Racial Reconciliation is NOT a Cause
I had just walked into Chipotle when one of my Asian American colleagues pulled me aside. “What you said this morning hurt my feelings, and it felt really insensitive and a bit microaggressive toward Asians,” she said. I apologized with my lips, but my heart was furious. I knew this woman when she was a student and had been fighting for racial reconciliation since before she was in college. How dare she accuse me of being racist!
Why I (as a white mom) Celebrate Juneteenth
On Wednesday morning, my little girl curled up next to me for our morning snuggle. I asked her, “Do you know what today is?”
“Cookie Friday!”
“Well no it’s actually, Wednesday. But do you know what Holiday it is?”
She asked, “Christmas?”
“No, it’s Juneteenth. Today we celebrate the end of slavery.”
Her little three-year-old eyes were so confused. “What is slavery?”
Costume Not Culture
With Halloween right around the corner, Greeks across the country are asking this question, “What will I wear for Halloween this year?” If you are thinking about throwing on a headdress, a kimono or donning on a sombrero, it might be wise to take a second look. Here are some answers to common questions to help you navigate your Halloween costume today!
Why I Spoke Up
My toddler sobbed uncontrollably as she tried to open the door. I calmly – or at least I tried to be calm – told her that she had to wear a diaper. She continued to pout. I continued to wait. After sobbing for a few minutes, she reluctantly realized that I was right. When God asked me to speak out publicly about racial reconciliation, I threw a tantrum that mimicked my daughter's. Like my daughter, I wanted to do it my way.