Dear Dr. Buckingham, I am 38-year-old black father who wants to comfort and educate my 13-year-old son during these difficult times, but I am struggling myself. With the recent killings of Philando Castile, Alton Sterling and the cops in Dallas [Editor's note: this letter was written prior to the shooting of Terence Crutcher ] my heart has been heavy lately, and I have been … [Read more...]
“Justice While Black” Aims to Save African American Families Through Education
With the news of the sentencing of Michael Dunn for the murder of 17-year-old Jordan Davis, and with the continued protests in Ferguson, Missouri two months after the murder of 18-year-old Michael Brown, black families across America are having tough talks with their children about the criminal justice system and staying safe. One book aims to help families understand what they … [Read more...]