“Then something unexpected happened. A person neither of us knew reached out, wondering if they could have a doll made specifically for their niece who had a vascular anomaly. The auntie wanted to show her niece she should be proud of who she is and being different is powerful.”
‘She created a series of dolls to give representation to the least represented.’: Mom creates diversity dolls so her daughters can celebrate all differences
‘Right now, while my kids are young, I have the chance to instill an awe for the beauty of every skin color, every language, every culture.’: Mom stresses importance of teaching inclusion early
“The goal is not to be ‘color blind.’ The goal is to see and appreciate every unique color, and understand the complexities associated with their distinctive experiences and cultures.”
‘Mom, I know it wasn’t an easy decision to give me up… but I forgive you.’: Adoptee pens open letter to birth mom
“I’m going to continue to fight loneliness as long as I live. While we may never know each other, I wanted you to know.”
3 Ways White Moms Can Implement The ‘Race Talk’
“What we say in our homes leaves once our children walk out the door.”
‘Walls were painted blue, gendered gifts purchased, and everyone in the delivery room was shocked when I entered the world with a vagina.’: Intersex individual proud after ‘living in secrecy for 27 years’
“Before I turned one year old, I was forcibly sterilized. Or, in simpler terms, castrated.”
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“We have to teach our children to be strong in their identity, so they do not lose themselves in the identity of others.”
Dear Parents, Please Teach Your Children About Diversity
“We unintentionally teach them to be uncomfortable with people that are different.”
‘Aunty Dana, are all angels white or can they be brown, too?’ I was ashamed. All the angels on display in my home were white.’: New mom reflects on Christmas traditions, ‘Angels come in all colors’
“I worried about how I’d pass down my family and cultural traditions. How could I make sure they saw themselves in the Christmas festivities? The next thing I knew, I had my first piece of the puzzle – a beautiful black angel.”
‘He doesn’t open presents, understand Santa Claus, or notice the glow of Christmas lights.’: Mom to son with autism candidly details holiday grief, ‘Special needs parents, I see you’
“The busy atmosphere and holiday rush put him into sensory overload. The magical memories faded as fast as his eye contact. But this year, after years of trying, he finally put the star on the tree.”
‘I’m not model material.’ I was skeptical. I’ve NEVER seen a supermodel that looks like me.’: Woman with facial abnormality walks in fashion show, ‘Representation matters’
“Not a single girl looked like anyone else. There were girls of all shapes, sizes, races, and abilities. I threw my shoulders back and walked the runway with my head held high.”
