'Sesame Street' is well-known for accentuating diversity among children while teaching them to be proud of who they are. A recent episode featuring actress Lupita Nyong'o was no different as they shared the importance of skin. Presenting a moving speech during a Black Women in Hollywood luncheon accounting her own personal struggles and the importance of recognizing self … [Read more...]
My Daughter Has No White Friends
The other day I was thinking about all of my 4 year old daughter's friends and I came to startling realization- she has no friends of different backgrounds, particularly white. As I thought in my mind, I'm not even sure if she's played with anyone of another race. As I thought about this I instantly became distressed. Not because she needs to have a token 'multicultural' friend … [Read more...]