The case of Trayvon Martin’s death has sparked a national conversation around race. People seem to be polarized in their reactions to the recent verdict, and as such I’d love to avoid more conjecture on that in this post. Rather, I really want to explore some questions about white privilege, since that is a term that has been widely used in the past week, and hopefully shed some light on what it means and what, exactly, we white folk are supposed to do about it. White privilege is a difficult . . .
Faith in humanity, restored
After a racially-charged week, this was a refreshing look at the way the younger generation views race relations. The kids are responding to the Cheerios commercial with an interracial family that got so many nasty comments on YouTube that the comment section was disabled. I think we could all learn a thing or two from their reactions. . . .
Summer Giveaway: Bodum Bistro Stand Mixer
My friend Roo (of Neon Fresh) and I have partnered with Bodum for a fun summer giveaway: a Bistro Stand Mixer (retail value $400) with fun colors and a futuristic/retro vibe. Check out the other colors on the Bistro here. _This mixer has a 700-watt, 7 speed motor to tackle all your mixing needs. It features large, stainless steel mixing bowls with a rubber-covered handle for easy pouring and carrying. Want one? Roo and I are giving away TWO. You can enter below. This giveaway . . .
Funny stories for college money? Yes, please.
A couple weeks ago I posted about my trip to New York to make a little web episode for Happy Family Organics. The shoot was a lot of fun . . . they had a group of improv actors from the Upright Citizens Brigade to act out our real-life stories. All of them are posted now, and they are so much fun: first, for how relatable the stories are of the difficulties of getting kids to eat well. But when you add in the hilarity of the improve, it’s a really fun series. My friend Kristen Chase’s is one of . . .
Questions of eternal significance: Do you wear makeup every day?
via Jessie Phillips A facebook friend asked this question the other day, and I thought the responses were so interesting. What about you? Do you wear makeup every day? If so, why? And what makeup do you wear . . . a full face? Just a little mascara? What’s the minimum you will leave the house in? I wear makeup every day. EVERY. SINGLE DAY. If I’m sick. If I’m on a mission trip to Haiti. If I’m on vacation in Palm Springs. If I’m doing a quick Target run. I always apply makeup as soon as I wake . . .
What I want you to know about being a young black man in America.
What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. Today’s guest posts is by Wesley Hall. Man, I'm just glad I had a mom who gave me the realness from a young age. I can remember thinking she was so stuck in the past for telling me that I couldn't do or say or wear certain . . .
Finding justice for Trayvon: seven actions steps for our outrage
"I take for granted that I belong wherever I happen to be." -- Joan Haskins photo via NerdyWonka Any plausible deniability about the negative bias that black men face in our country was pulled out from under me during our first adoption process. Americans love to see themselves as “colorblind” . . . to describe our country as a post-racial melting pot with a black president and a smug sense of satisfaction for not being as racist as the previous generation. But race preference in adoption . . .
Reflections on Trayvon Martin, George Zimmerman, and race in America
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Racism is every American’s problem | Salon.com Black men and women, black boys and girls, will continue to live in a world where they are guilty until proven innocent, and where their lives matter less in a justice system that is anything but blind to race. None of us, in fact, are blind to race. When people say, “I don’t see race,” they are actually saying, “I don’t want to see race and thereby face the world . . .
Friday Finds: flattering suits and coverups, summer wardrobe staples, TOMS on sale, and more….
1. Crocs Wedge Sandal. I KNOW. I cannot believe I’m recommending Crocs. But these guys are soooo comfortable and they can get wet and then dry really quickly. I’ve now got them in turquoise and black. 2. I just ordered this Alpatronix case that recharges the phone. Game-changer. And surprisingly small. 3. This Old Navy pencil skirt is DA BOMB. It’s made of cotton jersey so it’s as comfortable as a t-shirt but it looks surprisingly dressy. I’ve got it in several colors and it’s my summer . . .
Mama Said: Spanx confessions
In this episode of Mama Said, Sarah and I take a reader question about Spanx. Actually . . . several questions about Spanx. Apparently this is quite the hot topic. Who knew? Do you wear Spanx? And what is the deal with this pee-hole situation?? . . .
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