Tag: racism
Reflecting on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail”
Over the past few weeks, I have been pondering the unjustified deaths of 2020 and the protests for equality and justice for Black Indigenous...
Victims of Racism and Sexual Assault: I Will Believe Your Story
I used to volunteer for an organization that worked with women who were survivors of sexual assault. One of my roles was to be...
What’s a Hawkeye Fan to Do?
Whenever my friend Noel (we went to graduate school together at Iowa) and her husband, Hawekeye legend Ronnie Harmon come to town, they make...
Johnson County Kids Day of Action: Voices of Peace
On Saturday, June 20, 2020, children and families from all over Johnson County are invited to participate in a day of action to learn...
A Guide to Children’s Books About Racism
It starts at home. As parents, we've all seen this phrase and know it to be true. We know the earlier and more often...
Where Do You Stand?
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of...
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...
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...