This Black History Month theme we've been reflecting on the many ways of "Raising Black Futures". In the latest podcast episode, Trina chats with Ashley Aaron, Director of Community Arts at Museum of Children's Art, about how we can empower our children to be their most liberated selves through art and creative-expression. Ashley curated a … Continue reading Raising & Reading Black Futures
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"That’s why we must create a future in which children of color are not disproportionately caught up in the criminal justice system, a world in which a black 17-year-old can wear a hoodie without being assumed to be a criminal. Creating that social change, however, has proved difficult. And that’s partly because the concept of … Continue reading Let Black Kids Just Be Kids
Here is creator Trina'a morning after election reflection: I have been in bed all morning. I told Terrence I was sick and couldn't help him get dressed this morning. I asked him to get himself dressed. He knew why I was "sick"--he watched some of the election coverage with me and he was worried about … Continue reading Post-Election inspiration
When do beautiful adorable Black children become threatening Black thugs? "Today, my kids are deemed “golden” and “adorable” and “sweet” because they look the way society has decided children should look. In a few years, as they grow into black young adults and men, that same line of superficial reasoning will mark them as dangerous. … Continue reading From Beautiful Black Child to Black Threat
We love this video of this father daughter duo with their morning affirmations. This is a model of Parenting for Liberation. How can you encourage your beautiful Black child to love themselves, believe in themselves, and have pride for who they are. Love this!! https://www.facebook.com/Parentingforliberation/posts/1794173490855629
Today we honor Winston Thomas a young black man who speaks to becoming a father at 15 years old. His poetry is featured by KCET. Here is what Winston said about why he wrote this poem: "I had my son at 15 years old and the girl I got pregnant was only 14. I knew … Continue reading “I’m not a stereotype!”