Listening Beyond Our Comfort Zone Hurts

Listening Beyond Our Comfort Zone Hurts

Why, like any exercise, it’s worth it.   I’m Fired Up Right Now!! I have been listening to a book on racism that I thought would be good to listen to. From what I have heard, the author believes there is racism, but presents a different view from...
Parental Power Is an Easy Card to Play

Parental Power Is an Easy Card to Play

Our children need us to make a better choice.   When we find ourselves with the challenge of handling situations with our children that are pretty much designed to push our buttons or at least we think they are designed to, pulling the parental power card is a...
On The Matter of Race

On The Matter of Race

It’s time you considered it for yourself or someone you know.   There are not enough words to express what facilitating these journeys have meant to me and my family. When George Floyd was murdered, my oldest son, Jabari called me clearly hurt and confused. He...
An Honest Conversation With My Youngest Son

An Honest Conversation With My Youngest Son

The truth hurts and frees you.   When did you first know you were Black? What was it like to go to a predominantly White school? Did your Dad and I make a mistake sending you there? How’d we do with teaching you to be proud and informed about our history? All...