Teaching kids about race and racism - Resources for parents

You may have asked yourself if, or when, you need to talk to your child/ren about race. Studies have shown that race begins to become a factor in child development at just 3 months old (). So when it comes to when, the sooner the better. In fact, it not only needs to happen early, but continue as they grow and continue to experience new things.

Below are resources to help you discuss race and racism at home with your children. We have also compiled a list of resources for parents as it is not only important to teach our children about these issues, but also to get a deeper knowledge on systemic racism and anti-racism for ourselves.

*We will continue to update this post as we find new resources.*

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Resources for Parents to Talk to Their Children About Race, Racism and Anti-Racism:

Literature:

• By The Children's Community School (infographic)

• by Jelani Memory (Book)

• by Tiffany Jewell (Book)

• By Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich (Article)

• By Monica Clark-Robinson (Book)

• By Innosanto Nagara (Book)

• By Cynthia Levinson (Book)

• Edited By Wade Hudson & Cheryl Willis Hudson (Book)

Organizations/Educators To Learn From And Support:

• / : An education, research, and policy organization dedicated to reducing bias and promoting positive identity development in youth. We partner with organizations, children’s museums, schools, and families across the country to promote access to children’s books centering on underrepresented and oppressed groups.

• Dr. Traci Baxley / @socialjusticeparenting

Resources for Parents to Educate Themselves on Racism, How to Be an Anti-Racist and Other Supporting Resources:

Literature:

• . by Chandra White-Cummings (article)

• By (Book)

• By Ta-Nehishi Coates (Book)

•  By Beverly Daniel Tatum (Book)

Videos/Films:

• (Video) By Beverly Daniel Tatum

• By Dr. Traci Baxley

• By Director Kenny Leon

• By Director Ava DuVernay

Podcast:

Organizations/Educators To Learn From And Support:

• / : Rachel Cargle is a public academic, writer, and lecturer. Her activism and academic work are rooted in providing intellectual discourse, tools, and resources that explore the intersection of race and womanhood.

• : A community of everyday human beings committed to curiosity for what is possible in the world. Monthly self-paced syllabi curated by Rachel Cargle.

• / : Speaker. Belonging Advocate. Transracial Family Coach. Creating space for belonging at home while raising children who create belonging in the world.