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...
My Family Is Transracial
I am a proud mom to two daughters, one is biological (6) and the second is adopted (1). There is 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...
As a Black girl growing up in a predominantly Caucasian suburb, it was clear that I was different. None of my teachers or friends...
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...
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,...
Election season is somewhat like a holiday for me, a long and visceral one, but a holiday nonetheless. I know not everyone feels this...
I grew up monolingual. Even though I took several years of Spanish in high school and in university, I was nowhere close to being...
I have been going to the polls since I can remember. My parents voted before work and made a point of taking my brother...
“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...
The recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday holds significant meaning for myself and my family, as it commemorates the emancipation of the last...
Recently, The San Francisco 49ers quarterback came out and stated that he would no longer stand for the national anthem during 49ers games. He...
I am black. My husband is white. Before becoming a mom, I always wondered what my kids would look like. We now have two...
In + Around Indy
Indianapolis Moms Guide to February Family Events
February is filled with a lot of fun family events in Indianapolis – don't let the cold and snow keep you from experiencing the...
