He’s reminding me how to be myself before people told me I wasn’t good enough. I am changing. I can feel it. I just left my 7-month-old’s second swimming lesson. I believe it is important for children to learn how to swim at a young age. We blow bubbles, we work on going underwater, we […]
Clothes do not matter when the mark of terror is visible on your skin. Race relations has always been a hot topic in America, but in recent years tensions have skyrocketed. It has become common knowledge to avoid the comments section of all articles—unless you want to be pulled into a keyboard brawl. Racial discussions […]
If you are a mom of a black boy, the level of fear and anxiety that you feel regarding your children’s basic safety can be overwhelming. There is a lot of animosity in this country right now. The most discussed topics are race and police brutality. All over social media people are giving input. Some […]
One way to combat negative outcomes post-election is to raise more inclusive children. Post-election, many parents are considering how negative comments made by President-Elect Donald Trump will affect our children—both as actors and as victims. Referred to as The Trump Effect, there has been a significant increase in race and religious based taunting throughout the […]
Every new white acquaintance brings anxiety: Will you care for my plight or remain apathetic to my struggles? Establishing and maintaining friendships can be challenging. But for socially conscious black Americans, there is often an added level of difficulty. Black Americans are expected to be considerate of the feelings of those who may not care […]
