I am black. My husband is white. Before becoming a mom, I always wondered what my kids would look like. We now have two...
Trigger Warning: racism, maternal mortality
Martin Luther King, Jr. was a Civil Rights hero. He is a modern-day legend, remembered for his messages of love,...
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 first post in a four-part series centered on listening to lived experiences with racism.
We are living in a heavy, divided moment—one...
As a Black girl growing up in a predominantly Caucasian suburb, it was clear that I was different. None of my teachers or friends...
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...
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...
This is the final post in a four-part series centered on listening to lived experiences with racism.
In the first three parts of this series,...
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...
The conversation rings in my ears long after we hang up. My daughter's principal asked us to return to her school after hours a...
Ms. Dawn Whitehead was my first Black Woman teacher. She was also my first Black teacher and I didn't have her until I was...
I am going to admit something, I was complicit in my views. I was a HUGE R. Kelly fan, as well as all of...
The recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday holds significant meaning for myself and my family, as it commemorates the emancipation of the last...
February is Black History Month. This is a month that pays tribute to African American men and women from the past and the present...
In + Around Indy
Indianapolis Moms Guide to September Family Events
Fall is here, well almost, but the month of September has arrived. Here is our round up of September family events happening this month...
