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Parents who inspire: Ari Paul

Posted on February 1, 2017 by strivingshannon

Whew. It’s been a hell of a 10 days since the inauguration, am I right? I need to take a… Read more Parents who inspire: Ari Paul

Parents who inspire: Jonah McDonald

Posted on December 15, 2016December 17, 2016 by strivingshannon

Settle in, because y’all are going to enjoy getting to know Jonah McDonald, the latest Parent Who Inspires! I was… Read more Parents who inspire: Jonah McDonald

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

Parents who inspire: Marni Brown

Posted on November 4, 2016 by strivingshannon

I’m so excited to be ramping back up the Parents Who Inspire series by introducing you to Dr. Marni Brown. Marni… Read more Parents who inspire: Marni Brown

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

Parents Who Inspire: Zoë Williams

Posted on August 24, 2016 by strivingshannon

I am incredibly excited to introduce you all to Zoë Williams, an activist I’ve been connected to through Showing Up… Read more Parents Who Inspire: Zoë Williams

Parents who inspire: Chemay Morales-James

Posted on August 5, 2016 by strivingshannon

It is an honor to be featuring Chemay Morales-James on the Parents Who Inspire series! I learned about Chemay’s organization, My Reflection… Read more Parents who inspire: Chemay Morales-James

Parents Who Inspire: Anna Beck

Posted on May 25, 2016 by strivingshannon

Parents who inspire: Jessica Lima Smith

Posted on March 2, 2016March 2, 2016 by strivingshannon

For this installment of “parents who inspire”, I’m honored to be featuring my good friend Jessica Lima Smith. I first met… Read more Parents who inspire: Jessica Lima Smith

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

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