Sister Citizen: Slave, Shame, Stereotype and Black Women in America by Melissa Harris-Perry First, try to evoke an image of a nanny. Next, think of a black nanny. Now, search your mind for a picture of an African-American domestic worker. Most people, at some point, envision a stereotypical “Mammy”: a large, dark-complected woman who is always smiling […]
Racism, Classism, Feminism, and a Great Cast Lead to Applause in the Theater Strong Women Are the Heroes of This Story I finally got to see The Help on the big screen last night and can officially recommend the movie to others. The Help by Kathryn Stockett is one of my favorite books ever. Click here for […]
Do You Want to See the Movie, The Help? This weekend, August 12th and 13th, nannies from across the country are coming together in their local areas to see the movie and enjoy dinner afterwards. Check the list below to find an event in your area. Don’t worry if you don’t know others going. New faces […]
Does Racism Still Exist in the Nanny Industry Today?Review of the book, The Help, by Kathryn Stockett Talk about a page-turner! I have never had more trouble putting down a book than the novel The Helpby Kathryn Stockett. Anyone who gravitates towards the passionate issues of civil rights will love this book about black domestic […]
Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au Pairs “They say it’s like true love, good help. You only get one in a lifetime.” — Kathryn Stockett Talk about a page-turner! I have never had more trouble putting down a book than the novel The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Anyone who gravitates towards the […]
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