The Longest Shortest Time

Jamilah Lemieux on Black Single Motherhood

July 22, 2026·44 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Jamilah Lemieux’s greatest fear was becoming a single mom. When she found herself pregnant without a partner, she panicked and tried to convince her daughter’s father to get back together with her. But over time, she’s come to embrace single motherhood — and the unexpected joys of co-parenting.  … Recommendations from the archive We have lots of stories about single parenthood! • For something funny: W. Kamau Bell Asks His Mom About Sex • For something political: The Political Power of Black Motherhood • For a story with a twist: Becoming a Single Dad While Trans … Episode resources • Jamila’s book: Black. Single. Mother. • Jamilah’s website: https://www.jamilahlemieux.com/ • Co-parenting book that Jamilah recommends: The 50/50 Solution … • Join LST+ for community and access to You Know What, another show in the Longest Shortest universe! • Follow us on Instagram • Sign up for our newsletter, where we recommend other parenting + reproductive health media • Buy books by LST guests (your purchase supports the show!) • Website: longestshortesttime.com … Cover photo credit: Aria Askari Jocelynn Pedro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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