The last several weeks have been so very painful. I’ve struggled with how to explain to my children all that’s… Read more Empowering my 5-year-old to be an advocate and an activist
Tag: racial justice
Talking about the Black Mama’s Bail Out action with my 5-year-old
Did y’all follow the incredible Black Mama’s Bail Out campaign as it came to fruition last week? The Black Mama’s… Read more Talking about the Black Mama’s Bail Out action with my 5-year-old
Naming the joys I’ve found in anti-racist work
It’s been nearly two years since I started A Striving Parent and began the process of deeply examining my participation in and… Read more Naming the joys I’ve found in anti-racist work
The messy story behind the Black Lives Matter sign in my white family’s window
A few weeks ago, I placed this yellow, intersectional Black Lives Matter sign created by Matice M. Moore, a Black… Read more The messy story behind the Black Lives Matter sign in my white family’s window
Reflections on the Women’s March from a white lady striving to do better
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
6 resolutions for resistance in 2017
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
This white woman’s work
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
And now, back to our regular scheduled programming
The last few days have certainly been interesting. Interesting and a wee bit stressful. Last week’s post got picked up by… Read more And now, back to our regular scheduled programming
My Family Builders: Playing while talking race, gender and family structures with my 4-year-old
(This is not a sponsored post. All opinions are mine and organic!) I’m always on the hunt for children’s books… Read more My Family Builders: Playing while talking race, gender and family structures with my 4-year-old
Parents Who Inspire: Zoë Williams
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
