Innocent Children, Incarcerated Parents: Doing Time On Sesame Street

Safety, stability and a home that hums along with the fuel of regularity and routines: children need that type of environment in which to thrive and survive and luckily, millions across the country have been afforded just that. Whether it’s with parents, grandparents or other loving guardians, most of our nation’s children are fed, clothed,… Continue reading Innocent Children, Incarcerated Parents: Doing Time On Sesame Street

Whip It, Rock It, Twist It Or Lock It: Just Love Your God-Given Hair

“Hey Mom, watch this!” My first-born daughter, Nia, is standing in the middle of the living room, arms akimbo as she sways her hips along to the music. I watch with pride as she smiles, spins and pats her dozens of ear-grazing, two-strand twists, all while exclaiming, “I love my hair!” Long live Sesame Street.… Continue reading Whip It, Rock It, Twist It Or Lock It: Just Love Your God-Given Hair