NEW MUSIC FROM NEW PLACES Dolls, books, television shows – these were just
some of the cultural artifacts that were missing or
YOUR SOUNDTRACK TO SUMMER STARTS HERE difficult to find 30 years ago, when my children were
small, so hardly anything had changed since my own childhood.
THEIR OWN STORIES
As my girls grew up, I made a decision to surround our family with black images in our home, despite
the challenges in acquiring these items. I knew the
majority culture existed just beyond our front door and my children would absorb it by osmosis, so my duty as a black parent was clear: Teach, guide,
seek out, and listen to information on black culture. Present my kids with their own racial stories.
I became even more intent on supplying my girls with positive role models to reinforce their racial identity. Now that my children are adults, the task of finding black culture in the wider society is no longer
By Terry Paquet Terry Paquet is an award-winning copywriter with more than 20 years’ experience. He is a regular contributor to SideOne. Tan lines. Long necks. Flip flops. And BBQs. The dog
It’s the easygoing, breezy vibes that will make every
days are finally here. To help you plunge in, here’s
drink a little colder, every day a little brighter and
this month’s selection of artists specifically curated
everything irie. So, break out the Hawaiian shirts,
to bring the sunshine. Because after the last year
crack open a cold one, and dig in.
and a half, who couldn’t use a little more of that?
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