On April 20, 2021, police shot and killed Ma’Khia Bryant in Columbus, Ohio. While some folks are debating whether the shooting was justified or not, others like myself are thinking about how we can do a better job of showing up and protecting Black girls.
Category: Family
Preserving the Childhood of Black Girls
Black girls have been under attack since the beginning of time. Their childhoods have historically been cut short, and it’s just not fair. Even before becoming a mother, I fiercely protected little Black girls. Often forgotten and minimized, it was my goal since I was a young girl myself to uplift and encourage our precious…
Is Your Teen a Changemaker?
Learn to support your teen’s innovative ideas in this post sponsored by the T-Mobile Changemakers Challenge. When my daughter was a tiny little girl, she had a big imagination. I used to love to watch her create entire worlds with her dolls and other toys. If she didn’t have toys, anything would do. A pen…
How to Explain Black History Month To A Child
It’s Black History Month! Even though us Black folks joke that they gave us the shortest month of the year, I’m so happy that schools and teachers are being more intentional about incorporating stories of our diverse history into their curriculum over the next few weeks. I would be happier if this happened on a…
Lemon Garlic Kale
You either love kale or you hate it. Me? I’m absolutely on the side of loving. When it comes to greens, I like just about any kind anyway. They don’t even have to be smothered in sauce or dressing for me to eat them. I like them raw and fresh so I can TASTE the…