Live Hip-Hop Performances from 2016 That Echo Through 2020“Just don’t be one of these people that’s surprised that black folks got issues. Them the people I can’t deal with. I’d rather talk to…Oct 30, 2020Oct 30, 2020
From Carman to Kanye: An Incomplete Timeline of Holy Hip HopKanye West released a gospel album recently, and boy do people have opinions about it. What can’t be denied is that Jesus is King has been…Nov 11, 2019Nov 11, 2019
How to Celebrate Dr. Seuss Without Short-Circuiting Your Child’s BrainDr. Seuss is considered so foundational to youth literacy in the United States, that the National Education Association celebrates Read…Feb 28, 2019Feb 28, 2019
Enter the Wu-Tang Enneagram: A Guide for ParentsThe Enneagram is the new cool kid as it pertains to tools for helping people understand their personality types. The Meyers-Briggs reign…Feb 20, 2019Feb 20, 2019
5 Civil Rights Documentaries to Watch During Black History Month (And Beyond)Black History Month is a great opportunity to enjoy the current golden age of documentaries. Filmmakers have been taking advantage of…Feb 18, 2019Feb 18, 2019
5 Books to Read With Your Kids During Black History MonthJust as the love and Michael Jordan’s birthday and expressions of romantic love, black history education does not need to be confined to…Feb 4, 2019Feb 4, 2019
An Everydad’s Reflection on Whole30Just before the Holidays, I offered up my body for the good of science. My wife was interested in trying out the Whole30 eating plan to…Jan 28, 2019Jan 28, 2019
4 Things White Parents of Black Kids Can Do To Stop Telling On ThemselvesEvery so often a member of the White Adoptive Parent Blog Industrial Complex gets too far out over their skis when writing about race. The…Jan 18, 2019Jan 18, 2019
4 Resources Not Named ‘Selma’ to Help Your Family Learn More About MLKAll honor and respect to the reigning Queen of Screen Ava DuVernay. I loved ‘Selma’. We all did except for the people who went online and…Jan 17, 2019Jan 17, 2019
The Case For Moving Giving Tuesday Up a WeekIf you are the type of person whose self esteem is tied to how many emails you receive each day, you’re having a banner week. Emails from…Nov 27, 2018Nov 27, 2018
Unique Star Wars Marathon Options This Holiday SeasonThe holiday season Star Wars marathon used to be a straightforward affair. Block six hours, grab the three VHS tapes off the shelf and take…Nov 22, 2018Nov 22, 2018
Five Things Anyone (Yeah, YOU!) Can Do To Support Adoptive and Foster FamiliesTen years ago I was convinced that nearly everyone should adopt a child. We had just adopted our daughter and felt the urgency of the large…Nov 17, 2018Nov 17, 2018
What Han Solo’s Story Arc Teaches Us About VulnerabilityAt the end of Return of the Jedi, it’s easy to like Han Solo. His carbonite baptism appears to have been a deeply spiritual experience that…Nov 12, 2018Nov 12, 2018
World Cup Relationship Status: It’s ComplicatedToday marks the first time in two weeks that no FIFA men’s World Cup matches will grace our television screens. Thoughts and prayers are…Jun 29, 2018Jun 29, 2018
Juneteenth: Get Free and Keep TryingSugar cane on my fingertips and shackles on my feet. There were limitations to emancipating me until I sunk my tooth into Juneteenth…Jun 19, 2018Jun 19, 2018
Prepping for Father’s Day with This Is UsFather’s Day at our house was enjoyable if not without it’s moments. As with many other adoptive and foster families, the celebration days…Jun 18, 2018Jun 18, 2018
A Portrait of The Many People who Don’t Actually Like MLKApril 4, 2018 will mark the commemoration of 50 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We will post and tweet in…Apr 3, 2018Apr 3, 2018
It’s OK to Root Against LeBron James in the Finals, But You Should Really Root for Him Off the…LeBron James is not infallable. He makes mistakes. Sometimes those mistakes are on the court, and we critique him. Sometimes those mistakes…Jun 1, 2017Jun 1, 2017
How 2016 Assumed the Throne As Best Year Ever for Rap Music1996 gave us the finest historical calsses in two different areas: The NBA Draft and rap music.May 24, 2017May 24, 2017
On MLK, Peace, Protest and AnarchyBy now, we’ve all seen the videos from the streets of Washington DC on Inauguration Day.Jan 21, 20171Jan 21, 20171
