Since beginning this blog, I've had the distinct pleasure of having serious conversations about race with other multiracial families. In talking with other multiracial individuals, it seems as if there's been a common thread. Many of their parents didn't talk to them about race. For some, their culture lended itself to diversity, so there was no need to talk about race-culture is what united them. For others, their parents didn't know how to talk about … [Read more...]
Why All Educators Deserve to Have the Summer Off
Being an educator is hard work. Work doesn't always magically end when the school day ends. Often, "other duties & responsibilities as assigned" come in the form of meetings, late nights & impromptu conferences with parents defending our character. I can't tell you how many times people have commented (my husband included) that I am lucky to have the summer off. Trust me, educating the next generation and keeping up with them has nothing to do with … [Read more...]