As a Black girl growing up in a predominantly Caucasian suburb, it was clear that I was different. None of my teachers or friends...
They laid him in my arms at six weeks old. My husband and I had a little less than three hours after saying yes...
The recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday holds significant meaning for myself and my family, as it commemorates the emancipation of the last...
I spend my Saturday afternoons with young ladies ages 12-14. Now before you sigh and ask if I am crazy, know that I volunteer...
“I don’t like dark skin.” These are the exact words said about my 3-year-old black daughter by another child. This is a very personal...
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.”-James...
At what age do you think a child recognizes the differences in skin colors?
At 27 months my youngest was recently playing with Barbie dolls....
My Family Is Transracial
I am a proud mom to two daughters, one is biological (6) and the second is adopted (1). There is a...
I am black. My husband is white. Before becoming a mom, I always wondered what my kids would look like. We now have two...
A few months ago I walked into Meijer with my youngest, MJ. She was comfortably nursing in my ring sling and I was focused...
I grew up monolingual. Even though I took several years of Spanish in high school and in university, I was nowhere close to being...
Dear Stephen E. Beaven III (or as we call you, Trey),
You are by far the most beautiful and amazing baby boy I’ve ever met,...
This is the first post in a four-part series centered on listening to lived experiences with racism.
We are living in a heavy, divided moment—one...
Recently, The San Francisco 49ers quarterback came out and stated that he would no longer stand for the national anthem during 49ers games. He...
In + Around Indy
Your Guide to Indiana Fever Game Day
It’s a new era of women’s basketball. After intense negotiations, the league and the players agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement.
The biggest outcome:...
