Kids See Color

Kids See Color

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“Kids don’t see color.” It’s a common phrase, isn’t it? Maybe it’s one you’ve heard before, or even said yourself. I’ll be the first to admit it—I’ve said it on numerous occasions. Despite all the racial tension in our nation, kids somehow make friends with anyone....
Little Story, Big Story

Little Story, Big Story

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Today, as I walked through Target doing some Christmas shopping with a friend, I passed by a wailing toddler. Her mom was trying to distract her with a white baby doll: “Look at her! She’s so pretty! Don’t you want this one?” The little girl kept screaming and...
Show the Work

Show the Work

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I was wrong, even though I was right. I was in Middle School and had just received a math test back flooded with red ink and a circled red score that looked like a sad cherry on top. I stared at it while a mixture of anger and confusion simmered. I was convinced that...