Fighting Obesity on the Playground

Ebony contributor dream hampton's father and stepfather died of heart attacks that could have been prevented with a better diet. To combat unhealthy eating habits among the next generation, she's tackling the issue with MomsRising.org.

How I Learned to Be Fearless

Gawker features an essay by dream hampton, originally from Rebecca Walker's collection of essays, Black Cool, on her near-rape experience and how that situation taught her to be bold.

College Shopping With My Daughter

Ebony contributor Dream Hampton describes the delicate decisions that are part of her quest with her daughter to find the perfect undergraduate experience without killing each other.

Remembering 'Baby' Chris Lighty

In a tribute at Ebony, Dream Hampton says the late hip-hop heavyweight, who committed suicide this week, was a "true pioneer."

A Mother Expands Her Child's Worldview

Ebony contributing writer Dream Hampton recounts how the many trips she and her daughter have taken have molded them both.

Roland Martin's Twitter Fail Can Become a Win

The fallout from Roland Martin's "homophobic" Super Bowl tweets can be used as a teachable moment for the journalist and the nation at a time when attacks on LGBT people appear to be on the rise, Dream Hampton blogs at Ebony.com.