If you are a person of color in America you know that in regards to experiencing racism — it’s not a question of if, it’s a question of when. With rising anti-Asian hate and the constant violence against Black folks by the police, to the unending overt and covert racism in America, families of all ethnic backgrounds need support raising anti-racist children.
Part of the process is talking candidly about race and racism. But sometimes, we need help on how to deal with racism — whether you or your kids experience racism yourselves, or if you are a bystander and witness racism happening.
Why you should talk to your kids about racism
Anti-racism resources for kids and parents
For more resources and advice on teaching about, fighting, and dealing with racism, check out some of the following sites as starting points.
Hollaback! You and your kids can learn effective bystander intervention techniques to help combat online and in-person harassment through this nonprofit organization’s training.
Anti-racism Project This group offers workshops and courses to educate attendees about racism and oppression. Many are free and the curriculum is interactive. They also offer lots of resources for you to check out.
Center for Racial Justice in Education The nonprofit org has compiled a resource on how to talk to children about race, racism, and racialized violence.
