February is Black History Month. This is a month that pays tribute to African American men and women from the past and the present...
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....
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....
They laid him in my arms at six weeks old. My husband and I had a little less than three hours after saying yes...
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...
As I walked through the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, the energy on the grounds carried the weight of recent events that...
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,...
Recently a country artist was removed from his label after a clip went viral where he is heard using the "n word" at home...
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 am an African-American teacher who loudly and proudly celebrates Black History Month. It brings me so much joy, yet so much anguish. Every...
Keenan Anderson was an educator and a parent, just like me. When I saw his death on social media, my heart felt like it...
Let me precede this blog by saying this is not a blog paying homage to Bill Cosby. Straight up, there it is: there's a...
"I don't see myself different than any other mom, black in America or not. We, Moms, want & work to keep our children healthy,...
Recently, The San Francisco 49ers quarterback came out and stated that he would no longer stand for the national anthem during 49ers games. He...
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Best Lakes to Swim Around Indianapolis During Lake Season
It's lake season! And if you don't know where to go on your next summer adventure – we've got you covered. We have rounded...
