black children and civil rights

About the Baltimore Protest and Freddie Gray: What I’m Telling My Kids

Our children are witnessing history—a revolution. Here's how we're opening our girls' eyes to what's really going on.

– Apr 29, 2015

The First Memorial Day: Celebrating Fallen American Soldiers & the Freed Slaves Who Honored Them

Well yes, there will be barbecues galore and lots of beer passed about and some kick-ass sales at the mall and everyone will enjoy their...

– May 27, 2013

Black Children and Black History: The Importance Of Teaching Our Kids the Complexity Of Us

I was in the car headed to the Atlanta OneMillionRising rally with Mari and three of her female classmates, singing Prince’s “Adore” loud and off-key,...

– Mar 4, 2013
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