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...
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....
For the past week, I have been glued to the television screen as Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson prepares to ascend to the highest court...
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...
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...
As moms, we all want our children to grow up not only smart, confident, and successful, but also kind, compassionate, and courageous. In a...
Moment of Truth, I don’t necessarily love comic book movies. Don’t get me wrong, I will watch Iron Man if prompted, and The Hulk...
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...
A few months ago I walked into Meijer with my youngest, MJ. She was comfortably nursing in my ring sling and I was focused...
Keenan Anderson was an educator and a parent, just like me. When I saw his death on social media, my heart felt like it...
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,...
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...
“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...
I have been going to the polls since I can remember. My parents voted before work and made a point of taking my brother...
In + Around Indy
See Circle City: Local Nurseries in the Indianapolis Area
Now that this weather is becoming less fickle and staying warm (crossing my fingers), we can buy our plants for the warmer seasons. I...
