Tag: race
Some of the Coolest Black Mathematicians You and Your Kids Need...
A few years ago I thought it was important to start teaching my students in my class about famous mathematicians. We spent a week...
Please, Don’t Touch My [Natural] Hair
Natural Hair. It’s beautiful, curly, and to some, quite interesting.
If it’s one thing about some women of color, it’s that we care about...
We Can Do Better: Teaching Our Children About Black History
The other day, I picked up my two youngest children from school, and on the way home, my daughter proceeded to tell me that...
Racism in America: Starting the Conversation (Part 1)
Today, it seems that most people are reluctant to share their opinions on any subject matter involving race in fear of being unfairly labeled...
Loving My Brown Skin & Teaching My Daughter to Do the...
Have you ever heard a song that speaks to your very soul, or one that triggers old memories? Just by hearing that song, perhaps,...
White Parents Talking to White Kids About Race: A Recommended Reading...
Race matters. And if you are a white parent who wants to raise race-conscious white children with an understanding of how race impacts lived...
A Glimpse into an Interracial Marriage
When I first met my husband I didn't think about us having different skin colors. I just saw him as the person he was....
3 Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids about Race
Where I grew up, my community was mostly white. But that didn’t mean that we weren’t aware of race. In fact, it was quite...
Blogger Dash RESULTS
A huge THANK YOU to all of you who came out today to run or walk in Blogger Dash in support of the University...
Save the Date! ICMB Charity Run/Walk!
Make sure to mark your calendars!! Iowa City Moms Blog and Running Wild are sponsoring a Charity Run/Walk on Saturday, October 19th!! This is...