Hi Emmy,
Thanks so much for sharing this. I found lots of useful resources.
I didn't see that many that were specifically aimed at Black and Indigenous parents and caregivers or other caregivers of color discussing race and racism with kids in their communities so I thought I'd also offer these.
On talking with kids of color about white supremacy:
https://www.colorlines.com/articles/dos-and-donts-talking-kids-color-about-white-supremacy
On talking to all kids about racism, with specific advice for adults of color and white adults.
https://www.vox.com/identities/2020/6/9/21283715/how-to-talk-kids-racism-race-protests
On the emotions of Black parents trying to protect Black children in this world:
https://medium.com/@realsabijoy/too-great-a-burden-to-bear-aae6b3462aeb#.eqad5i4cb
And here's a resource from The Intergalactic Conspiracy of Childcare Collectives that has sections for "parents and caregivers of Black Children" and "resources for self-care as black parents" as well as for "parents and caregivers of non-Black children of color". It has resources for children of all ages.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BeLCPYjcdha8TyDWHQCVw305E9xYCXu0znkvaR0WCl8/edit#heading=h.c5099zh9opnb
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[Meg] [Thomas]
[Early childhood consultant
Co-facilitator for Diversity and Equity Interest Forum
[St Paul ] [MN]
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Original Message:
Sent: 06-23-2020 11:51 PM
From: Emmy Brockman
Subject: Anti-Racism for Early Childhood Educators and Parents
**Note: I posted about this same resource yesterday, but for ease of sharing, I have re-posted and attached the anti-racism resource list to this post so you can download it directly**
Hello all,
I've recently compiled a list of resources to help support early childhood educators and parents - particularly those of us who are white - to explore race and racism with children, and work towards becoming actively anti-racist. The list is attached. I hope this resource can be helpful in supporting conversations and inspiring actions! These conversations have long been essential, and I am heartened as more and more people recognize the importance of talking about race and racism in our society beginning (in a developmentally appropriate way) as young as possible. I have two request of those of you in this forum:
- Please take, share, and use this resource if you think it will be of help.
- Do you have a favorite resource that is missing from this list? I'd love to hear about it and add it.
Thank you all so much for your continued work in these unprecedented times.
Sending strength, support, and solidarity,
Emmy Brockman, MA
Early Childhood STEAM Specialist
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Emmy Brockman
Middletown CT
www.emmybrockman.com
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