Tia Mowry had the timeline pausing and reflecting on Juneteenth. While the feed was full of celebrations, cookouts, and culture, sis came through with something a little deeper — and it hit home for a lot of folks.
The actress and mother of two took to Instagram on June 19, opening up in a personal post about her journey as a mixed-race Black woman. And let’s just say… she didn’t hold back. Alongside a carousel of family photos — including throwbacks with twin sister Tamera Mowry, pics of her kids, and moments with her parents — Tia reflected on the experiences that shaped how she sees herself.
“There were moments I questioned where I belonged,” she wrote. “Even as a mixed kid, I knew I was Black. But growing up, the world around me didn’t always reflect that back to me. I had to go on a journey to fully understand who I was and what it meant to walk through this world as a Black woman.”
Tia also spoke on not always feeling “Black enough” and shared real moments from her childhood that highlighted the different ways her parents were treated — yep, even as a kid, she picked up on how the world moved differently based on skin color.
“As a kid, I noticed the difference. When I was with my mom, who’s Black, she was treated with suspicion. Not receiving an application for our dream home. Questions in first class. But with my white dad, people were welcoming. That’s when I realized how much the color of your skin shapes how the world treats you.”
And it wasn’t just about the past. Tia also revealed some powerful truths she’s discovered about her ancestry, with roots in places like Ghana, Nigeria, and the Bahamas. Now, as a mom, she’s even more locked in on making sure her kids know their history, feel proud of who they are, and understand why Juneteenth matters on a deeper level.
“It made me want to be loud about my pride,” she added. “To be Black and proud. To celebrate where I come from. And to use my voice and platform to make sure my community is seen, heard, and celebrated.”
Several fans flooded Tia’s heartfelt Juneteenth post with love and encouragement. Fellow stars including her onscreen mom, Jackee Harry also dropped some sweet words writing,“🙌🏾 That’s my girl!!!!! Tell ‘em!” See more reactions below.
One Instagram user @bet wrote, “LOVE THIS AND WE LOVE YOU!🫶🏽”
Instagram user @alex_elle said, “I love you for sharing this! Happy Juneteenth, sis. 🙌🏾”
And, Instagram user @tiakofi commented, “This is why I named myself after you. You were the representation I needed to see 💖”
Meanwhile, Instagram user @tarastiles added, “Love you and all you’ve done and all you do and most importantly who you are !! ❤️”
Likewise, Instagram user @lizzyjeff said, “Girl you always been one of thee Black IT GIRLS😍🔥🔥🔥”
Finally, Instagram user @itsalizahnikayla commented, “Period!!! This is the best post ever. Thank you for sharing!! You are beautiful inside and out. And yes girl you are indeed Black enough🖤”
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