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A Striving Parent

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

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Conversation with parent advocates on school integration

Posted on July 19, 2017 by strivingshannon

Originally posted on Everyday Race Blog:
On June 30th, 2017, Natalie Zwerger, the Director of the NYU Center for Strategic Solutions, sat…

6 resolutions for resistance in 2017

Posted on January 4, 2017January 4, 2017 by strivingshannon

I realize I’m a solid four days late for a New Years post, but 2016 continued to be a soul-sucker until… Read more 6 resolutions for resistance in 2017

Parents who inspire: Abraham Lateiner

Posted on December 9, 2016December 9, 2016 by strivingshannon

I’m honored to be featuring the work of Abraham Lateiner as he is most certainly a parent who inspires me. I… Read more Parents who inspire: Abraham Lateiner

Parents who inspire: Andrew Grant-Thomas

Posted on November 21, 2016 by strivingshannon

I’m really honored to be featuring Andrew Grant-Thomas in this installment of “parents who inspire.” Andrew is the co-founder of EmbraceRace, a non-profit and online… Read more Parents who inspire: Andrew Grant-Thomas

Centering LGBTQ voices of color after Orlando

Posted on June 15, 2016June 15, 2016 by strivingshannon

In the 24 hours after I learned about the shooting at Pulse, a gay night club in Orlando, I rallied… Read more Centering LGBTQ voices of color after Orlando

Dissecting my discomfort with disruption

Posted on August 19, 2015 by strivingshannon

Did you watch the footage of presidential hopeful, Senator Bernie Sanders, being interrupted by Black Lives Matter protestors in Seattle?… Read more Dissecting my discomfort with disruption

In defense of armchair activism

Posted on August 5, 2015August 5, 2015 by strivingshannon

On the day I published this blog, my 3 year old son broke his wrist. I went from riding the… Read more In defense of armchair activism

In Moments of Perceived Stillness…

Posted on July 22, 2015July 24, 2015 by strivingshannon

Last week I found myself wondering, how can I remain active as an ally to the social justice movement when… Read more In Moments of Perceived Stillness…

Welcome to A Striving Parent

Posted on July 22, 2015July 22, 2015 by strivingshannon

This is not your typical parenting blog. You will not find any advice nor any quick fixes to help you… Read more Welcome to A Striving Parent

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