It's Thoughtful Thursday! Today we are celebrating one of our favorite poets, Kevin Young. In case you hadn't heard, Kevin Young has just been named as the new director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. He will be leaving his position as the head of the Schomberg Center for Research in Black Culture, a division [...]
As school is finally back in session for NYC public schools this week, and classes have already resumed (in person or remotely) elsewhere across the nation, and we all head into MONTH SEVEN of this pandemic, how are you doing? In addition to taking care of your family, are you taking care of yourself? Two guests from Season One [...]
This week on Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton Lewis features the fabulous Susan Fales-Hill. An award winning television showrunner, author and arts advocate, Susan offers her thoughtful and fascinating take on culture, race, the importance of sharing family histories with our children, and much more. She's always had her finger on the pulse of our culture, as evidenced by [...]
This week on Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton Lewis features Dr. Victor Carrion. Dr. Victor Carrion, the John A. Turner. M.D. Endowed Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Stanford University and Director of its Early Life Stress and Resilience Program, offers advice and resources to help parents manage their concerns and expectations as children return to school [...]
This week on Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton Lewis: Our first power couple, Marc Morial, President of the National Urban League, and Michelle Miller, CBS News National Correspondent. Michelle and Marc share stories of growing up with political fathers, raising independent children while managing busy public careers, and much more. This episode has lots of great stories and [...]
This week on Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton Lewis: Depelsha McGruder, Founder of Moms of Black Boys (MOBB) United. Inc. and MOBB United for Social Change. On top of her exciting day job, Depelsha leads these sister organizations with over 175,000 members that are dedicated to positively influencing how Black boys and men are perceived and treated by [...]
This week on Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton Lewis: Anne Williams-Isom, Dumpson Chair in Child Welfare Studies at Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service and former CEO of The Harlem Children's Zone. Anne is a passionate child and family advocate who shares her extensive professional expertise and her remarkably good common sense in this great parenting conversation. [...]
This Week on Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton Lewis: ABC News Correspondent, award-winning journalist and author Deborah Roberts. Deborah talks about raising children in today’s challenging times, how she learned to help her children chart and follow their own paths, and much more. You can listen to it starting TOMORROW, July 1 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, You [...]
Nick News is back with a special hour-long presentation–Kids, Race and Unity: A Nick News Special, premiering TONIGHT, June 29, at 7 p.m. (ET/PT). Hosted by global superstar Alicia Keys, the program will feature the leaders of the Black Lives Matter movement answering children's questions, offer tools for families to have constructive conversations about race and inclusivity, and highlight [...]
Ground Control Parenting with Carol Sutton Lewis is up and running! Filmmaker and author Crystal McCrary McGuire, mom of three whose son Cole Anthony is a 2020 top NBA draft prospect, is this week's guest. Crystal shares how she helps all of her children pursue their passions, the keys to making a blended family run smoothly, and much more. You can find it [...]