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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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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

Raising kids to recognize and embrace difference is a way to resist Trump’s hate-filled agenda

Posted on November 29, 2016November 29, 2016 by strivingshannon

If I could describe my mental state following the election in one word, I’d choose “scattered”. At first, there was a lot… Read more Raising kids to recognize and embrace difference is a way to resist Trump’s hate-filled agenda

Dear random man: your opinion about how I look doesn’t matter

Posted on October 26, 2016October 27, 2016 by strivingshannon

I like to dress up, do my hair, wear make-up and paint my nails. Those are some of the rituals… Read more Dear random man: your opinion about how I look doesn’t matter

The lesson my 92-year-old Gran taught me about race and politics

Posted on October 19, 2016October 19, 2016 by strivingshannon

A month or so ago, I received a Facetime invitation from my Dad while he was visiting my grandmother at… Read more The lesson my 92-year-old Gran taught me about race and politics

Donald Trump, pussy grabbing and teaching my kids about consent

Posted on October 11, 2016October 13, 2016 by strivingshannon

When I heard the audio of Donald Trump saying he grabbed women by the pussy, it triggered a memory that… Read more Donald Trump, pussy grabbing and teaching my kids about consent

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