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Race discussions in America

Diversity Is Important For Our Children’s Success In Life

June 15, 2018 by MomJonz
Diversity Is Important

Diversity is important to us.  When we move into a neighborhood and look at schools for our children we want the demographics to represent the real world.  Some people may prefer the opposite.  That’s ok, but it does make me wonder.  Having a true representation of the real world as children grow will help later … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Life Tagged: Empowering Women, empowering youth, Race discussions in America, Race Discussions with kids, Race in America

That Time I Got Called A Racist

May 11, 2018 by Contributor
The Time I was called a racist

Photo by T. Chick McClure on Unsplash A loss of innocence and the swift lesson in racism from your “friends” Disclaimer: This story won’t be funny or cheerful, and my better self doesn’t emerge for a few more posts. However, I would fail the readers miserably if I hid this story to protect the ugly parts of my … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Empowering Youth, Life, Self-Esteem Tagged: Empowering Moms, Empowering Women, empowering youth, Family Life, Race discussions in America, Race Discussions with kids, Race in America

I See Black People

March 23, 2018 by MomJonz
Black father walking with his daughters- I see black people

Back in December, I wrote an article about things you shouldn’t say to a black person when you first meet.  I promised I would expound on them a bit more in future articles.  So, here we go for one of them today.  Let’s talk about #8.  My Kids Have NEVER seen a black person before. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Life Tagged: Black In America, Life As A Black Family, Race discussions in America, Race in America, Racism

Excuse Me, My Hair Is Normal Hair

March 2, 2018 by MomJonz

“What do you mean you can’t braid her hair?  It’s normal hair.”  That started a conversation in our home.  A dialogue between my husband and child that I silently sat at the table and watched the frustration on my child’s face.  Normal hair?  Hmmmm….what is “normal” hair?  Cause, girlfriend, mine is ALL the way normal. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Empowering Youth, Life, Self-Esteem Tagged: Black Hairstyles, Life As A Black Family, Race discussions in America, Race Discussions with kids, Race in America

Charity Adams Earley – Black Women During Wartime

February 16, 2018 by MomJonz

Wow, I’m excited to share the story of the Women’s Army Corps (WAC) first black officers.  Let me introduce you to Major Charity Adams Earley. For the rest of this month, my goal is to share with you the history of some amazing Black Women who served our country.  This goes along with this year’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Life Tagged: Black History Month, Race discussions in America, Race Discussions with kids, Race in America

What Is The History Of Black History Month

January 27, 2018 by MomJonz

Not only is February LOVE month, but it’s also Black History Month.  Over the next few weeks, we are going to discuss the national theme of Black History Month: African Americans in Times of War. Some very important people helped pave the path and I hope these next few weeks open your mind, your heart, and discussion with … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Empowering Youth, Life Tagged: Black History Month, Race discussions in America, Race Discussions with kids, Race in America

Don’t Say These Things When You Meet A Black Person

December 16, 2017 by MomJonz
8 things to NOT say to a black person

Meeting new people every couple of years is part of my life as a military spouse, and I do love it.  I meet some great people, some interesting people and some that leave me scratching my head. So since I’m tackling the race conversation on MY platform, I want to share a few things that really … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Empowering Youth, Family, Life, Self-Esteem Tagged: Life As A Black Family, Life As A Black Woman, Race discussions in America, Race Discussions with kids, Race in America, Racism

Being At The Right Place At The Right Time

December 8, 2017 by MomJonz
Racial Discrimination Inspired Women Podcast

Have you heard the saying, “being at the wrong place at the wrong time?”  Well, that’s not what happened to me.  Lol  I was at the right place at the right time.  There’s a lady by the name of Megan that runs a podcast, and she was looking for guests to speak about race in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Life Tagged: Empowering Women, Race discussions in America, Race Discussions with kids

Reasons Why We Have Race Conversations In My Home

November 10, 2017 by MomJonz
Why we have race conversations

From my last post talking about seeing color, I had some questions about starting the dialogue with children about race.   I refuse to sit here and say it didn’t infuriate me to have people say that they don’t know how to start that conversation with their child.  It honestly gut punched me.  I wanted to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Empowering Youth, Life Tagged: Empowering Moms, Empowering Women, Race discussions in America, Race Discussions with kids

Yes, I See Skin Color and Proud of It

August 25, 2017 by MomJonz
Do you see skin color

Dear people, this is new and out of my comfort zone.  But when you know you’ve been pushed along to share your story you must obey and do so. So here goes….  I hope this starts a new conversation between you and I.  I hope it helps with opening discussion amongst neighbors, co-workers, family, and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Empowering Women, Empowering Youth, Family, Home, Life, Love, Self-Esteem Tagged: Education, Empowering Women, Family Life, Parenting, Race discussions in America, Race Discussions with kids

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