We Are Not Helpless
I can’t think. I can’t work. I can’t stop worrying about my kids at school. I feel so helpless. I can’t focus, and so I scroll.
Series A Mother’s Revolution
Trans_visibility
Sometimes it’s a meme shared on Facebook. Or an off-hand comment or joke about bathrooms or sports participation. Maybe it’s the conflation of sex and gender , a fundamental misunderstanding of basic science. It’s the proposal of a misguided or uninformed law. Other times, it’s just pure, ugly hate. Whatever form it takes, transphobia permeates …
A Quick Reference Guide for Learning about Transgender People and Issues
Empathy and compassion is just the first step toward equity and inclusion. After reading about Natalee’s experience, you may find yourself wanting to understand more about transgender people’s experiences and the issues affecting them. Natalee and I are both educators, so of course we think knowledge and research is the key to achieving our goals …
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When Staying Silent isn’t an Option: A Salient Conversation with Ellery Moore
The city of Massillon feels smaller than it’s population of 32,000. I like to joke that Massillon connections are like the old game Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, only most of us know each other by no more than 3 degrees. Among Massillon’s most well-known names and faces is Ellery Moore. Ellery endeared himself to …
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Do as I Say, Not as I Vote?
“Do as I say, not as I do.” My mother repeated this phrase on a multitude of occasions throughout my youth, especially as I grew into a young adult. On the surface, this is an obviously hypocritical statement, but my mom used it to express humility. “I’m not perfect, but know right from wrong and …
You Can Do Hard Things: Navigating Conversations about Race with Our Children
While the composition of our families are unique, one constant remains: We ALL have the responsibility to talk to our children about racism. For too long, white parents have considered racism to not be their problem and have been placing the burden squarely on the shoulders of people of color. If we truly want an equitable world where all of our children thrive, white parents must take it upon themselves to first educate themselves and then add one more difficult series of conversations to their parenting Must Haves.
In order to help parents navigate the treacherous terrain of race and racism, we’ve put together a quick tutorial with important guidelines and helpful resources.
Hometown Improvements with Sisterhood of Jewels Community Connections, LLC
How do we create a home where everyone feels included and welcome? What happens when many of those living in a community don’t realize there is a problem or are resistant to change? It seems like an impossible task, to be sure, but after an hour and half chat with the founders of Sisterhood of Jewels Community Connections LLC, I’m more optimistic than ever that change is possible.
Defining racial terms for your teen
(U.S.) – Whether our youth are on social media, listening to music, or are streaming their favorite TV show, they are likely hearing highly influential musical artists, athletes, and other celebrities voicing their opinions on racism in America.
Sociology Class with Professor Sharp-Grier
Education is a foundation of our democracy and a key to stability and progress in our communities. Educators play a fundamental role in helping citizens acquire the knowledge it takes to face fundamental challenges and make good decisions that benefit the common good of our communities.
MOMFESSION – Even when you will never truly understand, you can still take a STAND
(Canton, Ohio) – White, black, yellow, brown…we need to talk to our kids about race, now – Moms share their raw thoughts in unedited video.
