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The place was Montgomery Alabama, U.S.A.
The year, 1955. Rosa Louise Parks, a black woman…, an African-American woman of color, boarded one of the Montgomery City Bus Lines’ buses. After paying her fare, Rosa Parks took a seat in the rear of the bus… in the designated “colored” section of the bus. When all...
To paraphrase the words of Benjamin Franklin: “We have a Democracy… if we can keep it!”
A secretly recorded conversation on June 23, 1972 between President Richard Nixon and his aide H.R. Haldeman revealed the president's involvement in the Watergate break-ins and the cover-up. In 1974, a secret 1972 tape recording of White House conversations between...
Colorism in Mixed Race Communities: An Overview
Photo by Creative Hina By.Quileen on Unsplash The discussions about colorism are left in the dust too often due to its sensitivity and nuances that might be limited by others’ points of view. Colorism, a form of discrimination based on skin color, is a pervasive...
Black History: Facts About Slavery
Photo by Muhammad-Taha Ibrahim Some facts about slavery are not taught in school, making others forget that black lives matter. Black lives matter. People support the movement that brings back the power of the oppressed. Today, we have all been fighting for peace and...
Finding and Embracing Your Identity in A Transracial Family
Photo by Tyson on Unsplash Being part of a transracial family brings unique experiences and challenges when it comes to forming one’s identity. Transracial families are built on love, connection, and the blending of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds....
Conversations & Challenging Assumptions About Mixed Race Families
Photo by Rajiv Perera on Unsplash The world would be better if we had an ounce of openness and acceptance that we are here to coexist and not create division. Mixed-race families have long been subjected to stereotypes and assumptions rooted in societal biases...
On Sensitive Topics and Writings: Authors on Delicate Themes
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash Authors write for multiple reasons, one of which is to convey a lesson. Hence, they’re inclined to write about sensitive topics. But how do they go about it respectfully? A lot is going on in the world. Regardless of where one...
Transracial Adoption: Difference of Loving One and a Race
Photo by Womanizer Toys on Unsplash Love transcends the bounds of race and any of life’s distinctive aspects. As transracial adoption becomes more common, what are possible problems these families can face? Parents are society’s unsung heroes. They may not provide the...