Black history lives and breathes through us each and every day, and though often compartmentalized as something other than American history, it's vital to know our origins and our "real" story. While we often hear the stories of our struggle, rarely do we see examples of our triumph. I'll share a few of those with you in a minute, but first the background. Recently I was … [Read more...]
BMWK Car Seat Giveaway: Keeping Our Kids Safe
“Hispanics and African American children are 10 times less likely to be properly restrained in a vehicle.” (Source: American Journal of Preventative Medicine.) When I read that statistic, my first thought was… not another statistic telling me that I am doing something wrong as an African American parent. But, then I did what I always do. I dug deeper to understand what … [Read more...]
Is Your Comfort Zone Stifling You? Check These 3 Areas
Barack Obama calls it "the bubble". Some know it as their comfort zone. It’s that place where life makes sense. Everything is what it was yesterday – and what it still will be tomorrow. Generally, people strive to achieve this place of peace. But is there such a thing as being too comfortable? Most def’! Finding your comfort zone is one thing. But staying in your comfort … [Read more...]