Having The Race Talk With My 4- and 21-Year-Old Sons

Second-time mom Meilan Carter-Gilkey discusses teaching the difficult lessons of race and prejudice to her sons, showing how little has changed in 17 years.
The Hair Discussion I Didn’t Expect To Have With My Son

Long hair had always been a common feature in choreographer Makeda Thomas’ family. But it was a tradition her son unwittingly called into question when he wanted to cut his back-length curls.