Thank you God… Abundantly blessed and so excited to welcome my daughter to this world 🙏🏾💕 HE will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 Photographer @lolamelani Hair/Make-up @esco_art_and_co #pregnancy #motherhood #smbc #ivf #solomom #Blackmaternalhealth
Thank you God… Abundantly blessed and so excited to welcome my daughter to this world 🙏🏾💕 HE will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 Photographer @lolamelani Hair/Make-up @esco_art_and_co #pregnancy #motherhood #smbc #ivf #solomom #Blackmaternalhealth
Thank you God… Abundantly blessed and so excited to welcome my daughter to this world 🙏🏾💕 HE will give you the desires of your heart. Psalm 37:4 Photographer @lolamelani Hair/Make-up @esco_art_and_co #pregnancy #motherhood #smbc #ivf #solomom #Blackmaternalhealth
Liberty Alexandria Williams My daughter was born in New York City in August 2024. Forevermore, I’m changed I’m responsible for ensuring her wellbeing and that Liberty enhances the spaces she occupies. This little girl has been born into significant privilege. Thus, she holds significant responsibility. As her ancestor, Toni Morrison tasked her… Since she has been born free, her birth assignment is to now free somebody else Why the name Liberty? Born into a nation and at a time such as this… Young Liberty has arrived on divine time Unknown by most, our nation’s famous monument, the Statute of Liberty, originated as a tribute to the newly freed Black American. Lady Liberty came to New York City in 1886. She came as a symbol of liberty and freedom two decades AFTER the American Civil War. While most people associate the monument with immigrants arriving at the New York Harbor, this was a secondary narrative. The French creators behind the statue originally wanted to honor the newly emancipated and formerly enslaved Africans/Black Americans. While modifications have been made, the original broken shackles, which paid tribute to the end of slavery, do remain at Lady Liberty’s feet. The broken shackles are hidden for most to see… Similarly hidden is much of our truth as a nation and our truth as a people I, along with my progeny, exist to pronounce that which is hidden Should she choose to accept it, Liberty’s work will far exceed my own and I pray, so will her impact. Welcome to the world my beautiful baby girl…. The world is ready 🙏🏾💕 *You can read more about Lady Liberty’s origin story at the link 🔗 in my bio 📸 @anabrandt #Newborn #SMBC #Motherhood #Love #AmericanHistory #BlackHistory
Liberty Alexandria Williams My daughter was born in New York City in August 2024. Forevermore, I’m changed I’m responsible for ensuring her wellbeing and that Liberty enhances the spaces she occupies. This little girl has been born into significant privilege. Thus, she holds significant responsibility. As her ancestor, Toni Morrison tasked her… Since she has been born free, her birth assignment is to now free somebody else Why the name Liberty? Born into a nation and at a time such as this… Young Liberty has arrived on divine time Unknown by most, our nation’s famous monument, the Statute of Liberty, originated as a tribute to the newly freed Black American. Lady Liberty came to New York City in 1886. She came as a symbol of liberty and freedom two decades AFTER the American Civil War. While most people associate the monument with immigrants arriving at the New York Harbor, this was a secondary narrative. The French creators behind the statue originally wanted to honor the newly emancipated and formerly enslaved Africans/Black Americans. While modifications have been made, the original broken shackles, which paid tribute to the end of slavery, do remain at Lady Liberty’s feet. The broken shackles are hidden for most to see… Similarly hidden is much of our truth as a nation and our truth as a people I, along with my progeny, exist to pronounce that which is hidden Should she choose to accept it, Liberty’s work will far exceed my own and I pray, so will her impact. Welcome to the world my beautiful baby girl…. The world is ready 🙏🏾💕 *You can read more about Lady Liberty’s origin story at the link 🔗 in my bio 📸 @anabrandt #Newborn #SMBC #Motherhood #Love #AmericanHistory #BlackHistory
Liberty Alexandria Williams My daughter was born in New York City in August 2024. Forevermore, I’m changed I’m responsible for ensuring her wellbeing and that Liberty enhances the spaces she occupies. This little girl has been born into significant privilege. Thus, she holds significant responsibility. As her ancestor, Toni Morrison tasked her… Since she has been born free, her birth assignment is to now free somebody else Why the name Liberty? Born into a nation and at a time such as this… Young Liberty has arrived on divine time Unknown by most, our nation’s famous monument, the Statute of Liberty, originated as a tribute to the newly freed Black American. Lady Liberty came to New York City in 1886. She came as a symbol of liberty and freedom two decades AFTER the American Civil War. While most people associate the monument with immigrants arriving at the New York Harbor, this was a