Music World Mourns 'Mama Africa'

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Tell Me More, November 10, 2008 · Legendary South African singer and activist Miriam Makeba died this weekend after collapsing on stage at a concert in Italy. Makeba was 76. She was the first African woman to win a Grammy and was affectionately known around the world as "Mama Africa." Host Michel Martin offers a reflection.

Mocha Moms ~Explaining Race-Tinged Presidential Bid To Kids

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Tell Me More, October 21, 2008 · This year's historic presidential campaign has given parents repeated opportunities to talk to kids about race. American families are talking about the candidates, and the role that race is playing in the campaign. But what are they telling the kids, especially over the past few weeks as the campaign has gotten more intense? And is it a new and tricky topic for most parents?

Some parents may choose to shield their children from these things. But others may find that impossible or prefer to use this as an opportunity to engage their children and challenge them to think about how they deal with these attitudes in their own lives.

Mocha Moms Jolene Ivey, Leslie Morgan Steiner, Renee Amoore and Joan Countryman talk about when to have those discussions, and why it is important to do so.

Remember, with Tell Me More the conversation never ends. We'd like to know: Have you found yourself talking with your children about race, ethnicity or gender or religion in connection with the presidential campaign? What are you saying? And what are they saying?

To tell us more and to compare notes with other listeners, go to www.npr.org/tellmemore. You can leave comments there or on our blog (found in the same location), or you can call our comment line at 202-842-3522.

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Moms Teach Kids How To Manage Money

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Tell Me More, October 7, 2008 · The ongoing financial crisis is posing some opportunities for parents to teach kids about smart money management.

Mocha Moms Jolene Ivey, Cheli English-Figaro and Asra Nomani welcome money coach Alvin Hall, author of Show Me the Money, to discuss teaching youngsters how to become financially sound.

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Help get the toxins out of kids toys!

Written By Monica Rowland
http://budurl.com/ElementalWellness

Every time I read something new about toxic chemicals and how they affect children..I am outraged all over again! It just amazes me....(and I realize that this is Corporate America we are talking about...) that there is NO conscience shown when it comes to consumer products. In this case we are talking about children!

This is press coverage from the launch of HealthyToys.org

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WHAT CAN YOU DO......

You can help by working with organizations like Ecology Center Inc., which is a Michigan based nonprofit committed to the cause of eco-consciousness. The Ecology Center's mission is to promote a just and healthy environment through grassroots organizing, education, advocacy and demonstration projects. They can be found at www.ecocenter.org

Please click on the link below and help out by either recruiting people to join the cause.... or by donating money to the cause. ( You can also send this link in your emails or Instant Messages...)

https://www.causes.com/fb/donations/new?cause_id=44990&fundraiser_id=21375068&m=6ab58156

What have your experiences been with toxins in toys? Have you checked out any of your loved ones toys for contamination. Let me know your thoughts and experiences on this subject.