In a heartfelt Instagram post, Hilaria Baldwin opened up about the "most important lesson" she's teaching her children with husband Alec Baldwin. While the mom of four emphasizes the importance of raising kids to be loving, kind, and just, she also acknowledged that simply leading by example isn't enough, especially in the wake of George Floyd's tragic death. With an engaging and empathetic tone, Baldwin shared her thoughts on how mothers can extend their influence beyond their own homes to create meaningful change in the world.

Extending Motherhood Beyond the Home

Hilaria Baldwin took a moment to reflect on the responsibilities of motherhood in today's world. On June 4, she wrote, "I’m realizing that we, as mothers, must reach above and beyond our own homes and raising our own children conscientiously." Baldwin explained that while instilling values like kindness and fairness in her own children is crucial, it's equally important to extend that care to those who have been treated unjustly for far too long. "We must be mama bears, fiercely fighting to stand up for all of our children—whether they're young or old, biological or not," she passionately stated. This means advocating for systems that protect and uplift every person, regardless of their race, religion, sexual orientation, or identity.

A Moment That Changed Everything

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The reason I wanted to become a yoga teacher was because I love helping people. Being a person of just values is vital to me and, I’m quite sure, the most important lesson I teach my children. I, like so many mothers, am focused on raising my children to be loving, kind and just. I'm learning, however, that even though our lives may be hectic, we need to reach out to mother the world around us. We have our foundation and extend ourselves in many ways to help others…but I’m realizing that simply living by example and the philanthropic work we do is not enough. One of the most awakening moments over the past couple of weeks is when George Floyd called out, “Mama.” As so many have said, he summoned all mothers in that moment. The moment that made me feel like a mother was not just when I held my first child, but when I discovered I truly was a person who felt others’ wounds and unjust treatment profoundly in my gut and in my being. We are one, we are more similar genetically and in our souls than we are different. I’m realizing that we, as mothers, must reach above and beyond our own homes and raising our own children conscientiously. We must extend ourselves to mother those who have been treated unjustly for so long. We must be mama bears, fiercely fighting to stand up for all of our children, young and old, biological and not. To fight for a system that will support and protect every person of every magnificent color, religion, sexual orientation, identity. As mothers we were gifted with this superpower to feel and fight for love and safety. What does it mean to be a mother? It’s not necessarily having or not having children. It simply means loving and caring so profoundly for other beings that we are driven to fight fiercely a battle of justice, not stopping until this never happens again.
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Baldwin, who is expecting her fifth child, shared her evolving perspective on what it truly means to be a mother. "It's not necessarily about having or not having children," she explained. "It's about loving and caring so deeply for others that we're compelled to fight tirelessly for justice." This realization came after hearing George Floyd cry out "mama" during his final moments, a powerful call that resonated deeply with Baldwin and many others around the world.

George Floyd's Legacy Inspires Action

George Floyd's death on May 25, at the hands of police officers, was a turning point for Baldwin and countless others. Witness accounts revealed that Floyd called out "mama" as he was being restrained, a moment that touched Baldwin deeply. She reflected, "The moment that made me feel like a mother wasn't just holding my first child. It was realizing that I deeply feel the pain and injustices others experience as if they were my own." Baldwin emphasized the unity of humanity, reminding everyone that "we are more similar genetically and in our souls than we are different." This shared humanity inspired her to take action.

Hope Amidst Darkness

While Baldwin expressed her sadness and concern for her children in the wake of global protests sparked by Floyd's death, she also found hope in the collective effort to create change. On June 3, Baldwin shared that she woke up multiple times during the night to check on her kids, overwhelmed by the weight of the world's injustices. Yet, she remained optimistic, noting, "I have extreme awe and inspiration seeing how much change can be achieved through this rallying." Her message underscores the importance of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

To learn more about how you can contribute to the fight for justice and equality, visit BlackLivesMatter.com.