Dehumanization = Death

by Petal Modeste | Jun 25, 2023 | Advice, LGBTQ, Tips

Let’s Focus on our Humanity Pride Month is still in full swing. It is a time for the world’s LGBTQ+ communities and their allies to come together to celebrate the many battles they have won to be accepted for who they are and to be treated equally under the law....

On Slavery and Juneteenth

by Petal Modeste | Jun 19, 2023 | Education

Today, we celebrated June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger, commanding officer of the District of Texas, arrived in Galveston, Texas and announced General Order No. 3, proclaiming freedom for the 250,000 enslaved people in Texas. This forced slavers in...

Meaningful Ways Families Can Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day!

by Petal Modeste | Oct 7, 2022 | Holiday, Inspiration

  Although it is not a federal holiday, 17 states have holidays honoring Native Americans, some of which are on the second Monday in October, according to the Pew Research Center. Recently, President Biden issued a proclamation that Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 should be...

[Video] Kids and New Years’ Resolutions

by Petal Modeste | Dec 28, 2021 | Inspiration

Watch as Petal Modeste, parenting expert and podcast host, discuss the ways to make goals and resolutions with your children, this holiday season on Fox 24 News Now.

[Video] How to Diversify Your Kid’s Toy Box and Bookshelf this Holiday Season.

by Petal Modeste | Dec 14, 2021 | Advice, Inspiration, Resources, Tips

Last month Petal had the opportunity to be featured on Fox 5 Morning news explaining how you can diversify your kid’s toy box and book shelf this holiday season.