January 20, 2021 will be a historic day. Not only are we still deep in the midst of a pandemic that is keeping the usual throngs of people from attending the inauguration of a new President in person, but...
MLK Jr. Day is not just a free day off of school.
We celebrate the life and activism of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a champion of civil rights, a preacher, an activist, and a man who fought for the...
On Monday, January 21st, we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. On this national holiday, we remember and honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. not only for being a civil rights activist and for his "I have a...
Got a Sweet Tooth? Big fan of democracy and supporting efforts to ensure an equitable and fair election in 2020?
You're gonna want to hit up the Bake the Vote Bake Sale!
Pre-orders are now open for delectable treats from local...
I am a firefighter, retired now after 22 years, but still a firefighter at heart. And I am a mom. A mom who had to explain to her daughters the dangers of being a firefighter on the day following...
To my Black Son,
The world is not how I would wish it would be to raise you in. There are so many obstacles that you have yet to face. Obstacles that you should not have to fear, but because...
Editor's note: A racial slur appears in this post. The author of this post recalls a time when it was thrown at her. We hope that you will understand by the way that this word hurt her that this...
Pride is Not Just a Parade...It's a Protest
Pride month is still here, and this is a reminder that Black Trans Lives Matter, that Pride is a Protest. This year, parades, parties, celebrations, and speaking events all over the world...
It breaks my heart that one of George Floyd’s last words was mama. That single word was my call to action. It opened my eyes to how much I need to diversify aspects of my life. It made me...
What does racism have to do with the fact that black mothers and babies are suffering mortality rates many times worse than that of their white counterparts? In a word, EVERYTHING.
In January, we sat down with Kisha Shanks of...