Monthly Archives: March 2009

ARP Review: Two DVD set–”Adopted” and “Adopted: We Can Do Better”

written by Anti-Racist Parent editor Tami Winfrey Harris Mother: “I personally thought you fit in quite well. You had a lot of friends. They all loved you. You were always busy.” Daughter: “Mom, I didn’t fit in. On the bus, … Continue reading

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ARP Links

From Mixed Race America: A few weeks ago, as I was teaching East of Eden, I ended up explaining why one of the characters, a Chinese American man who goes by the name “Lee” never married. And one of the … Continue reading

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A message from the team at MomsRising

At MomsRising we’re always looking out to make sure that mothers and families are treated fairly in our nation.  The other day I saw a video that shocked me: Two young children crying, alone in a car, reaching out for … Continue reading

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Joni and us

by Anti-Racist Parent columnist Deesha Philyaw My kids have sent me over the moon with joy. Is it because they are doing well in school? They are, but that’s not why I’m thrilled. Is it because their rooms are tidy? … Continue reading

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Open thread

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Gratuitous cute kid pic

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for another gratuitous cute kid pic. This adorable twosome come courtesty of reader Kristen H. Jafta is three-years-old and India is two. Got cute kids? Send their photos to team@loveisntenough.com. Tweet

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Does talking erase the weight of race?

In ARP Links yesterday, Elena Perez pointed us to her post on the California NOW Web site: It struck me that, although her family is racially diverse, Millie doesn’t see it.  Maybe that’s a function of many of us having … Continue reading

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ARP Links

Hmmm…there is something bugging me about the article “Raising the Obama Generation,” written by Stephen Tally in the most recent issue of Best Life. I need to spend some time pulling it apart. In the meantime… My wife and I were … Continue reading

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The dating game

written by Anti-Racist Parent editor Tami Winfrey Harris “Taylor Swift is really cute, and so is Katy Perry. She’s got pretty, blue eyes. Oh, and you know who else I think is cute? Britney Spears.” The discussion about who’s hot and who’s … Continue reading

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