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...
“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...
As moms, we all want our children to grow up not only smart, confident, and successful, but also kind, compassionate, and courageous. In a...
This is the second post in a four-part series centered on listening to lived experiences with racism.
In part one of this series, we listened...
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 am an African-American teacher who loudly and proudly celebrates Black History Month. It brings me so much joy, yet so much anguish. Every...
As a Black girl growing up in a predominantly Caucasian suburb, it was clear that I was different. None of my teachers or friends...
Election season is somewhat like a holiday for me, a long and visceral one, but a holiday nonetheless. I know not everyone feels this...
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...
Recently a country artist was removed from his label after a clip went viral where he is heard using the "n word" at home...
"I don't see myself different than any other mom, black in America or not. We, Moms, want & work to keep our children healthy,...
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...
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,...
Keenan Anderson was an educator and a parent, just like me. When I saw his death on social media, my heart felt like it...
In + Around Indy
Wine Tasting Around Indianapolis
I’m not going to lie – I enjoy a nice glass of wine. Sometimes two. I like to call myself a wine tasting enthusiast,...