secondary narrative. The French creators behind the statue originally wanted to honor the newly emancipated and formerly enslaved Africans/Black Americans. While modifications have been made, the original broken shackles, which paid tribute to the end of slavery, do remain at Lady Liberty’s feet. The broken shackles are hidden for most to see… Similarly hidden is much of our truth as a nation and our truth as a people I, along with my progeny, exist to pronounce that which is hidden Should she choose to accept it, Liberty’s work will far exceed my own and I pray, so will her impact. Welcome to the world my beautiful baby girl…. The world is ready 🙏🏾💕 *You can read more about Lady Liberty’s origin story at the link 🔗 in my bio 📸 @anabrandt #Newborn #SMBC #Motherhood #Love #AmericanHistory #BlackHistory
An Enchanted Garden Brunch for Baby Williams 🌿 It was SO special to celebrate this momentous occasion with my closest friends and chosen family. It was an intimate experience so we could truly celebrate, pray, and build community for my little girl 🙏🏾✨💕 A champagne toast and cake cutting gave me the opportunity to express words of gratitude and appreciation 🥂 Truly there are no words that adequately convey how full my heart is as I anticipate my daughter’s arrival. Thank you @people for helping document this once in a lifetime moment! Full article available in bio 🔗 Venue @timessquareedition Makeup & Hair @tcooperbeauty Florals: @unetablebytania Cake: @bcakeny Stationary: @hazelwoodpaperco nut Photography: @kenjonesny
It’s not hard to see that @ebonikwilliams doesn’t give a damn about rules. She never has. She played by her own rules when she finished high school at age 16 and became a first-generation college graduate. She played by her own rules when she left her stable law career to pursue TV journalism. And when she took a job at Fox News, despite disagreeing with some of the network’s politics. And when she joined Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City, becoming the first Black cast member on the series. Now, as a new mom to baby Liberty, born in August, Williams wants to add to the possibilities for women like her. “Part of my intention with everything I do, but especially this part of my life and this journey, is to challenge social and cultural norms as they relate to Black women, Black mothers, and single Black mothers,” she tells Scary Mommy. “Those are three constructs that I hold with fragility. I don’t by any stretch think that I am singular in my ability to take on this work. But I do see myself as positioned well to challenge how those things are seen and how they will be seen going forward.” Link in bio to read the full interview! Photographer: @jasonrodgersphoto Set Designer: @mazefrance Hair & Makeup: @tcooperbeauty Talent Bookings: @specialprojectsmedia Production: @kii.brown Associate Director, Photo & Bookings: @jackamomooo Editor in Chief: @kauletta SVP Fashion: @tiffanyreid SVP Creative: @karen.hibbert
It’s not hard to see that @ebonikwilliams doesn’t give a damn about rules. She never has. She played by her own rules when she finished high school at age 16 and became a first-generation college graduate. She played by her own rules when she left her stable law career to pursue TV journalism. And when she took a job at Fox News, despite disagreeing with some of the network’s politics. And when she joined Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City, becoming the first Black cast member on the series. Now, as a new mom to baby Liberty, born in August, Williams wants to add to the possibilities for women like her. “Part of my intention with everything I do, but especially this part of my life and this journey, is to challenge social and cultural norms as they relate to Black women, Black mothers, and single Black mothers,” she tells Scary Mommy. “Those are three constructs that I hold with fragility. I don’t by any stretch think that I am singular in my ability to take on this work. But I do see myself as positioned well to challenge how those things are seen and how they will be seen going forward.” Link in bio to read the full interview! Photographer: @jasonrodgersphoto Set Designer: @mazefrance Hair & Makeup: @tcooperbeauty Talent Bookings: @specialprojectsmedia Production: @kii.brown Associate Director, Photo & Bookings: @jackamomooo Editor in Chief: @kauletta SVP Fashion: @tiffanyreid SVP Creative: @karen.hibbert
In episode six of “Choosing Motherhood with Eboni K. Williams,” Eboni K. Williams (@ebonikwilliams) and Nicole Ellis @nicoleellis) elaborate more on the financial cost of freezing their eggs, and Williams gets candid about her embryo transfer experience. According to Fertility IQ, the average cost of an egg freezing cycle is $11,000, which includes hormone stimulation, egg retrieval, and lab processing. There are additional costs, around $5000 for medication, plus fees for storing the eggs. The cost of IVF (invitro-fertilization) is even higher, around $24,000. “Choosing Motherhood” premieres every Wednesday on theGrio.com. For the full interview, head over to our website.
