We have a choice.
We have a choice: To stand by and silently witness a nation and its people allow injustices generation after generation or take action and work together to ensure this is our moment of change. We all play an important part in creating a future we know is possible. A future where black and brown people are “not judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” We must not only engage in conversations about race and racism, but we must model behavior that recognizes and embraces differences, and values human rights, equity, and social justice.
If you’re looking for a place to start, we’ve compiled a list of resources. The links below include organizations that fight for equality and justice, inclusive children’s books, and resources to help engage in age-appropriate conversations.
- Why White Parents Need to Do More Than Talk to Their Kids About Racism
- Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup
- National Association for the Education of Young Children’s Anti-Bias Resources
- Becoming Upended: Teaching and Learning about Race and Racism with Young Children and Their Families
- Teaching Tolerance
- Raising Race Conscious Children
- Center for Racial Justice: Resources for talking about race, racism, and racialized violence with kids