Akilah Bolden-Monifa

Let us cheer the desegregation of neighborhoods »

Racial segregation between blacks and whites has declined for four consecutive decades, according to a study based on census records through 2010 from the Manhattan Institute.read more

Black atheists should be welcomed »

By Akilah Bolden-Monifa, December 5, 2011

Here’s to hoping for tolerance no matter your sexual orientation, race, religion or lack of same.read more

For National Adoption Month, let’s help remove stigma »

By Akilah Bolden-Monifa, November 15, 2011

November is National Adoption Month, a good occasion for dispelling the myths and eliminating the stigmas that still surround adoption.read more

Kobe Bryant needs to do more to rectify gay slur »

By Akilah Bolden-Monifa, April 20, 2011

The “F” word and the “N” word will always be harmful in a homophobic and racist society.read more

“The Kids Are All Right” is not all right »

By Akilah Bolden-Monifa, January 25, 2011

“The Kids Are All Right,” which has been honored with several Oscar nominations, perpetuates stereotypes based on sexual orientation, gender and race.read more

For National Adoption Day, give same-sex parents the right to adopt »

By Akilah Bolden-Monifa, November 18, 2010

We’re in the middle of National Adoption Month, and November 20 is National Adoption Day.read more

We need to end school bullying »

By Akilah Bolden-Monifa, November 3, 2010

Recently, my 9-year-old daughter in fourth grade was accused of being gay by two male classmates because she has two moms.read more

Homophobia leads to bullying and abuse of power »

By Akilah Bolden-Monifa, October 7, 2010

Being gay or lesbian is not something to be ashamed of, but being a bully or an abuser of power is.read more

“The Kids Are All Right” is not all right »

By Akilah Bolden-Monifa, August 17, 2010

“The Kids Are All Right” perpetuates stereotypes based on sexual orientation, gender and race.read more

Study reveals same-sex parenting good for kids »

By Akilah Bolden-Monifa, July 6, 2010

By the time my kids are grown up, may we all have the right to marry the person of our choice and to raise our children without prejudice.read more

Juneteenth is a day to commemorate »

By Akilah Bolden-Monifa, June 18, 2010

June 19, or Juneteenth, is independence day for many Americans of African descent. Also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, it commemorates the end of slavery, the seminal event in black history.read more

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