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Season 2
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How to Talk to Your Children About Racism
Racism is a topic that can be hard to know where to start when talking to your kids about it….
What Is Privilege And What Do I Do With It?
White privilege is one of the strongest pillars that upholds racism. In her article “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack”…
Cancel Culture Pt. 2: What Is Cancel Culture And What Do We Do About It?
Cancel culture is difficult to define and widely viewed in a negative light. It could be defined as a modern…
All Season 2 Episodes
How to Become an Informed Voter
I have heard from so many of you that this election season has left you feeling confused and overwhelmed. That…
Holly’s Birth Story
Our little Holly Jane was born on August 14th and in this episode we share her birth story! It was…
My Working Mom: Chasing Her Dreams
Now more than ever women and girls are being encouraged to share their gifts, talents, and intelligence with the world…
The Power of Representation with Mijha Godfrey from Jambo Book Club
Representation is critical for all children in all spaces. Children can’t be what they can’t see, so they all need…
Cancel Culture Pt. 3: Removing Statues
Our country is in the midst of a social revolution. People everywhere are standing up and fighting for racial equity…
Cancel Culture Pt. 2: What Is Cancel Culture And What Do We Do About It?
Cancel culture is difficult to define and widely viewed in a negative light. It could be defined as a modern…
Cancel Culture Pt. 1: Calling Out, Calling In & Tone Policing
In this first episode of our three-part cancel culture series, we lay a foundation for the conversation by getting clear…
How You Can Support Anti-racist Educators
Anti-racism work is critical to creating the community that we all want, and those of us who have been called…
The Untold Story of the Star Spangled Banner
You probably learned in school all about the story of Francis Scott Key watching the “rockets red glare” and “bombs…
The Danger of Spiritual Bypassing
There have been many different types of reactions to the calls for racial justice that are going on in our…
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the abolition of slavery here in the United States. Every year on June 19th…
Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd: Unpacking Racism
Right now our country is reeling from the murders of our Black brothers and sisters. You may be confused by…
How to Avoid Cultural Appropriation
Celebrating the people around us and their unique cultures can be exciting and incredibly enriching! But where is that fine…
Diversity and Inclusion in LDS Art
Recently The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints published an announcement that they are going to regulate the…
What Is Privilege And What Do I Do With It?
White privilege is one of the strongest pillars that upholds racism. In her article “White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack”…
Teaching Our Children About Immigration
Immigration is one of those things that we really struggle to agree on as a country. No matter your feelings…
How to Talk to Your Children About Racism
Racism is a topic that can be hard to know where to start when talking to your kids about it….
Cinco de Mayo is Not Mexican Independence Day
It seems like we need to shout it from the rooftops because most Americans are pretty convinced that Cinco de…
Let’s Talk Language: Black or African-American?
This episode answers the number one question I’ve been asked since starting First Name Basis: How do I know whether…
How to be a Liberator
We had an amazing conversation on Instagram and I really didn’t want you to miss it! I shared a post…
How The Coronavirus Pandemic Unmasks Inequality In Our Society
I’m sure you’ve seen the headlines: The Black community has been hit the hardest by the coronavirus. Infection rates in…
The Untold Story of Rosa Parks
What did you learn about Rosa Parks growing up? You may have learned, like I did, that she was a…
The Untold Story of Dr. Seuss
Dr. Seuss books are some of the most popular books across the globe, but should it stay that way? In…
A Conversation With My Dad About Black History Month
In this episode my dad and I dig deep about the importance of Black History Month. This is one of…
3 Steps To A More Inclusive Bookshelf
The books that we have in our bookshelves speak volumes about who and what we value. In this episode I…
Bringing Chinese Culture Into Our Homes
Lunar New Year is right around the corner. What are you doing to teach your children about the traditions and…
3 Ways to Celebrate Martin Luther King Day That Honor His Legacy
If creating a society that is just and inclusive is our goal, we need to do more than post a…
The Untold Story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We have the opportunity to celebrate one of America’s greatest heroes this month, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. During the…