5 Things I Want You To Know As the Mother of a Black Transgender Child When our son came out as trans, we knew we’d be better equipped to advocate for him if we understood trans identity, terminology, and rights. By Dahn Dior Ballard Our son was 13 years old when he came out as transgender. It was the summer after his…
Black Kids Need Safe Play Spaces in Every City We owe our children safe places to play and enjoy childhood. Chicago’s Rich City Skate has always been committed to them. By Jill Robi Once upon a time, near the Chicagoland area in Richton Park, a safe hangout for Black youth was Rich City Skate. Owned by the Alexander Family for a…