Last month I had a change to participate in a conversation around gender, race, feminism, and the internet at a conference called BlogHer. This conversation happened before the events in Ferguson, Missouri and is all the more relevant now. It's available to watch and I thought I would share it. “Intersectionality,” is a term (coined by Black legal scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw in 1989) that captures how multiple forms of oppression, multiple –isms, can be experienced simultaneously, as in an . . .
What I want you to know about being a safe family
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 an anonymous writer. Every night I rock a baby to sleep that isn't mine. I won't be keeping her. My job is to love her right now until her mom comes back for her. It's also . . .
Is a college degree still worth it?
This post was sponsored by Scholarshare. Mark Zuckerberg didn't finish college. Neither did Steve Jobs or Bill Gates. But chances are, someone at my local Starbucks DID finish college…and now she's putting her degree to work making lattes. As for me, I attended both college and grad school. I have a master's degree. But do you know where the bulk of my income comes from these days? My blog. I didn't go to college to learn how to be a blogger, because blogging didn't exist in those days. I . . .
That’s what SHE said: high-maintenance kale, Wes Anderson childbirth, a cop’s take on Ferguson, and more . . .
Why Does Kale Taste Like Dreams Deferred? | Awesomely Luvvie I am not here for Kale apologists and I don’t believe in your ministry. You know the people who just insist that you haven’t found someone to cook it right. Is this leaf a magic kettle that you gotta rub perfect so the genie (and good taste) can pop out? That’s too much work! Do I gotta sing kale a heartfelt love song so it can soften up and be delicious? Why must I bribe kale with property and good music before it gets behavior? It’s . . .
Eye-witness accounts of Mike Brown’s murder, in chronological order. #Ferguson
Today my friend Shaun King put together a chronological account of the eye-witness stories in the murder of Mike Brown. I know that there are some who are confused about the outrage and protests around this case, but I think if you watch this it will give you a better understanding. Note that MOST of these witnesses did not know Mike Brown, which is quite different from the narrative I've seen from some suggesting that all of the witnesses are personal friends who are weaving a . . .
Friday Finds
1. Table terrarium by stone & aster | Gilt 2. Slate neary tee | Raven & Lily 3. Mason jar branch personalized pillow | Etsy 4. Navy stripe davis junior beanie | Krochet Kids 5. Tomatoes with thai basil dressing | Healthy Seasonal Recipes 6. Speck Burton iphone case 7. On My Way To School by Sarah Maizes | Amazon 8. LilGadgets untangled pro children's wireless bluetooth headphones | Amazon 9. DC Aqua eastwood flannel | . . .
What I want you to know about being a sister of an adoptive sibling
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 Everly. When I was eleven, I went to Haiti for the first time and met three kids who would become my siblings. When I was twelve, I moved there as my parents worked . . .
Alcohol and honesty: What do I tell my kids about my past drinking?
This post was sponsored by FAAR in collaboration with the Talk Early campaign, an initiative to empower parents to talk with their kids about alcohol. How honest should we be with our kids? That's a question Mark and I are always asking ourselves. About the news. About our neighborhood or neighbors. About family situations. About certain questions we have about faith. We value honesty with each other and are trying to teach our kids that honesty is always the best choice. We want to . . .
What it’s like being a young black man in America
This guest post is by Wesley Hall. It is a repost from last year because I think it bears repeating in light of current events. 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 things, that I could not stay out as late as my white friends could, that I could not "experiment" with any of the things my white friends did. I struggled so much with . . .
Wednesday’s Child: Jay
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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