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Hello
Friends,
My name is Tracy Jackson, and I am the
founder of iCelebrateDiversity.com. It is such a thrill to finally be presenting
my dream to the world!
iCelebrateDiversity.com began November 5, 1991, the
day that I was blessed with my first child. Not only was I given a
larger heart, broader shoulders and an extra dose of patience, I was given a new
pair of eyes to see the world in a brand new light.
That's where my story and passion begin.
I have always been a compassionate
person and cared very deeply about other people. Yet, I'm not quite sure
if I ever really knew the depth of my compassion until I became a
mother...especially one in a multiracial family. That was the
moment compassion met reality in my life.
For the first time, I became very aware of
the products being sold in our toy stores, used by our child care
facilities, and displayed in our churches, homes and elementary
schools. I noticed that there were so few products that included
children of different ethnic backgrounds and/or diverse abilities and
wondered what type of negative impact this was having on our children.
This concern is not new, it's just not been a priority.
Well, it is my priority. While many
families talk to their children about respecting and appreciating
differences in others, they are often (without intention) insensitive to
the products around them. iCelebrateDiversity.com is here to make people
become more aware of the products they buy.
This site (and vision) is growing daily!
We not only have wonderful products to choose from, but we have
wonderful resources
and articles to inspire you to help change the world!
So sit back and enjoy your
experience at iCelebrateDiversity.com and, no matter how big or
small, make choices today that will help make a better tomorrow!
In Faith, Hope & Love,
Tracy
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Tracy with daughter
Blakely.
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| Artwork
by Farah Aria - Student
editorial assignment for
Time Magazine article on self image as
a result of modern culture. |
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