Dear Stephen E. Beaven III (or as we call you, Trey), You are by far the most beautiful and amazing baby boy I’ve ever met,...
The third Monday of January, every year, is the commemorative celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Growing up, the day has...
A few months ago I walked into Meijer with my youngest, MJ. She was comfortably nursing in my ring sling and I was focused...
The recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday holds significant meaning for myself and my family, as it commemorates the emancipation of the last...
If you are like the thousands of other white women over the past few months, you have been balancing Zoom book clubs on white...

Show Him He Matters

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They laid him in my arms at six weeks old. My husband and I had a little less than three hours after saying yes...
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...
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 have been going to the polls since I can remember. My parents voted before work and made a point of taking my brother...
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...
Recently a country artist was removed from his label after a clip went viral where he is heard using the "n word" at home...
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...
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,...
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....

In + Around Indy

Indianapolis Moms Guide to September Family Events

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Fall is here, well almost, but the month of September has arrived. Here is our round up of September family events happening this month...