February is Black History Month. This is a month that pays tribute to African American men and women from the past and the present...
I grew up monolingual. Even though I took several years of Spanish in high school and in university, I was nowhere close to being...
The third Monday of January, every year, is the commemorative celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Growing up, the day has...
I have been going to the polls since I can remember. My parents voted before work and made a point of taking my brother...
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....
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....
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...
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...
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 spend my Saturday afternoons with young ladies ages 12-14. Now before you sigh and ask if I am crazy, know that I volunteer...
As a child of immigrants, the Fourth of July was just another day. I didn't start celebrating it until high school when my American...
I am black. My husband is white. Before becoming a mom, I always wondered what my kids would look like. We now have two...
“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.”-James...
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Indianapolis Moms Guide to October Family Events
FALL is here and OCTOBER has arrived. Here is our round up of October family events and fun activities happening in Indianapolis and the...
