As a sophomore in high school, I heard my name being called over the school-wide intercom. “Roleen Bell, please report to the library.” The...
I grew up monolingual. Even though I took several years of Spanish in high school and in university, I was nowhere close to being...
I am going to admit something, I was complicit in my views. I was a HUGE R. Kelly fan, as well as all of...
Yes, you heard me right, you are… biased (C’mon, what b-word did you think I was referring to?!) I am biased. You are biased....
Growing up, February was so important to my family because my our roots run deep. All of my grandmother's brothers served in the military...
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 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...
"LOOK! LOOK! There’s a brown girl! Brown girls are disgusting! RUN!"
My daughter was oblivious to it all, me on the other hand, I was...
About fifteen years ago, my grandpa wrote an e-mail to me, my siblings, and my cousins. He had recently learned how to scan pictures,...
Alton Sterling has died. Alton Sterling was shot by a police man, while on the ground. Alton Sterling was Black.
I am a multiracial mom...
As a child of immigrants, the Fourth of July was just another day. I didn't start celebrating it until high school when my American...
For the past week, I have been glued to the television screen as Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson prepares to ascend to the highest court...
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...
In + Around Indy
Where to Visit Santa Around Indianapolis
Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas!
Are you looking for a place to visit Santa this holiday season? Look no further – here is our round...
