This program aired Thursday, July 2nd, 2020 @ 12 EST
Addressing race with young ones can be a daunting, but necessary task. Many parents, guardians, and caregivers are looking for ways to start the conversation. Join The Center for a panel discussion breaking down the need to talk to children about race, and ways to approach these critically important conversations.
CEO Jill Savitt, of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights moderates a discussion with Madison Brown, Content Coordinator at Be the Bridge and Terra Gay, Principle Transformation Consultant at Change and Transformation Consulting. Get tips and links to resources to help guide your work in raising children to be anti-racist.
Moderator:
Jill Savitt
CEO, The National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Panelists:
Terra Gay
Principal Consultant, Change and Transformation Consulting
Email her: [email protected]
Madison Brown
Content Coordinator, Build the Bridge
Email her: [email protected]
Books:
A Kids Book About Racism, by Jelani Memory
Antiracist Baby Board Book, by Ibram X. Kendi
Not My Idea: A Book About Whiteness, by Anastasia Higginbotham
Something Happened in Our Town: A Child’s Story About Racial Injustice, by Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, and Ann Hazzard
Videos:
A Kids Book About Racism by Jelani Memory
Something Happened In Our Town: A Child’s Story About Racial Injustice