I took my children to march last Saturday. In spite of the crowds and the noise. In spite of the humidity and the heat. In spite of potential danger. In spite of the fear that this current Pandemic has created in so many of us, I took my children to march on Saturday. And I… Continue reading That time I took my children to a Black Lives Matter protest during a Pandemic
Tag: Culture
How Black Are You?
“I call myself Black because that is who I am. Blackness is a label that I do not have a choice in rejecting as long as systemic barriers exist in this country.”- Morgan Jerkins, This Will Be My Undoing. I am a Black woman. I have always been a Black female and that in… Continue reading How Black Are You?
The Black Child’s Parent’s Burden
Recently, my son Noah has taken an interest in history, especially in historical figures. He’s become fascinated especially with US presidents, which all in all makes sense since he is learning about money and various denominations. In light of this, and in addition to my own history obsession, I have begun to collect biographies for… Continue reading The Black Child’s Parent’s Burden
History has its eyes on you
Anyone who knows me really really well knows that I love history. Not just like "it's my favorite subject" love. But more along the lines of "I live and breathe history." Love it. Really, I could kick myself in the face for not majoring in it in the first place, but that's neither here or… Continue reading History has its eyes on you
Dedicated to my Sisters…
Dear Soror (Sister): I’m sorry. In 2008, I promised to be an active and engaged member of my sorority. I remember the feeling I had on that Easter Sunday morning. I was so proud to be joining an organization that so many inspirational women, both past and present, belong to. I along… Continue reading Dedicated to my Sisters…
I Reckon It’s Time…
Up until now, I've been rather quiet about the recent incidents in our country involving race. As a Black mother, I am aware that it is my duty, responsibility to teach and prepare my children to try and understand and prepare for the current attitudes in this country about race and prejudice. I just didn't… Continue reading I Reckon It’s Time…