Talking with Children About Racial Injustice
We've gathered some resources to use when talking to young children about racial injustice.
Published on June 1, 2020
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Children are experiencing stress during this time. The value of play cannot be underestimated for our youngest citizens; play reduces stress and brings people together. As families are looking for ways to talk to children about what is happening in Richmond and across the country, below are a few resources.
- EmbraceRace.com “Something Happened In Our Town”
- HealthyChildren.org “Talking to Children About Racial Bias”
- National Institute for Child Health and Human Development “An Activity Book for African American Families: Helping Children Cope with Crisis”
- TodaysParent.com “Kids Books that Talk About Racism”
- Center for Racial Justice in Education “Resources for Talking About Race, Racism, and Racialized Violence with Kids”
- Children’s Museum of Indianapolis “6 Books that Can Help You Talk to Your Child About Race and Diversity”
- Mental Health Issues Facing the Black Community | The Underlying Causes (sunshinebehavioralhealth.com)