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Dehumanization = Death
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
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!
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...
[Video] Kids and New Years’ Resolutions
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...
[Video] How to Diversify Your Kid’s Toy Box and Bookshelf this Holiday Season.
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...
[Listen] Preserving our Planet – A Legacy Continues
Preserving our Planet - A Legacy Continues; A conversation with Philippe Cousteau Jr. and Ashlan Gorse-Cousteau Philippe Cousteau Jr. and his wife, Ashlan Gorse-Cousteau, are parents to one wonderful daughter and are expecting a second. Phillipe is the grandson of...
Decrying Anti-Asian Hate
We have recently witnessed more abhorrent acts of hate and violence against members of our Asian American and Pacific Islander communities; acts that horrify us, anger us and underscore the centuries-long impact of the lie of White Supremacy on all of our lives. A...
Parenting and the Storming of the Capitol
Following the deadly storming of the US Capitol last week, parents and teachers sought guidance and resources to help them support their children, many of whom were at home and could see the events unfold on their television and smart phone screens. By the next...
[VIDEO] Lessons Learned from a Pandemic that can help us Parent for the Future!
"It's easy to get dizzy from all this pivoting! Petal Modeste is an accomplished lawyer, blogger and podcaster who has some pro tips as we head into a new year." -FOX 24 News...
PFTF’s 2021 Binge Watch List
The holiday season is nearly officially over but as we continue to social distance to keep our loved ones safe, PFTF host Petal Modeste shares some of the movies, documentaries and TV shows her family most enjoyed this past holiday season and will keep enjoying in...
