Family Resources: Understanding Racism

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Tools for Talking to Children About Racism

When it comes to talking to younger children about racism, where do you even begin? It may seem difficult, but as one of your partners in learning, we’re here to share with you age-appropriate tools, simple strategies, and advice from experts, that will help you to engage in conversations that inspire your kids to change the world. Whether you are having the first talk or continuing a discussion, these trusted sources of information can help you approach these issues with even the youngest children.

Children’s books

•   Shades of Black by Sandra Pinkney

•   You Matter by Christian Robinson

•   I Love My Hair by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley

•   Say Something by Peter H. Reynolds
  

•   A is for Activist by Innosanto Nagara

Videos for kids

• Kids Explain Kindness

• Welcome Home Family Song – Nick Jr. and Noggin sing along

• Hair Love

Books for grownups

• Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria? And Other Conversations About Race by Beverly Daniel Tatum
  

• How To Be An Antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi

Videos for grownups

• Albert and Aidan Sykes
  

• Systemic Racism Explained

• Brené Brown on Empathy

• One Question: How can we talk to kids about race?

Podcasts

• Talking Race with Young Children

• Supporting Kids of Color In The Wake Of Racialized Violence

Tip sheets & activities 

• Thinking about Social Justice through Crafts and Conversation

• 7 Tips for Raising Caring Kids