Anti-Racism
ANTI-RACISM AT SCHOOL
“Remember to imagine and craft the worlds you cannot live without, just as you dismantle the worlds you cannot live within.” - Ruha Benjamin
Friends of Micheltorena is committed to being actively anti-racist, and taking the steps necessary in order to educate ourselves on how to accomplish this. The resources listed below are provided with this goal in mind.
ANTI-RACISM RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Information credited to Let’s Grow Kids
- Coming Together: Standing up to Racism. Town hall discussion moderated by CNN and Sesame Street's Big Bird to help families talk about racism and the recent nationwide protests, with a focus on fostering empathy and embracing diversity. Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Rosita and other experts helped answer questions submitted by families.
- The White Parent's Guide to Raising Anti-Racist Kids. This Parents.com article offers seven ways white parents can have meaningful conversations with their white children about race.
- Raising Antiracist Kids: Empowering the Next Generation of Changemakers. Discussion about raising anti-racist children with author Derecka Purnell and Ibram X.Kendi, author of the new book, AntiRacist Baby.
- Talking to Young Children About Race and Racism. PBS offers a variety of resources including TV specials, article suggestions, book recommendations, and a virtual video discussion on “Talking to Children Authentically About Race and Racism.”
- Five Ways to Reduce Racial Bias in Your Children. This article from UC Berkeley's Greater Good Magazine provides research-based suggestions for parents to help reduce negative bias in their children.
- Anti-Racism Resources for Parents and Kids. Healthline Parenthood's collection of anti-racism resources including books, podcasts, TV, and film.
EARLY CHILDHOOD & ELEMENTARY RESOURCES
Information and resources from D.C. Area Educators for Social Justice
13 Guiding Principles
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| “Kid Friendly” version of the 13 Guiding Principles | versión para niños de 13 principios rectores | Talking to Young Children about the Guiding Principles | Hablando con los más jóvenes sobre los principios rectores de movimiento de Black Lives Matter |
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Featured Booklists for Early Childhood and Elementary
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Featured Books for Early Childhood & Elementary
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TEACHER RESOURCES
RESOURCES PROVIDED BY MENDEZ HIGH SCHOOL'S RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COORDINATOR EMILY GRIJALVA.
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