from the blog: H&H Heroes
Reaching for the Stars with Anna Menon
We had the incredible opportunity to connect with the astronaut, mom, and author, Anna Menon, shortly before the Polaris Dawn Mission. Anna shares her insights on space, parenthood, and the power of perseverance.
"Standing in the airplane door, with the wind blasting in my face, I felt a wave of butterflies and fear. But once I let go, I shifted to extreme focus during the free fall, and releasing my parachute was a moment of pure elation."
from the blog: H&H Heroes
Changing the Future with Kalvin Bridgewater
In a park in Dallas, a group of fathers is making waves. A man with muscular biceps pushes a stroller with one hand and carries a toddler in the other. A Dad with dreads crouches next to his daughter, feeding her a jar of applesauce. Childish laughter as a dad plays peekaboo. This is the Daddy Stroller Social Club (DSSC), founded by Kalvin Bridgewater—a community where dads of color gather to support each other and connect with their children.
Hi there! We're Chanie and Musya, the co-founders of Hart and Hero. As moms, we've felt the frustration of the gender play gap. We noticed something curious in the toy aisle: while there were hundreds of doll strollers available, they were all pink. Boys were being pushed out of the family-oriented pretend play space. Why was that?