Modern Burlap Journal

Let's chat about MLK Day

Let's chat about MLK Day

Today I posted on Instagram: How will you teach your babes about MLK? This is a question I ask myself every single year, multiple times a year, but especially on this day. ⠀⠀ In college I took a few classes, predominantly a Civil Rights Rhetoric class, that showed me a totally different and heartbreaking American experience for people of color. The wisdom I took away from open dialogue with my classmates, along with dissecting endless civil rights speeches, changed me forever.⠀⠀There has been so much progress in our nation, but systematic racism continues to impact our communities. 50 years after Dr. King, it is up to our generation to keep pressing forward with open dialogue to learn more, love more, and achieve total reconciliation.  Today and every day, I’m thankful for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his dream that his four little children would one day live in a nation where they would not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.⠀I believe Dr. King's words were wise beyond his years and God-driven too.  I'm thankful he started the dialogue surrounding racial injustices from a place of love, and I believe it's up to each of us to continue this dialogue with our children so that history does not repeat itself.⠀⠀Each year on this day I set aside time to read the books below with my littles about Martin Luther King Jr, Rosa Parks, and others who made great strides for racial equality. I am Martin Luther King, Jr. (Ordinary People Change the World) Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I am Rosa Parks  (Ordinary People Change the World) I am Jackie Robinson  (Ordinary People Change the World) I am Harriet Tubman  (Ordinary People Change the World) I pray that God gives my babes eyes to see like Him and a deep, genuine love for all of humanity just like He has given me.⠀ Let’s chat a bit in the comments.  How do you open dialogue on MLK Day with your children? What about with friends, co-workers, etc.? I would love to hear from you!   xo, Samantha   Comment Policy: I welcome comments from all readers and encourage conversations between people who may think differently from one another. However, I do ask that we all think, speak and act from a position of love. We don’t all have to agree with each other, but disagreement is not the same as hate. I will delete comments perceived to be combative. So think freely, but please speak respectfully.

Little Gardener

Little Gardener

Dreaming about Spring and all the beautiful things we will grow this year! Featuring our organic sweatshirt and faux drawstring pant in a new color coming soon!

Tiny Bus Bunks

Tiny Bus Bunks

4 little beds all stacked up along with so many books. Isn't this the perfect little nook? Bedding: here XO Swaddle: here 3-21 Blast off: here Wreath: here

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree

It's the little things that make their eyes light up, like getting to turn on the Christmas Tree lights! Blanket used as a wall hanging: here Snowflake pajama set: here =

Winter Nursery

Winter Nursery

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas in our nursery with 3 easy steps: Sleep in Heavenly Peace Blanket: https://modernburlap.com/ Advent Cards hung on twin: www.coleykuyper.com/ Tiny Christmas Tree: https://clothandcabin.com

Winter Farmhouse

Winter Farmhouse

Every time K. Goebel Photography shoots Modern Burlap in her farmhouse, I feel inspired. Doesn't this blanket look incredible on her shiplap entry wall?

Mug Life

Mug Life

When your favorite verse meets your favorite mug! Isn't it perfect?

Modern Burlap in Bohemian West Texas Hotel

Modern Burlap in Bohemian West Texas Hotel

My right hand lady K. Goebel Photography took our XL pink tassel throw on her vacation to this dream spot, El Cosmico in Marfa, Texas. It's totally normal to wish you were in her suitcase. Seriously though, swoon with me!

Always remember

Always remember

I hope I always remember the way he clung to his blankets and the way his big brothers poured into him with all their love. Featuring our black tank romper, XL burp cloth, and scripture swaddle

Made for Memories®

Made for Memories®

Just a day like any other day with a whole lot of Modern Burlap memories being made.  Featuring our black tank romper and XL burp cloth

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