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Why Success Narratives Are Bullsh*t and You Can Stop Blaming Yourself for Your Financial Problems
Do you believe in the “pull yourself up by the bootstraps” mentality, or is this article more like your reality?
Read More3 Ways to Avoid Demonizing Your Teen’s Sexuality
Many parents demonize their teenagers’ sexuality without even realizing it – and that can be damaging. Here’s how to respect your teens’ sexuality instead, with proof of the positive impact your respect can have.
Read MoreWhat Romney and the Wealthy Don’t Know About Wealth Creation
When people ignore the fact that wealth is more accessible to some than others, it leads to the assumption that wealth has a direct correlation to a person’s work and talents – as if there were no other factors involved.
Read MoreFear of the Free Black Child – Alternatives to Fear-Based Parenting Amid Police Violence
With police brutality threatening black children’s lives, it’s hard to let them be “carefree.” Here’s a powerful message on education and parenting for the life your kids deserve.
Read MoreWhy We Need to Rethink Cinco de Mayo – And Stop the Damaging Anti-Mexican Myths
What comes to mind when you think of Cinco de Mayo? Popular US celebrations spread awful Mexican stereotypes. Here’s the real story of this holiday – and the disturbing impact of these celebrations.
Read More2 Ways the Institution of Education Negatively Impacts Undocumented Students (And What We Can Do to Improve It)
When we talk about immigration reform, too many of us forget about the undocumented students who suffer. And the results are heartbreaking.
Read MoreDo You See These 10 Everyday Sexisms?
When women take note of sexism during their daily lives, they stop accepting it as “normal.” But, in general, sexism, so densely woven into our habits, language, and traditions, is a subtle and slippery thing. Research shows that most people don’t see sexism even when it’s right in front of their noses. How do you think about and respond to these 10 everyday sexisms?
Read More4 Ways to Celebrate Columbus Day (Without Celebrating Columbus Day)
Primary schools across the country continue to celebrate someone who would be considered a terrorist in modern times. Here are 4 ways we can do better than Columbus Day.
Read More4 Ways the American Dream Is Actually Just Affirmative Action for White People
You’ll probably be pretty disturbed by this info on how much society’s systems benefit white people in violent ways. But this author’s also included tips on what to do about it – and why white guilt isn’t the answer.
Read More7 Strategies for White Educators to Help Foster Racial Justice
If you’re making an effort to make the classroom better for children of color, that’s awesome. These tips can help you make a powerful difference.
Read MoreHow to Tell If Your Child Is Bullying Others (And What to Do About It)
Most parents don’t want to believe that their child is capable of doing anything wrong — especially bullying others. But the truth is, this denial is only making the problem worse. Parents and guardians are the ones who have to face the reality of bullying, and take charge against it. Here are some helpful tips on how to begin this difficult process.
Read More7 Reasons Why Gentrification Hurts Communities of Color
Many times when wealthy people move into a low-income neighborhood, they truly want to help. Oftentimes, they even start community programs and become leaders in the community, often through beautification projects. And while I get why this seems to be good at first glance, it really isn’t. Gentrification hurts communities of color, and these are some of the ways how.
Read More8 Causes You Should Really Care About If You’re Truly ‘Pro-Life’
There’s some real hypocrisy in calling yourself “pro-life” because you’re against abortion. If you really care about life, here’s what you should be supporting.
Read More7 Lies We Need to Stop Telling About Young Black Men
You’ve had enough of the inaccurate narrative around black male student achievement. Now, get the truth. The false narrative hurts all young men, high school “high achievers” or not, implying that the majority of black boys are hopelessly behind and may never be able to narrow the achievement gap. Let’s rethink the way we use these common “facts.”
Read More10 Keys to Creating an Inclusive Classroom Community for LGBTQ Students
The unfortunate reality is that few schools are safe spaces for LGBTQ students. When I facilitate professional development sessions for teachers on building inclusive environments for diverse student populations, it’s clear most teachers want to be as supportive as possible to LGBTQ students, but aren’t sure how best to do so. So I’ve compiled a list of 10 things teachers can do to create a more inclusive classroom environment for LGBTQ students.
Read MoreEat, People
It’s the holidays, and invariably friends have started to bemoan the expected weight gain. Here’s what I say – Eat when you’re hungry. Stop when you’re full. Don’t reward or punish yourself for eating or not. Stop pouring money into the diet industry whose goal is make us feel insecure. And instead let’s take all that energy and start fixing some sh*t.
Read More9 Simple Ways to Reduce Police Violence Against People of Color in the US
This author has a hard time trusting police officers – and for good reason. But these ideas could help make some crucial changes to reduce racist police violence.
Read MoreProof That Racism Is a Booming Business with Ridiculously Successful Advertising – And How You Can Help Destroy It
What if we told you racism’s been advertised to you today? Check this out and you may be surprised.
Read More4 Ways Adults Can Be Allies to Teen Parents
Research shows that we’ve got to change the tone of the conversations we’re having about teen parenthood. Here’s how you can support young families.
Read MoreWe Can’t ‘Get Over It’: 4 Ways Understanding Past Wrongs Can Create Better Indigenous Allies
Mention Pearl Harbor or 9/11, and the rallying cry is “Never forget!” So why the double standard when it comes to Native issues? “Get over it” gets tossed around too frequently for people who have experienced trauma. I want to talk about why these past wrongs still very much impact Native lives today and direct your attention to what can help.
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