Kerry CaversMar 213 minYou can't have cake because you're Black.This was the answer I received when, at 7 years old, I asked the birthday kiddo why I didn’t get a piece of cake like everyone else.
MAR Admin TeamJun 23, 20216 minVanessa's Story: My Experience of Moms Against RacismI do not want to raise my children to be used as weapons. MAR has also given me the ability to speak to my kids about racism.
Kerry CaversJun 17, 20213 minHow to be an Ally this Canada Day.“Canada Day” is on the horizon. Can we honourably celebrate a nation built on genocide and enslavement?
Pat BaxterMay 27, 20214 minRacism and Maternal Mental HealthGiving birth should, ideally, be a joyous event. For many, it is more complicated.
Pat BaxterMar 28, 20214 minMeal Planning as Self-CareThe term "meal planning" can either cause joy or strike fear in the heart of many a household leader.
Kerry CaversMar 25, 20213 minWhat Kind of Mother Are You?You are either supporting the status quo - systemic racism - or actively working to dismantle it. There is no in between.
Becky LeyvaMar 16, 20215 minSteps to Become a Revolutionary Mother.Revolutionary Mothering is the idea that mothering also means building community and and ensuring survival for the future generation.
Pat BaxterMar 14, 20213 minInclude Play in Your Anti-Racism Journey.Take a moment to play. It doesn’t matter at what, or where, or how. The secret is to make it playful.
Symbia BarnabyFeb 28, 20216 minBoundaries + BurnoutSetting boundaries help you to be able to keep showing up to this very important anti-racism work without burning out.
Becky LeyvaFeb 28, 20216 minBlack History Month Takeaways for Parents: The Do's and the Don'ts.For Parents: A summary of some Black History Month Do's and Don'ts.
Jessica SproatFeb 25, 20213 minWhen #PinkShirtDay is a (white)wash.Today is Anti-Bullying Day. But when is bullying not just bullying?
Kerry CaversFeb 11, 20213 minDo Black People Drink Coffee?Yes, this is an actual question I have been asked.
Symbia BarnabyJan 31, 20214 minSelf-Love, Self-Care + Anti-RacismSo you might be asking yourself, "What does self-love and self-care have to do with my anti-racism journey?” Let me connect the dots.
Karissa CrawleyDec 24, 20203 minI'm Dreaming Of An Inclusive Christmas.We don't need to dream of a White Christmas. It is white. Below is a guest blog post from Karissa Crawley, a MAR Member and Co-Lead of...