At our “Diversity of Infertility” event last year, we heard from our friend @ebonikwilliams about her goal to have a baby with the help of sperm donation. She acknowledged the challenge to find a black donor and shared why she wants to challenge the stereotype of the single black mom who can’t adequately provide. We wished Eboni luck before her IVF transfer and this weekend we are thrilled to reconnect to get an update on all that’s happened since she became a mom to her baby Liberty. (Her story has been trending in media, in case you missed it!) On Sunday in our stories, join us for “Ask Eboni Anything” and please share/DM us your q’s (about pursuing single parenthood, finding a donor, keeping hope alive & more) 🧡 #nyc #diversity #infertility #singlemombychoice
Those “foreign commerce” charges just might make things worse for Mr. Combs and Eboni called it, just like Mister. Listen to the special “The United States v Sean Combs” episode of Holding Court wherever you listen to podcasts. 🎧
POLL: Would you ever sue a significant other for embarrassing you? 🤔 Hurry up and catch up on last week’s episode of Holding Court before a new episode drops this Wednesday! Last week, Eboni & Dustin discussed Cam Newton’s public confession of multiple cases of infidelity while in his current relationship with Jasmin Brown, on his podcast Funky Fridays. Eboni answers the question “Can you sue someone for embarrassing?” The answer is yes. 🙃 Listen to Holding Court wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 And as always, read your terms AND conditions! ⚖️ 🎙️ Executive Producer & Host @ebonikwilliams 🎙️ Executive Producer & Host @lookatdustin 💻 Senior Producer @ashleyjhobbs 🎛️ Executive Producer @dossiemccraw 📹 Creative Consultant @jake.kleinberg
🔊 NEW HOLDING COURT! As promised Eboni and Dustin are breaking down some of the latest developments in the YSL/Young Thug #trial including one of the witness’s revoked probation. Eboni breaks down the realoty of plea deals and why it is NOT a game. Sound off in the comments and let us know your thoughts. 🤔 Listen to Holding Court wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 And as always, read your terms AND conditions! ⚖️ 🎙️ Executive Producer & Host @ebonikwilliams 🎙️ Executive Producer & Host @lookatdustin 💻 Senior Producer @ashleyjhobbs 🎛️ Executive Producer @dossiemccraw 📹 Creative Consultant @jake.kleinberg
🔊 NEW HOLDING COURT! POLL: What is your biggest motivation for voting in the 2024 Presidential election? 🗳️🤔 This week Auntie E flies solo to get a few things off her chest about Whiteness, the upcoming election, and who exactly will be MOST motivated and why as we go to the polls. Listen to Holding Court wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 And as always, read your terms AND conditions! ⚖️ 🎙️ Executive Producer & Host @ebonikwilliams 🎙️ Executive Producer & Host @lookatdustin 💻 Senior Producer @ashleyjhobbs 🎛️ Executive Producer @dossiemccraw 📹 Creative Consultant @jake.kleinberg
🔊NEW HOLDING COURT! POLL: Should Diddy receive any kind of special treatment while in pretrial detainment? 🤔 A lot of buzz in these social media streets that Mr. Combs is living in deplorable conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, NY. Well, Eboni and Dustin have thoughts on that as well as an example of truly egregious prison treatment, if you’re looking for somewhere to direct sympathy. Listen to Holding Court wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 And as always, read your terms AND conditions! ⚖️ 🎙️ Executive Producer & Host @ebonikwilliams 🎙️ Executive Producer & Host @lookatdustin 💻 Senior Producer @ashleyjhobbs 🎛️ Executive Producer @dossiemccraw 📹 Creative Consultant @jake.kleinberg
🗣️ AN EMERGENCY EPISODE OF HOLDING COURT JUST DROPPED! Should the judge have granted Diddy’s bail? 🤔 The United States v. Sean Combs Of course we are stepping out of maternity leave for a quick minute to bring you the analysis you have been asking for: The Diddy Edition. Eboni and Dustin run down the timeline, the intricacies of the charges against Mr. Combs, and what the future could hold for the disgraced music mogul. You don’t want to miss it. Tap in! Listen to Holding Court wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 And as always, read your terms AND conditions! ⚖️ 🎙️ @ebonikwilliams 🎙️ @lookatdustin 💻 @ashleyjhobbs 🎛️ @dossiemccraw 📹 @jake.kleinberg
