Practicing Anti-Racism: Resources for Parents

The Club aims to use our position as supportive adult mentors to help our members navigate and process the world around them, especially during hard times. We must expect better and examine how to dismantle systemic racism, with the ultimate goal of ensuring all people are respected and safe in our communities.

While we can not have these conversations in person, we encourage our parents to start them at home. This page will act as a living document, that will grow as we continue our own education. We hope these resources will be helpful and we encourage you to share your own resources with us.

Juneteenth Resources – Learn, reflect and celebrate!
So You Want To Learn About Juneteenth?, NYTimes
Juneteenth – All About Holidays, PBS – great video for young people
Teaching Juneteenth, Teaching Tolerance
The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth, Smithsonian 
Why’d it take so long for some of us to find out about Juneteenth? by Kyla Wright, The Undefeated

Portals with Resources
Talking About Race, National Museum of African America History & Culture – Portal with sections to support parents in talking with youth about race including topics on bias, historical foundations, and self-care.

Teaching Tolerance – Portal focused on tolerance with free resources, articles and lessons for educators – parents, teachers & all – on topics such as race, religion and ability.  

Articles & Podcasts We’ve Found Helpful, for kid of all ages:
Why Teaching Black Lives Matter Matters, Teaching Tolerance – Learn more about the Black Lives Matter movement and how to discuss it with youth.

Get Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable, Luvvie Ajayi, TED Talk – Great for older youth, teens & adults. 

Talking With Youth About Racism, Police Brutality and Protesting, Aha Parenting – How to discuss these important topics with your children of all ages.

7 Reminders for Parents Talking to Their Kids About Police Killing Black People, Yes! magazine – Tips to remember when talking to your children about current events.

Teaching Your Child About Black History, PBS Kids for Parents – Suggestions to help you connect your kids with Black history.

CNN/Sesame Street Town Hall on Racism – Did you miss the CNN Town Hall with Sesame Street? Click here to watch online.

Resource Roundups & Book Lists That Our Staff Are Utilizing:
Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race
Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners
Anti-racism Resources for White People
Where to Find Diverse Children’s Books
20 Social Justice Books for Young Adults & Middle Grades

Accounts to Follow:
The Conscious Kid – Instagram: @theconsciouskid
From Privilege to Progress – Instagram: @privtoprog

Podcasts We’re Listening To:
Talking to White Kids About Race & Racism, Safe Space Radio – Podcast and resources for families and youth to learn how to show up for racial justice.
1619, NYTimes – Podcast that examines the long shadow of American slavery.
So Get Me, The Alphabet Rockers’ Podcast for Families Making Change – A podcast that links hip hop & making a difference.

Books We’re Reading:
This Book is Anti-Racist, by Tiffany Jewell
A is for Activist, Innosanto Nagara
The Fire Next, by James Baldwin
White Fragility, by Robin Diangelo