Bad role models for moms run wild on TV, in society Thanks to the popularity of reality shows, everyday citizens have gone from average to infamous and lead lives that rival scripted sitcoms in their levels of drama and outrageousness. The intimate innerworkings of family life are on display instead of off-limits. The questionable parenting… Continue reading Reality TV=Mothers Gone Mad
Category: DMN Briefing Columns
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BK Commercial Debacle Highlights Stereotypes
A few years ago, during an episode of his Emmy-Award-winning and outrageously funny talk show for HBO , actor and comedian Chris Rock featured “The Progress Report,” a fictitious flow chart measuring how far black people moved in society based on the actions of fellow citizens and celebrities. The better the outcome, the closer we moved… Continue reading BK Commercial Debacle Highlights Stereotypes
Big Life Lessons For Baby Girl
She’s just under three feet tall and weighs 30-odd pounds, but our youngest, Layla, has learned to flip her small stature into a huge asset when it comes to getting through life as Lil’ Sis. We don’t coddle or over-indulge her, but thanks to being the last grandchild on both sides, she’s officially THE Baby… Continue reading Big Life Lessons For Baby Girl
Breathing While Black, AKA Racism 101 For Our Kids
When Darius’ voice started deepening, his height increased, and pre-pubescent roundness melted away to reveal the longer limbs of burgeoning manhood, it became time to have “The Talk.” The focus of this traditional discussion wouldn’t break down the differences between boys and girls or the perils of drugs and alcohol — instead, it would provide… Continue reading Breathing While Black, AKA Racism 101 For Our Kids