Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
On Leslie Jones, being the target of racist trolls, and Twitter’s responsibility to police their own platform
trigger warning: racist hate speech, sexualization of children Over the past week I've watched the story of Leslie Jones leaving Twitter with both sadness and familiarity. If you haven't heard the story, Leslie Jones is one of the stars of the new Ghostbusters movie (and a hilarious comedian in her own right.) She also happens to be black . . . a fact that online white supremacists took issue with. They orchestrated a coordinated attack of Leslie's Twitter page. She was receiving . . .
What I want you to know about stillbirth
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 post is by Brittnie Blackburn. Photo by: Zack Minor I have lost two babies, one at eight weeks and most recently, our son Chance who was stillborn at 20 weeks gestation. I could not let the month of . . .
That’s what SHE said: Einstein’s 1946 essay on racism, Jennifer Anniston takes on the tabloids, white boy slams his own privilege, a Lutheran minister builds a Christo-centric congregation using AA principles, the future of Black Lives Matter and more…
ALBERT EINSTEIN'S ESSAY ON RACIAL BIAS IN 1946 | onbeing.org After witnessing first-hand a "deeply entrenched evil" in the way whit Americans treated black Americans, Einstein penned this essay in 1946 meant for a white readership. His words still ringtrue today..."There is, however, a somber point in the social outlook of Americans. Their sense of equality and human dignity is mainly limited to men of white skins. Even among these there are prejudices of which I as a Jew am clearly conscious; . . .
Friday Finds
1. Sela Blue and the First Day of School Book | Amazon 2. Tugie | Marbles: The Brain Store 3. Washable Sidewalk Chalk Paint | Glitter Rainbow Roller 4. The Castles of Equestria: An Enchanted My Little Pony Pop-Up Book | Barnes & Noble 5. Catch Phrase Blitz | Big Screen 6. THINaddictives| Lightly Sweet & Crunchy | Nonnis 7. Yoga Poga Shmoga! Book | Amazon 8. Earth First | Organic First Peas 9. The Volcanology . . .
Up for Debate: Talking Politics with Paul Martin (Ep. 18)
He's conservative. I'm liberal. And we are trying to have a civil discussion about the election. My friend Paul Martin and I are talking about the intersection of race and politics, those pesky emails, Bernie's endorsement of Hilary, and Trump's VP pick. Hit us up with your comments and questions! . . .
What I want you to know about voting Democrat as an Evangelical
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 post is by Holly Love. Photo by: Aaron Burden According to the Pew Research Center, I shouldn't vote the way that I do. Statistics from a large study conducted last year confirm what seems like common . . .
#TBT Surviving as a working mom during the summer
On Thursdays I post something from the archives. This is from June 2015. Kahil Gibran once suggested that joy and sorrow are inseparable. They arrive together, he wrote. "When one sits alone with you ... remember that the other is asleep upon your bed." I get it, man. You're describing what summertime is to me. Growing up, summer was the best thing in the world, and I love revisiting that freedom and happiness when my kids are on their break. I get to spend more time with them. I get . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Makari
Every Wednesday I feature a child recently highlighted by a local Wednesday's Child newscast to share the stories of children from around the country who are waiting for a family. My hope is that this can broaden exposure for the children highlighted, but also serve as a reminder that these children represent thousands of children currently in the foster-care system. Perhaps their stories will inspire you to consider opening your home to a child needing a family. For more information and to . . .
What I want you to know about being a mom to a black son
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 post is by Wendy Laman Crawford. This is my Jalen. This is my story. This picture is how I see him in my mind every day. He is quite literally the happiest, friendliest kid you could meet and I'm not saying that . . .
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