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A Striving Parent

A blog for parents passionate about racial justice and striving to raise socially concious kids

Category: civic engagement

Talking to my white kids about abolition

Posted on April 27, 2021April 28, 2021 by strivingshannon

“Jails don’t keep us safe, neighbors do!” My 6 year old said on the message she left for Atlanta City… Read more Talking to my white kids about abolition

ReSisters, we must stop resisting Black women

Posted on May 30, 2018May 31, 2018 by strivingshannon

The Future is Female. Believe Women. Nasty Woman. On a nearly daily basis, I see versions of the above phrases… Read more ReSisters, we must stop resisting Black women

Reflections on the Women’s March from a white lady striving to do better

Posted on January 25, 2017January 26, 2017 by strivingshannon

Across our country and the globe, millions of people came together to march against Donald Trump and the racism, misogyny, xenophobia,… Read more Reflections on the Women’s March from a white lady striving to do better

This white woman’s work

Posted on November 10, 2016November 17, 2016 by strivingshannon

I have not been a functioning human today. Starting around 12 a.m. last night, I’ve cried more than I can… Read more This white woman’s work

The need for alternative news sources

Posted on December 16, 2015 by strivingshannon

I don’t know about y’all, but staying informed when it comes to news and current events often feels like a full-time… Read more The need for alternative news sources

Parents who inspire: Sachi Feris

Posted on November 18, 2015November 19, 2015 by strivingshannon

I don’t know about y’all, but I need a dose of inspiration. With all that’s happening in the world and… Read more Parents who inspire: Sachi Feris

Parents who inspire: Lisl Huber

Posted on October 21, 2015October 30, 2015 by strivingshannon

I am very excited to launch the “parents who inspire” series! Parents featured are parents who are working to improve… Read more Parents who inspire: Lisl Huber

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