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Can white moms and Black moms ever truly be friends? Not just mom friends, but like really real friends? And does it matter?"Utterly addictive . . . Through her sharp wit and dynamic anecdotal storytelling, Helena Andrews-Dyer shines a light on the cultural differences that separate Black and white mothers." - Tia Williams, New York Times bestselling author of Seven Days in JuneHelena Andrews-Dyer lives in a "hot" Washington, D.C., neighborhood, which means picturesque row houses and plenty of gentrification. After having her first child, she joined the local mom group - "the Mamas" - and quickly realized that being one of the only Black mothers in the mix was a mixed bag. The racial, cultural, and socioeconomic differences were made clear almost immediately.