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The entire list of First Name Basis Podcast episodes.

How to Center Indigenous Peoples During Thanksgiving

I made my “Untold Story of Thanksgiving” episode to help me — and hopefully you — understand the true, accurate…

Every mother experiences motherhood differently — no two journeys are the same. And there are some things that Black mothers…

In many ways, Emi Kim is what you might consider a typical 9-year-old. When she grows up, she wants to…

ALLY ELEMENTARY IS HEEEEERE! Pop all of the confetti cannons in the world because I am so dang excited to…

Have you ever heard a white person claim that they’ve experienced “reverse racism”? I sure have! Let’s break this down…

But really, can we? I know y’all are seeing it too. You’ve shared with me that once you know what…

We need to stop celebrating Columbus Day — immediately. The story that we learned about Christopher Columbus could not be…

Books are such a powerful teaching tool because they give us glimpses into experiences beyond our own — which is…

I know some of you super-prepared parents out there are already getting costumes put together for your kiddos, and you…

Your kiddo just said something racist. Trust me, as a parent myself, I can feel your pain, hear your groans…