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Ways to Bring Martin Luther King, Jr Alive to Kids
Civil rights leader and Nobel Prize winner Martin Luther King died almost 50 years ago. He would have been 87 on January 15. One of my mom friends, who witnessed King’s inspirational 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, recently told her two kids about her participation. They were…
Removing Gender Bias in Children’s Clothing
When one mom's letter to the Land's End clothing company went viral last year after discovering the brand didn't offer science-themed T-shirts for girls, only boys, it brought a lot of attention to the gender-neutrality movement that so many have been working on. According to Today, New Jersey mom Lisa Ryder told the company that…
Did Your Husband Grow Up With Sisters?
Womens affect on men has long been a half-hearted joke. You meet a boy or man raised with lots of sisters, and you can just TELL. Little things like he doesnt freak over a box of tampons in the bathroom. Big things like hes a good listener and knows exactly when to put a hand on your shoulder (and not on your thigh).
Martin Luther King: “I Have a Dream”
Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Today is the 25th anniversary of our nation’s commemoration of Rev. Martin Luther King’s birthday. To celebrate, here is the text of Rev. King’s infamous, “I Have a Dream” speech, delivered from the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on August 28th, 1963. I am happy to join with you today in what will go down in history as the greatest demonstration for freedom in the history of our nation.
Great Love Affairs in History
At some point in their lives, most people fall in love. But what is it that distinguishes the average person’s love and romance from those considered the greatest love affairs in history? While each person’s lists of the great love affairs may vary, each has several aspects in common, such as the couple’s willingness to suffer for their love and attraction against all odds.