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 […]
By choosing to ignore race, you are, in fact, just living your privilege. And you’re teaching your kids to live their privilege. “Is she black or white?” I asked another mom who was describing a little girl in her son’s class that she thought my family might know. “Oh, we teach our kids to be […]
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 […]
