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

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Preserving my children’s innocence is an act of preserving white supremacy

Posted on September 8, 2016September 16, 2016 by strivingshannon

“Having a child is like wearing your heart on your sleeve.”  I’ve heard several different versions of this colloquialism and… Read more Preserving my children’s innocence is an act of preserving white supremacy

Preserving a child’s innocence vs. preserving a child’s privilege

Posted on November 4, 2015November 4, 2015 by strivingshannon

Recently, I hosted a Raising Race Conscious Children webinar in my home for the first time. Five of my dear female friends, 4… Read more Preserving a child’s innocence vs. preserving a child’s privilege

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