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Despite the prevailing myth that children are blank slates who don’t see color, research confirms that as early as 6 months old, babies recognize race-based differences and that by ages 2 to 4, children internalize racial bias. Still, too many parents along the racial identity spectrum avoid talking with their children about race and racism because of their own adult discomfort and even their own unwillingness to acknowledge the reality of race and racism. Too many parents and caregivers adopt and model ineffective strategies such as teaching “colorblindness” or refusing to discuss race and racism at all it because “it’s not polite.” Such strategies ignore the pervasive, systemic impact and realities of racism in the United States.

This virtual conversation with experts explores the role parents and caregivers, as well as other societal forces, play in dismantling racism through parenting and modeling anti-racism work. Among other things, this conversation will explore these questions: What is anti-racist parenting, and how does it differ across cultures? How does a conversation about raising anti-racist children also about a parent’s own attitudes about race and racism. Facilitated by Maureen Costello, Executive Director of the Center for Antiracist Education and underwritten by Come Rain or Shine Foundation.

This event will be conducted via Zoom and streamed on Facebook Live with opportunity for all audience questions.