Sports

Team Work

I was a youth athlete and now a coach of youth sports for over 40 years and I always have enjoyed and witnessed the coming together of teammates regardless of ethnicity, religion or background to achieve the team goal. Many have established life long friendships with myself as well as each other long after their sports playing days are over. It also gives a chance at team meetings to share differences and learn about other cultures and religions represented. … [Read more...]

Our Workout Group

For the past 6 years I've been a part of a morning exercise group. We all come from many racial and ethnic backgrounds and three times a week we meet up at 6am, work out, and and encourage each other to get stronger and better. This feels to my like what Howard County is meant to be like. … [Read more...]

Youth Inclusion

My son had an amazing experience joining an African American church basketball team for two years. As a white boy, he seamlessly integrated into the team. It was so heartwarming to see how they all treated each other with respect, including the parents. It was one of the highlights of his youth. … [Read more...]

Ideal environment

Living in Howard County I noticed this is a very diverse community. I see children of different races playing together. In my neighborhood, there are multiracial families and a diverse racial representation. To me, this is the ideal environment for my kids to grow up in. … [Read more...]

Running Buddies

Soccer Moms

A group of adults, adult caregivers or parents, were talking together while their elementary school aged children played soccer at a local park. Multiple ethnicities and races were represented, and all of adults were women, apparently in early-mid thirties. … [Read more...]