"I don't see myself different than any other mom, black in America or not. We, Moms, want & work to keep our children healthy,...
I am going to admit something, I was complicit in my views. I was a HUGE R. Kelly fan, as well as all of...
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...
I quit my job. It took months for me to make the decision. I never, by any stretch of the imagination, thought of not...
The recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday holds significant meaning for myself and my family, as it commemorates the emancipation of the last...
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....
February is Black History Month. This is a month that pays tribute to African American men and women from the past and the present...
As I walked through the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, the energy on the grounds carried the weight of recent events that...
As moms, we all want our children to grow up not only smart, confident, and successful, but also kind, compassionate, and courageous. In a...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
“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...

























