Am I Engaging in Service or Saviorism?
Service is SO IMPORTANT for so many reasons, one being that it is a great way to get on a…
Diversity and Inclusion
Tools to help you understand and value the importance of diversity and inclusion.
4 Podcasts to Hep You Learn More About Martin Luther King Jr.
To say Martin Luther King Jr.’s work has impacted my own anti-racism work is an understatement. His legacy is foundational…
How Can Parents Support Teachers Who Try to Create Change?
Anti-racism needs to be done in community in order to be effective. Parents and teachers make up the backbone of…
Your School Has a Diversity Statement. Now What?
We all know that 2020 was a wake-up call for a lot of people. It was a time of reflection,…
Teaching Our Children About Unfamiliar Accents
Have y’all ever driven down the East Coast? I don’t mean to spoil the magic for you but I gotta…
3 Steps to a More Inclusive Bookshelf
The books that we have in our bookshelves speak volumes about who and what we value, and our bookshelves are…
Children of Color in Schools: the Stories Behind the Statistics
One of the biggest messages we’re trying to get across with First Name Basis is that learning a person’s story…
How Do I Avoid Cultural Appropriation When It Comes to Halloween Costumes? 
“Is a (fill in the blank) costume cultural appropriation?” “How do I know if the costumes we’ve picked are appropriation?” …
Age Appropriate Anti-Racism
My dear friends, we have been on this anti-racism journey together for 3 years, and it’s AMAZING to think about…
Ways to Make Immigration About People, Not Status
Immigration is about so much more than debates, laws and policies — it’s about people. Every person who has interacted…