The moment one becomes a Black father, one is now indebted to advocate for the Black woman throughout her journey of becoming a mother. We lean on their wisdom and experiences and provide an intentional effort to grow our knowledge base. To this end, I had a conversation with a few mothers about pregnancy, childbirth, postpartum, recovery, and how we can support them during these times. Here’s what they shared:
Read MoreLast week the United States women’s national soccer team (USWNT) defeated the Netherlands in the Women’s World Cup, their second consecutive title. And, last week, I (and much of the country) fell in love with Megan Rapinoe.
Read MoreAs we enter yet another political season where we continue to witness alarming polarization and seemingly no unifying themes, it is disheartening to see the United States disintegrate further into “us and them” rhetoric. Liberal Democrats are accused of being too focused on “identity politics” while neglecting themes that would appeal to everyone, in particular, working-class whites. So, what is identity politics anyway?
Read MoreSeveral years ago, after the election of Trump made political polarization explicit and unavoidable, I remember several think-pieces surfaced on the “Dos,” “Don’ts,” and best practices around blocking or deleting your friends from your social media. The suggestions ranged from blocking to protect yourself in the spirit of self-care, to resisting blocking in the spirit of dialogue and change.
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Last week, I attended the IDI (Intercultural Development Inventory) Conference in Minneapolis...
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Throughout this series, we have been exploring the ways in which “Inclusion is Political, ” and...
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Last year, several studies came out showing that the 2016 election was still affecting...
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Creating art and creating ourselves are the same act; art, world, ourselves – these...
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Below are four trends that we are noticing in the D&I field as we move into 2018: Advocacy and...
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