Federal Prosecutor Reopens Kendrick Johnson Gym Mat Death Investigation; Video Of Gym Released
A federal prosecutor is reopening the investigation into the death of Kendrick Johnson, the teenager found dead inside a rolled-up wrestling mat in his high school gym—an announcement that came just one day after a judge ordered local police to release video of the gym where KJ died.
The Adorable Preschool Tap Dancer Who Will Totally Be Beyonce When She Grows Up (VIDEO)
Oh. My. God. This pint-sized, preschool tap dancing goddess gave me absolutely LIFE this morning.
Halloween Obese Letters For Trick or Treaters? Talk About Killjoy. Plus, I Prefer Gummy Bears.
Calling a kid fat just might do more harm mentally for that kid than any handful of mini-Snickers bars could do. Not to mention, it could convince a mom to march over to your house and smash a couple of... pumpkins. You just don't play with peoples' kids like that.
{Faith & Motherhood} Developing My Child’s ‘Character’: The Greatest Ghostwriting Gig Ever
I'm helping to write the first few chapters of my daughter’s life, so that I don't miss the opportunity to inject lessons that she'd never come up with on her own.
A Word on Mortality: Take the Time to Record the Important Moments
We always think there will be more time...but sometimes we need to just stop and take the time to record the important moments.
With Food Stamp Cuts Looming, Remembering The Government Cheese
As families prepare for cutbacks to the federal food stamp program, remember that people are hurting, and just as easily as we make it, it could be taken away—leaving us to hurt too.
Tasteless, Racist Trayvon Martin Costumes: What Better Not Show Up On My Stoop This Halloween
Kids, freaks, racists and fools love them some Halloween, but this photo of two ignoramuses in Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman costumes, replete with blackface, a bloody sweatshirt, a gun and giggles, made me see stars, stripes, thunderclouds and lightening.
The N Word: How Do You Talk To Your Child About This Hateful Slur? {Open Thread}
My girls have permission to put the paws on whoever dares to call them the "N" word. How are you counseling your kids to respond to it?
{Faith & Motherhood} Teaching Children To Pray—Purposefully and From the Heart
Lord knows I smile big and cheesy when I hear my daughter say her grace or put her hands together for prayer before we go night-night. But I think it’s just as important that when someone at school hurts her feelings, she knows she can go inside herself and pray about that too.
Because of Stereotypes, Black Boys Adjust Better Socially Than Black Girls in Suburban Schools
Black boys in the suburbs appear to have a much easier time assimilating and being accepted because the stereotypes about African-American male children help them in social situations, while the stereotypes for black girls harm them.
Kid President’s #SOCKTOBER Fundraiser For the Homeless Is Inspiring & Makes Me Want To Hug Him
Kid President is using his latest video to encourage folks to take a break from uploading selfies, playing Candy Crush and Twitter-stalking Miley Cyrus to collect socks and cash for the needy.
Buying Breast Milk Online From Strangers Can Be Dangerous For Your Baby. Duh.
From the "Well Duh!" files: a new study found that a whopping 70 percent of breast milk sold to moms on a public milk-sharing forum was contaminated with all kinds of yuck that could put babies in serious danger.
This Is 45—And Other Happy Birthday Musings
I've never felt stronger, wiser, more confident, beautiful, sexy or smarter than on this day.
‘American Promise’ Offers a Rare, Inspiring Look at the Challenge of Raising Black Boys
When married couple Joe Brewster and Michelle Stephenson decided to turn a video camera on their kindergarten son to chronicle his journey through New York’s...
Are Black Moms Meaner Than Most? {MyBrownBaby Open Thread}
We know Black moms love our babies and that we care for their every need just like any other mom. But my God, the cursing, the beating, the emotional abuse that we see all-too-many Black moms unleashing on their children in the street, at the mall, on public transportation, in school, out in public, hurts us to my core.
