Tag: white privilege
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I’m Concerned About Our White Sons: A Mother’s Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast I often find myself worrying, and as a white woman and a new mother to a two-month-old white baby boy, those worries have intensified. Growing up with a sister and mostly female cousins, I never anticipated the challenges of raising a boy. When I learned I was having a son, I didn’t…
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Understanding White Privilege: A Mother’s Insight
Get Pregnant Fast As we continue to witness incidents across the nation—from New Orleans to Minnesota—it’s clear that the racial tensions in America are far from resolved. The struggles faced by communities of color didn’t vanish after pivotal moments in our history; they persist, requiring us to confront uncomfortable truths. For many in White America,…
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The Day I Realized My Child Encountered His Own White Privilege
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, my family took a trip to Mount Rushmore. After strolling along the trail past the monumental faces carved into stone, I decided to explore the bookstore with my 5-year-old son, Jake, by my side. As we browsed, he noticed a bookmark showcasing the oval portraits of all 44…
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Understanding White Privilege: A Journey to Embrace the Value of Black Lives
Get Pregnant Fast Anger. Sadness. Frustration. Confusion. These feelings swirl within me as I grapple with the tragic loss of black lives at the hands of law enforcement. I’m a Hispanic woman in my thirties, who doesn’t speak Spanish. My upbringing was marked by the shadows of drug abuse, alcohol, and domestic violence. I grew…