Tag: race

Some of the Coolest Black Mathematicians You and Your Kids Need...

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A few years ago I thought it was important to start teaching my students in my class about famous mathematicians. We spent a week...

Please, Don’t Touch My [Natural] Hair

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Natural Hair. It’s beautiful, curly, and to some, quite interesting. If it’s one thing about some women of color, it’s that we care about...

We Can Do Better: Teaching Our Children About Black History

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The other day, I picked up my two youngest children from school, and on the way home, my daughter proceeded to tell me that...

Racism in America: Starting the Conversation (Part 1)

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Today, it seems that most people are reluctant to share their opinions on any subject matter involving race in fear of being unfairly labeled...

Loving My Brown Skin & Teaching My Daughter to Do the...

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Have you ever heard a song that speaks to your very soul, or one that triggers old memories? Just by hearing that song, perhaps,...

White Parents Talking to White Kids About Race: A Recommended Reading...

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Race matters. And if you are a white parent who wants to raise race-conscious white children with an understanding of how race impacts lived...

A Glimpse into an Interracial Marriage

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When I first met my husband I didn't think about us having different skin colors. I just saw him as the person he was....

3 Books to Help You Talk to Your Kids about Race

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Where I grew up, my community was mostly white. But that didn’t mean that we weren’t aware of race. In fact, it was quite...

Blogger Dash RESULTS

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A huge THANK YOU to all of you who came out today to run or walk in Blogger Dash in support of the University...

Save the Date! ICMB Charity Run/Walk!

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Make sure to mark your calendars!! Iowa City Moms Blog and Running Wild are sponsoring a Charity Run/Walk on Saturday, October 19th!!  This is...