My Word of the Year
January 12, 2019
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Happy New Year! I know, I know, it is January 11th.. The French have the custom of saying Happy New Year the entire month of January,
Current Affairs
Welcome to Raising a Baby Activist
This blog came to life when I became a mother and found that I was desperately seeking out ways to make the world better for my child (who doesn’t want that for their kids, right?). In August 2017, I started a mom blog called The Razzle Dazzle Mommy because I learned a hard lesson, and I was compelled to write about it.
Together we can change the world
Heather Heyer – A Mother’s Love, 1 Year Later
August 8, 2018
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On August 12, 2017, Heather Heyer was murdered and the world was changed forever.
#MSDStrong, 3 Months Later
May 15, 2018
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Be a nuisance where it counts; do your part to inform & stimulate the public to join your action.
Honoring Heather Heyer
February 12, 2018
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Activists begin with a spark that comes from deep inside our hearts. The desire for kindness, compassion, justice and change is what sets it all
Sister Helen Prejean: Anti-Death Penalty Advocate
January 19, 2018
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“Ignited passion can happen at any age.” We are so often paralyzed by the injustice of a situation. Once you’ve made that realization, do something. If Sister Helen can accomplish coming to this understanding at 40, imagine what young people can do. The sooner you start, the easier it is to apply human dignity to your work daily and effectively. There are different levels of commitment, but every person has the ability to do something.
What Not to Say to Adoptive Families: Sensitivity 101
September 6, 2017
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We are 2 moms. My wife is white, I am of Middle Eastern descent and our daughter, who we adopted, is Black. As a result,
