lupita nyong’o

Dear Walmart, Where’s Black Barbie?

When a Black mom can't find a Black Barbie in her local superstore, she's forced to have conversations with her toddler she's not ready to and doesn't want to have. So she's penned a letter getting Walmart together.

– Jul 27, 2015

Zendaya’s Hair: Her Locs Are Beautiful. Who Needs Giuliana Rancic to Say That When WE Can?

It's fine to hold Giuliana Rancic accountable for attacking Zendaya's hair. But really, we can—and should—reject the white gaze and pour our passion into celebrating our own.

– Feb 25, 2015

Lupita Nyong’o’s Sesame Street Turn Helped My Daughter Discover Her Brown Skin

When Lupita Nyong'o tells Elmo she loves her brown skin, a little girl and her mother learn something special about themselves.

– Sep 25, 2014

Picking Role Models That Count: Parents Have Way More Juice Than Hollywood

Forget waiting for Hollywood to funnel heroes to our kids. This dad has a few role models just perfect for Black children.

– Mar 7, 2014
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