41 💫 Thank you God for blessing me with another year. Another year to love… to learn… to laugh… to create legacy🙏🏾
🗣️ NEW HOLDING COURT! ⚖️ Eboni and Dustin have a GOOD docket this week. (As always). We’re starting off with the (surprising for some but not so much for others) one-two punch pregnancy and divorce announcement from Cardi B last week. We get into the ins and outs of divorcing while pregnant and why it’s not so easy for women in some states. Eboni and Dustin also discuss the importance of making the best decisions for yourself and your relationship often and early for your personal peace. This and more on this week’s episode of Holding Court. Get into it! #holdingcourt #divorce #cardib #pregnancy Listen to Holding Court wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 And as always, read your terms AND conditions! ⚖️ 🎙️ @ebonikwilliams 🎙️ @lookatdustin 💻 @ashleyjhobbs 🎛️ @dossiemccraw 📹 @jake.kleinberg
Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs in the world. So why are some women choosing to do it alone? In this honest and limited series, theGrio’s host Eboni K. Williams (@ebonikwilliams) and journalist Nicole Ellis (@nicoleellis) discuss their individual decisions regarding single parenthood and all that comes with it. The series’ first episode, “Defining Parenthood,” will be available this Wednesday on theGrio.com.
What amount of respect is a sitting U.S. President due? Eboni and Dustin have thoughts. Specifically, on this week’s episode of Holding Court they sound off on the GOP’s most likely failed attempt at suing the Biden/Harris administration, why the NBA is being sued six ways from Sunday and the treatment of President Biden as he’s stepped aside in favor of Kamala Harris’s run for the Democratic nomination for President of these United States. Tell us what you think in the comments. #holdingcourt #kamalaharris #president Listen to Holding Court wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 And as always, read your terms AND conditions! ⚖️ 🎙️ @ebonikwilliams 🎙️ @lookatdustin 💻 @ashleyjhobbs 🎛️ @dossiemccraw 📹 @jake.kleinberg
POLL: Do you vote based on issues or political parties? 🤔 It’s the 4th of July and it’s not too early to be thinking about November! Because if you love Black people you can’t afford not to vote like it! This week’s episode of Holding Court is a rallying cry for Black America to joke a little less about the state of American politics and LEARN MORE. Eboni and Dustin discuss the disastrous debate between President Biden and former President Donald Trump, the not so subtle “Black jobs” dog whistle, and the news of Trump’s immunity that broke while recording. Listen to Holding Court wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 And as always, read your terms AND conditions! ⚖️ 🎙️ @ebonikwilliams 🎙️ @lookatdustin 💻 @ashleyjhobbs 🎛️ @dossiemccraw 📹 @jake.kleinberg
🗣️NEW HOLDING COURT! POLL: Have you ever made payments on appreciable assets that weren’t in your name? 🤔 This week Eboni and Dustin discuss (among other things) how Draya Michele got herself into a sticky situation re: the homeownership and her ex-boyfriend. We’re getting down to nitty gritty of what issues can arise when you 1) don’t get agreements IN WRITING and 2) don’t get assets in YOUR NAME. Listen to Holding Court wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 And as always, read your terms AND conditions! ⚖️ 🎙️ @ebonikwilliams 🎙️ @lookatdustin 💻 @ashleyjhobbs 🎛️ @dossiemccraw 📹 @jake.kleinberg
POLL: Did you agree with Harrison Butker’s Benedictine College commencement speech? 🤔 What did he get right? What did he get wrong? Let us know in the comments. The Supreme Court recently rejected an attempt to limit access to abortion pills. An NFL kicker recently couched his commencement speech in a call for women to focus less on career and more on motherhood. This week Eboni and Dustin discuss what potentially lies beneath much of the latest rhetoric around women’s bodies and the increasing threat to bodily autonomy. Listen to Holding Court wherever you get your podcasts! 🎧 And as always, read your terms AND conditions! ⚖️ 🎙️ @ebonikwilliams 🎙️ @lookatdustin 💻 @ashleyjhobbs 🎛️ @dossiemccraw 📹 @jake.kleinberg
