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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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Reconciling my anti-racist parenting with my kid’s private school education

Posted on August 1, 2017August 1, 2017 by strivingshannon

Whew. This NPR article made the rounds again last week. It argues in no uncertain terms that systems of oppression and inequity… Read more Reconciling my anti-racist parenting with my kid’s private school education

Parents who inspire: Lucretia Berry

Posted on May 23, 2017 by strivingshannon

We’re back with another feature in the Parent Who Inspires series! I’m so excited to introduce you to Dr. Lucretia… Read more Parents who inspire: Lucretia Berry

A social justice holiday gift guide

Posted on December 2, 2016December 2, 2016 by strivingshannon

Time stops for no one and it’s hard to believe the holiday season is upon us. Truth be told, I… Read more A social justice holiday gift guide

One way to debunk the “but what can we do?” mentality

Posted on September 2, 2015October 30, 2015 by strivingshannon

Before I started this blog, I was in a near constant state of despondence. I’d watch or read the news… Read more One way to debunk the “but what can we do?” mentality

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