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Season 5
Podcast
What About Black-on-Black Crime?
When a white person murders a Black person and we try to call it like it is — RACISM —…
Raising Multi-Racial Children
Growing up as a multi-racial child, I often felt my racial identity shifting and developing — heck, even as an…
Say “No” to White Feminism and “Yes” to Intersectionality
Sometimes when white women are at the start of their feminist journey they can get tunnel vision and make choices…
All Season 5 Episodes
What Do I Do When My Child’s School Says to Leave Anti-Racism at Home?
I recently received a question from a parent in our First Name Basis fam that boiled down to: what do…
Teaching Children About Ramadan and Islamophobia
If you are not Muslim, perhaps you’ve seen Ramadan listed as holiday on your calendar but don’t really know what…
Age Appropriate Anti-Racism
My dear friends, we have been on this anti-racism journey together for 2.4 years, and it’s AMAZING to think about…
Say “No” to White Feminism and “Yes” to Intersectionality
Sometimes when white women are at the start of their feminist journey they can get tunnel vision and make choices…
Let’s Have a Policy Party!
Y’all, I am sooooo excited that I can finally share this with you! It’s something that we’ve had in the…
White Passing: What Does That Mean?
“White passing” and “white presenting” are terms you’ve probably heard before when people are talking about being multi-racial, but what…
Anti-Racism: Where Do I Start?
This episode answers one of the most common questions I receive: Where do I start? Press play if you’re taking…
Love in A Time of Crisis: Parenting and Activism
There’s a phrase I’ve seen pop up over and over again among influencers (specifically white people on social media who…
Redefining Relationships After Racism
Racism is traumatizing no matter what, but when it manifests itself in your personal relationships, it is crushing. Dr. Lucretia…
Don’t Wait Until Something Bad Happens to Talk to Your Kids About Race
It’s obvious that there is a need to talk about race with our kiddos when big events are in the…
White Children and Uncomfortable History: What Do We Do?
Since the push for anti-racism has become more mainstream some white children (and adults) are learning about the true history…
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…
How to Celebrate Black History Month With Children
Bite-Sized Black History is your guide to celebrating Black History Month meaningfully in your home or classroom. Join me today…
Raising Multi-Racial Children
Growing up as a multi-racial child, I often felt my racial identity shifting and developing — heck, even as an…
Black Lives Matter: How Will You Respond?
In the summer of 2020, author Veronica Chambers had what she calls an “aha moment.” Born in Panama and raised…
Stop Using MLK to Justify Racism
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is less than a week away, and I couldn’t let this important day pass without…
Rich People Commit Crimes, Too
This past week we’ve had some deep and meaningful conversations about responding to the myth of “Black on Black crime.”…
What About Black-on-Black Crime?
When a white person murders a Black person and we try to call it like it is — RACISM —…