Eboni K. Williams has announced the arrival of her first child, a daughter named Liberty Alexandria Williams.
The child, who was conceived via sperm donor and in vitro fertilization, was born in August 2024 in New York City, her mother shared.
Eboni, a former star on The Real Housewives Of New York City, shared precious snaps of the newborn as she introduced her daughter to the world.
The 41-year-old star, a lawyer and presiding judge on Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams, shared the significance behind the name of her child.
'Liberty Alexandria Williams,' she began in the caption. 'My daughter was born in New York City in August 2024. Forevermore, I’m changed.
Eboni K. Williams has announced the arrival of her first child, a daughter named Liberty Alexandria Williams; pictured 2023
'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 star, a lawyer and presiding judge on Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams, shared the significance behind the name of her child
'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.'
Eboni previously told People of her decision to start a family on her own: 'There will always be that voice that says, "Maybe I should have waited to meet a man and remarry before I had a baby? Maybe I should not be trying to do this alone." But f*** that!'
Eboni previously told People of her decision to start a family on her own:c'There will always be that voice that says, "Maybe I should have waited to meet a man and remarry before I had a baby? Maybe I should not be trying to do this alone." But f*** that!'
Williams is a lawyer and presiding judge on Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams
Eboni was a member of season 13 of The Real Housewives of New York City
She starred on the show for just one season
'I'm not waiting. I'm 40 years old. I'm not waiting to build assets. I'm not waiting to build my career. I'm not waiting to travel. And I'm certainly not waiting to start a family. I just refuse to wait one more day, that's where I'm at. Everything I want to do, I'm doing right now. And I'm excited. I feel as ready as I'm ever going to be.'
Eboni continued: 'I really freed myself of the rigidness of what legacy, love, and family could look like. Those are the three pillars I reassessed, and it helped shake me from this idea of, "I have to have it this way on this timeline everyone else is following."'
