The recognition of Juneteenth as a national holiday holds significant meaning for myself and my family, as it commemorates the emancipation of the last...
As a Black girl growing up in a predominantly Caucasian suburb, it was clear that I was different. None of my teachers or friends...
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 have been going to the polls since I can remember. My parents voted before work and made a point of taking my brother...
I quit my job. It took months for me to make the decision. I never, by any stretch of the imagination, thought of not...
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...
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...
Recently a country artist was removed from his label after a clip went viral where he is heard using the "n word" at home...
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,...
I am going to admit something, I was complicit in my views. I was a HUGE R. Kelly fan, as well as all of...
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...
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...
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....
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...

























