Tag: diversity
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Elections of Yesterday Highlight a Path Forward for America
Get Pregnant Fast November 8, 2017 Last night rekindled hope for many across the nation. After a challenging year filled with political turbulence, millions of Americans found reasons to believe in progress once more. The elections of 2017 sent a strong message: “We can rise above the divisive politics of 2016.” Key Highlights from Election…
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My Aspirations for My Special Needs Son Starting Kindergarten This Fall
Get Pregnant Fast In our favorite park, there’s a rare albino squirrel that captures everyone’s attention. It’s an unusual sight, darting up trees with a peculiar swagger, often keeping pace with strollers while fixing you with its striking red eyes. Its brilliant white fur makes you want to inspect it like a designer handbag at…
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When You Say ‘Well-Spoken,’ Here’s What You Really Mean
Get Pregnant Fast During my college years, I served as a Resident Assistant, primarily overseeing a floor filled with white freshmen women. One evening, while chilling in my dorm, one of the girls I often hung out with dropped by. She hailed from a small town nearby and had never really ventured out before, so…
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The Day My Daughter Questioned Her Heritage
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: May 17, 2018 Originally Published: Aug. 26, 2017 “Mommy, I don’t want to be black like you.” This surprising statement came while I was navigating the bath and beauty aisle at Target, precariously balancing on one foot in an attempt to reach the last SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie perched on a…
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Mom’s Heartfelt Message Urges Parents to Discuss ‘Differences’
Get Pregnant Fast A child curiously staring, pointing, or whispering when encountering someone who looks different might appear innocent at first glance. However, such actions can inflict deep emotional pain. “Today was tough,” shares Emily Thompson, a nurse from Arizona and mother of six, four of whom are adopted with special needs, in a poignant…
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Let’s Teach Our Children the Value of Embracing Differences
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting by Lisa Reynolds Oct. 27, 2023 The first day of kindergarten at Maplewood Academy was an exciting show-and-tell event, designed for the kids to get acquainted with their classmates. Parents received letters home, and students arrived with an array of intriguing items. From shiny rocks to pet turtles, each child had…
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Why Dressing Your Child as Pocahontas for Halloween is Problematic
Get Pregnant Fast If your first reaction to this headline was to roll your eyes, then you are not alone. Many people dismiss the idea of cultural appropriation during holidays like Halloween, thinking, “It’s just a holiday” or “Let kids be kids.” However, this article isn’t an attack on your beloved Halloween traditions; it extends…
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These Dazzling Glitter Nudes Celebrate Our Bodies and Challenge Conventional Fashion Norms
Get Pregnant Fast Today’s wisdom: adorn your beautiful body with glitter and capture the moment! Since welcoming my second child, I’ve put on a whopping 50 pounds. That’s right—FIFTY. Yet, I still feel absolutely fabulous most days. The exception? Trying on clothes. If I could roam around in my birthday suit all day, I would…
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Muslim Beauty Queen Makes Waves By Daring to Break Tradition
Get Pregnant Fast In a remarkable shift in the beauty pageant landscape, a Muslim contestant has taken a bold step by opting out of the traditional bikini for the swimsuit segment of the Miss Universe Great Britain competition. Though she may not have secured the crown, her choice has made her a trailblazer in the…