that so many ...Hi , this is Miles. I'm so happy that so many people commented. I would like to thank my aunt, Denene Millner Chiles for posting this great thing about me.And i would like to thank everybody who commented.<br /><br /> Sincerely,<br /> MILESGYF Executive Directorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03239589770684865405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386759355610512412.post-1613680245047652252010-02-03T13:22:19.549-05:002010-02-03T13:22:19.549-05:00Every day I wonder these same things about my own ...Every day I wonder these same things about my own children, and I know there are other hard working, dedicated, loving parents wondering right along side me. What a blessing and a curse to raise a world-changer in this climate of change resistance and complacency. All the best to young Miles and his family!T.Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07288157852760931385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386759355610512412.post-80767516077571955152010-02-03T11:40:28.096-05:002010-02-03T11:40:28.096-05:00Thanks, D. and everyone else for your kind words ...Thanks, D. and everyone else for your kind words about my prince. This posts stirs up so many emotions for me. As Miles' mom, I am so extremely proud, protective and relentless with the rearing of our two sons. As you mentioned, I have no doubt that Miles will be a game changer- and the world will know his name. However, as I now look Miles eye to eye, I do have anxious moments. I know GYF Executive Directorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03239589770684865405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386759355610512412.post-38981078287933664482010-02-03T11:35:53.485-05:002010-02-03T11:35:53.485-05:00He is a striking young man for sure! Like Mr. Barn...He is a striking young man for sure! Like Mr. Barnes said, all the village can do is build him up before he has to face a society that will try to crush his spirit. cloak him in a suit of the strongest armor (love, character, confidence, integrity, work ethic, spirituality, etc...) before sending him into battle. I look forward hearing about Miles' great conquests!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08700057904506855793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386759355610512412.post-55916535543166405842010-02-03T10:34:55.438-05:002010-02-03T10:34:55.438-05:00I know just what you mean, Denene. My wife has the...I know just what you mean, Denene. My wife has the same concerns that you have. I'm sure it's a motherly perspective,and simply being conscience of the world that awaits them.<br /><br />But I try to tell her, I spend almost zero time wondering whats going to happen to them. All of my energies are spent on preparing them to be world changers like you mentioned in the post. We have a Derrick Barneshttp://derrickbarnes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386759355610512412.post-3305463336656156302010-02-03T10:30:45.975-05:002010-02-03T10:30:45.975-05:00Hopefully they will. He looks like such a loveable...Hopefully they will. He looks like such a loveable boy. My son Xadrian is 3 months old and he looks at the moment more white instead of taking after me. We live in the Appalachian mountains in KY and I always look at him a wonder if people will see him for what he could be or see what half of this county turns out to be. It's scary because people stereotype our kids before they even have a Neathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15506733735227976890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386759355610512412.post-86333165624101365382010-02-03T09:54:01.085-05:002010-02-03T09:54:01.085-05:00I have a beautiful brown baby boy named Miles, too...I have a beautiful brown baby boy named Miles, too. He is super smart, sweet and a bundle of ENERGY. I know that he, too, is going to grow up to change the world. It's sad that I have to worry about how others will see him and perceive him when he grows up to be a big, tall, strong man.Elitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294923997458681675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386759355610512412.post-32732253391394540992010-02-03T09:52:24.988-05:002010-02-03T09:52:24.988-05:00that was beautiful...that was beautiful...jess dukesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386759355610512412.post-60194320673616353962010-02-03T09:51:21.372-05:002010-02-03T09:51:21.372-05:00he is one cute kid...and he looks so awesome. i th...he is one cute kid...and he looks so awesome. i think he'll do real well.Danyele Easterhaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15645625553845575954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386759355610512412.post-7536777813617707182010-02-03T08:38:37.858-05:002010-02-03T08:38:37.858-05:00@Sidjazz: I most certainly will! Thanks for the be...@Sidjazz: I most certainly will! Thanks for the beautiful comment!MBB Founder and Editor Denene Millnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17413819770146273768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6386759355610512412.post-15236632412358940022010-02-03T08:32:19.008-05:002010-02-03T08:32:19.008-05:00I will always continue to see a beautiful strong b...I will always continue to see a beautiful strong black boy/man. My hope for all black men is that they start seeing the beauty and strength within themselves. Miles,you're the hope and the dream of the slaves, fly Miles fly! My two baby girls are counting on you.<br /><br />Good listen for this post..."You will know" by Black Men United. Being listening to it all morning. Denene, Sidjazznoreply@blogger.com