Author Archives: tinafakhriddeen
Obama and Gay Marriage – Is equality really debatable?
This morning, the doorman in my office building quietly shoved today’s RedEye newspaper in my hand and whispered, “Do you support Obama in his latest decision to support gay marriage?” I loudly responded, “My mother is gay.” He looked around … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, LGBT Family, Media, Politics, Social Justice
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Kill Fear, Let your Heart Rule
I believe in serendipity. It happens to me all of the time. When I need something from the universe, it is provided at the exact time it’s supposed to arrive. Not on my time, but when it is supposed to. … Continue reading
Trayvon Martin and George Zimmerman are Us
My heart aches for Trayvon Martin and his family as it does for George Zimmerman and his family. When this story hit the media a couple of weeks ago, I didn’t know how to respond. I was saddened and disgusted, … Continue reading
Force for Good
I’ve linked arms with a wonderful new organization, Moms Clean Air Force. The mission of MCAF is to bring parents together to fight against pollution and for our children’s future. If we don’t protect the environment, who will? If we don’t protect our children, who will? I’m stepping up to the call to be more present in this fight. Will you join me?
Posted in Activism, Asthma, Environmentalism, Pollution, Social Justice
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Catching Up to Our Dreams
It’s time to live our life “like it’s golden.” I have a personal abundance challenge going and I want you aboard this happiness train. This is how it goes. We put our wildest, most wonderful goals and dreams into the universe … Continue reading
Posted in Goals, Self-Care
Tagged actualization, goals and dreams, personal abundance
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Huff Post article: Differences Between Gay and Hetero Parenting
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Tips for Long-Lasting Love
My husband and I often hear that we are role models in regard to our loving relationship. Although we have no intention of being the “hip-hop Cosbys” (as our friend, Sean, calls us) we have indeed been in a happy, … Continue reading
2012 Blog Goals
Happy New Year Blamily (blog family)! I hope that your 2011 was wonderful and prosperous and that in 2012, that beauty and abundance will be magnified. This year, my goal is to add one new post each month. For some … Continue reading
Jailing Juveniles Costs More Than Harvard?
A Chicago Sun-Times article reported that Cook County Board President, Toni Preckwinkle, reports that it costs roughly $224,000 per year, per child to keep a young person imprisoned at the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center on Chicago’s west side. In contrast, it costs $52,000 … Continue reading
Tina Fakhrid-Deen 08/10 by Sippin on Ink | Blog Talk Radio
Check out yesterday’s interview with Anondra “Kat” Williams of Sippin on Ink. SOI explores all things LGBT oriented and I was honored to be included in the discussion. We had a great chat about the LGBT family, so tune in! … Continue reading
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