Denene Miller explodes the myth that Black fathers leave. So many more square their shoulders, extend their arms and open their hearts.
How I Got A Black Boy To Read, Plus: 10 Great Books For Black Boys
Denene Millner encourages her daughter’s classmate to explore the world of books and shares ten great books for black boys.
12 Year-Old Shot by Police: No Safe Place For Black Children
Denene Millner says it’s time to stop telling Black parents to stay calm and time to stop the senseless killing of our children by any means necessary.
Born To Wash Cars: The Journey To Uncovering You And Your Child’s Purpose
Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts met a young man who knew exactly what he was born to do.
Mike Brown, Ferguson, & the Words That Strike To the Heart Of the Matter
Denene Miller shares the words of others who powerfully embody the devastating effects of Mike Brown’s death.
While the Rest of the World Supports Families and Children, the U.S. is a Global Embarrassment
America: We are behind the times, and it’s embarrassing. Nick Chiles calls for nation wide action.
Reality Check: I Have to Teach My Kids That Cops Will Probably Treat Them Unfairly
Tracey Michae’l Lewis-Giggetts watched in horror as a white guy, high as a kite, got away with crashing his car and hiding his drugs right in front of the cops.
What Black Educators Are Saying About the Effects of Race on Our Sons
Denene Millner explains the correlation between trusting adult-based relationships and academic success for African American boys.
The New Mutant Superheroes: Black Excellence In The New Class of Black Super-Achievers
Patrick A. Howell tells of a generation twice removed from the Civil Rights battles of the 20th Century but direct descendants of its legacy
Seriously, Can We Stop Calling The Cops On Little Black Kids Already?
Denene Millner recounts the story of the 11 year-old boy who was held at gunpoint by cops… for building a treehouse in his own back yard.
Picking Role Models That Count: Parents Have Way More Juice Than Hollywood
As a dad, Patrick A Howell finds Hollywood’s violence and sexuality less disturbing than the overt retro-racism on display in film right now. Luckily, there is an alternative.
A Black Father Talks His Son Through a Kevin Hart Joke, and the Fine Art of Stereotyping
What do you do when your kid quotes a funny joke based upon a stereotype? Patrick A. Howell told his 7 year-old the hard truth.
Meet Miles Ezeilo, The Voice of A New Generation
Nick Chiles wants the world to see the fresh, talented voices coming from young men – and Miles Ezeilo is one to keep your eye on.