In the heart of every black mother lies the profound responsibility and privilege of being the first teacher to her children. This role extends beyond the essentials of nurturing love and social skills, and deep into the richness of our own black heritage—a heritage that many of us are unaware of, because our environment is dominated by systemic racism which facilitates the erasure of our contributions and achievements in textbooks and curriculums.
Read MoreIt is fair to say that there are some things where Jamaicans are quite hesitant to sign up for in any large number, Halloween is one of them and here’s why. The now traditional American holiday can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain where it was believed that on that day, the souls of the dead returned to their homes, so people dressed in costumes and lit bonfires to ward off spirits.
Read MoreEducational leaders often tell me their biggest headaches don’t emanate from the classroom but all the extra “fun” activities that schools take on, such as proms, sports and even such seemingly innocuous offerings at the elementary school level as crazy hair day or dress as your favorite book character.
Read MoreReady or not it’s time for the back-to-school hustle and bustle. Wondering how to prep for back-to-school season, yet feeling overwhelmed by everything that needs to be done? Whether it's your first time or you’re a seasoned pro, I have some tips to make the process feel less overwhelming and more productive. As both an educator and mom I have learned through trial and error the earlier I start and the more detailed I can be the better both me and my little one feel.
Read MoreIf you are a parent, specifically a mother, you’ve heard an iteration of this line before. Usually when you are trying to decline an invitation to something outside of the house (back when we could be outside of our houses) due to a lack of childcare. Folks mean well when they say it, but inside, those friendly intentions are not received as such.
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