cross-posted here I have been thinking about this powerful talk for almost a week now. It has made me even more critical of how we as a society perpetuate the "single-story." It makes me notice when a story presented doesn't mesh with the "single-story" that has been developed and accepted as the norm in our … Continue reading Moving Past the Single Story
Race/Racism
My Trayvon
I look into these dark brown eyes and wonder "when does this sweet face turn into a dangerous face?" At what point does my sweet baby boy turn into someone who is feared? At what point will those who comment on his manners or his personality start to view him with suspicion? At what point … Continue reading My Trayvon
Privilege, Education, Stereotypes, and Systemic Racism
I don't know where these people live who claim we live in a "post-racial" society. My guess would be they live in all white, gated communities, there kids go to private, somewhat diverse schools, and where they run into brown people at the grocery store and think "isn't that great." I know they don't live … Continue reading Privilege, Education, Stereotypes, and Systemic Racism
Race Still Matters
What if the teens had been white? There is a pervasive and toxic stereotype in our country--Black Males are DANGEROUS. I will admit that as young white girl raised during a difficult racial period in my own city (desegregation of schools), I was taught/socialized to be more "aware" of black males. That is painful for … Continue reading Race Still Matters
Standing Out
It has been a long time since I felt like people were staring at our family. In our city, there are lots of families that look like ours and in our daily life, our family doesn't stand out anymore. No one seems to pay us any attention--which is good because my children are usually making … Continue reading Standing Out
Embracing Imperfection 