Why Representation in Our Kids’ World Matters More Than We Think

I recently sat down with my daughters to watch Black Barbie, the Netflix documentary that traces the story of the first Black Barbie doll and the long road it took to get her there. 

And I’ll be honest: it stirred up a mix of ...

For as far back as I can remember, the dominant narrative has been that traditional schools—whether public, private, or charter—are the best path to a quality education. But what if I told you that thousands of Black families across the country are rewriting that script? What if I told you th...