Why I protest police brutality
While I was in New York last month, I had the chance to attend two protests against police brutality and racial bias. I wanted to explain why I attended them, and what the purpose was behind them. I attended the marches because I believe that there is a pervasive pattern of overreaction and brutality against people of color. This does not mean that I think every cop is bad. My sister was a cop for many years, as was my brother-in-law. I understand the heavy and real risk of being in this line . . .
What I want you to know about sexual abuse and the power of forgiveness
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 Meredith Cox. The time between my fourth and seventh birthdays is full of my first memories. I remember a backyard hill covered in leaves. I remember a pink swing that my loving . . .
Let’s tell the world that #BlackLivesMatter in Nigeria, too
Last week I was talking with some of my activist friends (Karen, Luvvie, and Kelly . . . if you aren’t following them, you should be.) We were discussing what is going on in Nigeria and how we can push the national news outlets to give it as much attention as other terrorist acts have been given in the past few weeks. In case you aren’t familiar with what’s happening, since there has been a scarcity of news, here’s a quote from Luvvie’s piece in The Grio: On January 3, 2015, Boko Haram men . . .
Letters from a Birmingham Jail
Last month I had the chance to attend the Red Letter Christians gathering, where people passionate about social justice can brainstorm about how to make a difference. Our conversation that weekend kept coming back to race and how Christians should respond to racial discrimination. My friend Mickey had noted that the current climate around protests, and those who misunderstand or minimize the need for them, bore an alarming similarity to the reactions to Martin Luther King’s protests so many . . .
Conversation-starting books and movies about the life of Martin Luther King Jr. that you can download today
This post is sponsored by The Family Dinner Project. This month, The Family Dinner Project has partnered with Points of Light’s America’s Sunday Supper to inspire #familydinnerforward, a movement inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s vision of people of diverse backgrounds interacting on personal levels. They are asking people to pledge to host an America’s Sunday Supper, which encourages people to share a meal and discuss issues that affect their communities, to increase racial and cultural . . .
MLK Jr’s dream: Are we really living it or just talking about living it?
As we celebrate the impact of Dr. King today, I’ve seen many links to posts about how to talk to kids about Dr. King. I’ve seen resources to books and movies that help children understand racism and the importance of avoiding prejudice. I’ve written one myself. But as I’m reflecting on how we really show our kids these values . . . and how we, as adults, live out this dream that Dr. King gave his life to fulfill, I am reminded that books and movies are not the full picture. I was thinking . . .
What I want you to know about having low milk supply
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 Alissa BC. I'm not sure when I first decided that I would be a breastfeeding mom, but I do know that not long after I became pregnant with our son, I began extensively . . .
That’s what SHE said: 90 minutes to success, letting go of perfection, worst beatboxing ever, and more . . .
I Could Have A Baby But She Could Not | Blithe, A Blog You see what I’ve come to understand is that infertility is mostly a silent grief. Just as I had, there are women who have dreamed since they were little girls about having a baby…. and then they have come to the shocking truth their “happily ever after” may never come. Many people don’t discuss their attempts to get pregnant or their inability to conceive. Instead they keep trying over and over, month after month, quietly in sorrow for what . . .
In 1999 we made a time capsule to be opened in 2015. Here’s what was inside. . .
Back at the end of 1999, as we were ushering in a new decade and dancing to that Prince song, Mark and I also made a time capsule to be opened in 2015. At the time we were a newly married 20something couple without kids, and I remember thinking that by the time we opened it, we would have children. It was so much fun to realize that dream we had 15 years ago and to talk a walk down memory lane with our kids. This thing has been in our garage through 8 different houses. And of course we lost the . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Whitney
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 . . .
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