LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
I was fortunate to grow up in a household where my dad was a constant source of both fun and support. Because his work schedule was more flexible than my mom’s, he was the one who took me to school and stayed home when I was sick. Yes, he carved the Halloween jack-o-lanterns and turned Christmas tree decorating into a dance party. But he also practiced flash cards and study questions with me. We watched a lot of Friends together, but he also initiated conversations about hard issues. As an adult, that’s one of the things I most appreciate about my dad. I’m seeing history repeat itself with my husband. He’s totally a fun dad, complete with wrestling matches and terrible dad jokes. But he’s also an always-available source of comfort and listening ear. And he’s not afraid to initiate hard conversations and answer tough questions from our kids, either. We’ve talked with our kids about the history of racism and racial injustice since they were tiny. But we’ve realized we need to be doing more. We’re talking about white privilege. We’re talking about how to be anti-racist. We’re talking about how our white family is responsible for making this community better for our brown and black friends. As we enter into this month of celebrating dads, a single truth keeps haunting me: I’ve never known, and never will know, the visceral fear of wondering whether my dad, husband, sons won’t come home to me because of the color of their skin.
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Publisher Sarah Taylor Managing Editor Erin Page Assistant Editor Lindsay Cuomo Contributing Writers Michael Bergin Kristy Blosch Dr. Erica Faulconer Khari Manuel Contributing Photographer Bridget Pipkin Art Director Stacy Noakes Senior Project Manager Kirsten Holder Director of Events Marissa Raglin Sales Dana Price Laura Beam Office Manager Kathy Alberty
I understand that I will never fully understand. But I am committed as a mom, community member and editor of this magazine to listening, learning and taking action to ensure that, together, we create a better world for all SINCE I WAS YOUNG, DAD HAS NEVER SHIED AWAY FROM TALKING WITH ME ABOUT HARD ISSUES, A PRACTICE I AM CONTINUING WITH MY CHILDREN NOW.
our children. In solidarity,
Erin Page Managing Editor
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This Month’s Cover Ayden is a cool 10 years old and he just completed the fourth grade at Santa Fe South Penn Elementary School. Thoughtful, hard working and considerate, Ayden loves to draw, plays flag football and basketball and is a member of the Boys & Girls Club of OKC. Ayden is the son of Abigail and Fabian and an awesome big brother to Areli. Along with four-legged family member Jackson, they love Friday family nights with movies, board games and snacks. The family enjoys exploring OKC every chance they get, with favorite spots including Scissortail Park, Factory Obscura, Bricktown and the Myriad Gardens. Photos by Foto Arts Photography in the Boathouse District.
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