LAST LOOK
Parenting is beautiful and messy and hard, and through our blog Hashtag Parenting we strive to lend voice to the real-life, everyday issues facing metro families. This month we’re celebrating dads (and that includes all you stepdads, grandfathers, foster dads, father figures and moms pulling double duty!), but we’re also committed to ongoing discussions addressing racism and racial injustice, through the words of local parents. From the sweet sentiments of a great-grandfather to the anguish of a black mom of three young boys, here’s a glimpse into what you’ll find at metrofamilymagazine.com/hashtag-parenting. Authentic conversations
I am a black mother of three boys. I agonize over the possibility of not being able to protect them from those who fear them. I fret over the chance of them being the next news headline or the next hashtag on social media. I do not know the answer and I feel absolutely powerless. Dr. Tamecca Rogers pens heartfelt words about the ongoing conversations she must have with her sons about racism and racial injustice at metrofamilymagazine.com/black- mother-of-three-boys. Photo by Denice Toombs.
The only *tiny* silver lining in all of this is the number of white friends I see calling racism for what it is. They are using their privilege to expose and educate their children, friends, families and colleagues. Kay Robinson shares how her white friends can move from words into action against racism at metrofamilymagazine.com/ combatting-racism.
You know what ‘excuse’ or thought has NEVER crossed my mind when trying to talk myself out of exercising? Fear of losing my life due to the color of my skin. Though I will never know what it truly feels like to be the target of such hatred, I know what it feels like to love someone who is. @tara_kcarr shares the realities of racial injustice as her husband Michael cele- brates his first Father’s Day at metrofamily- magazine.com/i-run-with-ahmaud.
My sincere hope as a father is that Jimmy learns empathy for the world and leads with understanding for others before passing judgement. The only way I can hope to teach him this is to aspire to do better myself and model it for him. @holder89 shares his hopes for his son at metrofamilymagazine.com/ what-i-hope-my-son-learns.
I’m watching you grow up through the magic of video technology. But I can hardly wait until I can take off my mask and park you on my knee for endless horsey rides. Dow Dozier writes a heartfelt Father’s Day letter to his three great-grandchildren at metrofamilymagazine.com/letter- to-my-great-grandchildren.
40 METROFAMILYMAGAZINE.COM / JUNE 2020
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