Every year all firms in the United States with 100 or more employees are required by law to file form EEO-1, disclosing information about the gender and race of their workforce. Companies can decide that they don't want the breakdown made public, however, some high tech companies are refusing to even file the information, saying that it's competitive information. Jesse … [Read more...]
Raising Our Kids in a Predominately White Neighborhood
I live in what I affectionately call “the boonies.” We live about 45 minutes outside of Baltimore City. It’s a nice neighborhood. The prices of homes are very reasonable when compared to other counties in Maryland. The neighborhood is incredibly safe. The public school system is great. And, from my experience, the people in town are pretty nice. There is just one thing. … [Read more...]
Teaching Our Kids About Race, Racism and Diversity
I remember walking my daughter into her pre-school class. It was the usual early morning chaos. There was a large group of the three and four year olds as the classroom teachers start to stagger in. This particular morning, I had my infant daughter with me. One little three year old boy stops playing with his blocks and looks up at me. Then looks at my two daughters — then … [Read more...]
5 African-American Toy Companies You Should Know
If you've ever headed to your neighborhood toy store or even one of the big-box stores and been disappointed with the selection of dolls and toys that resemble your little one, know that you are not alone. The good folks at Atlanta Post posted a round-up of five African-American toy companies that are looking to fulfill a need in the marketplace. Check out one below, Uzuri … [Read more...]
VIDEO: New Colorado Guidelines Require Daycare Centers To Have Dolls Of Different Races
The state of Colorado is stepping up and issuing new regulations to daycare centers and childcare providers. New rules include having dolls on site of at least three different races, switching from whole milk to 2%, and ensuring that child care providers do not eat fast food in front of the children in their care. Childcare providers are pushing back, saying the new … [Read more...]
New BMWK Sponsor: Mosiac Mix – Children and Tween Girl Apparel & Accessories
Blackandmarriedwithkids.com is proud to announce the latest sponsor that has come on board here at the site Mosaic Mix. Our sponsor contributions make it possible for us to provide you with the best daily content that we can provide and gets us closer to one day making our full time passion our full time career. Mosaic Mix was created by a husband and wife team that sells … [Read more...]