Tag: race
Let’s Celebrate the Beauty and Joy of Black Motherhood
I’m a Black mom. It’s not always easy, for lots of reasons, systemic racism and unconscious bias against our children being two biggies. But...
Why All Kids Need Diverse Books
In her April 2019 TED Talk, America Ferrera tells her listeners “presence creates possibility.” Her words resonated for me when I first heard them...
Beyond the Dream: Teaching Our Children about Dr. Martin Luther King,...
In 1967, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., said, “But in the final analysis, a riot is the language of the unheard.” When talking to...
The 2020 Effect on Friendships
I've been reflecting recently on how 2020 was a year that brought a lot of change and clarity to friendships in my life. I've...
5 Children’s Books with Characters of Color
In the spring, even before the anti-racism movement went mainstream, I was another Black mom looking for diverse children's books. We have some at...
Black Breastfeeding Week: My Journey
I have often wondered what my own breastfeeding outcomes would have looked like if not for the immediate encouragement of my mom, my husband,...
I Keep Nursing for Two Reasons — Cuddles and COVID-19
In honor of Black Breastfeeding Week, I have a confession to make. Well, make that two. First confession: I am still breastfeeding my 2...
Understanding True Allyship
A few weeks ago, I had the good fortune of spending a couple of hours in conversation with my amazing family friend Morgan Walker...
Practicing Anti-racism and Self-Compassion at the Same Time
I teach self-compassion.
Specifically, I teach women how to practice self-compassion and believe they are good enough.
In my private coaching calls with women I often...
Anti-racism: A Maternal Call To Action
Childhood Memories
I can still remember as a first grader being driven home by a white classmate and her mother after a sleepover.
Upon pulling up...
Where Do We Go From Here? Conversations About Race
I’ve had lots of friends calling, texting, and posting things to check on me asking, “how do you feel?” “Are you OK?” I don’t...
I Can’t Outrun Racism
When I was very young, my parents lived in a small Michigan town between their two jobs. We didn’t go to school there, and...
I Can Do Better
In schools, there is this thing called an “I can…” statement. It’s a learning goal written in terms of what students can do when...
How We’re Talking to Our Kids About Racism
Our team, just like many of you, has been struggling to find the words to explain the news and wondering how we can be...
When Color Matters
2019 is the year where my kid(s) looked at humanity differently. My husband and I have always made sure that our kids treat other...
