….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.
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Amigos de Micheltorena se compromete a ser activamente antirracista y a tomar las medidas necesarias para educarnos sobre cómo lograrlo. Los recursos que se enumeran a continuación se proporcionan con este objetivo en mente.
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Anti-Racism resources for families
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
Featured Booklists for Early Childhood and Elementary
Featured Books for Early Childhood & Elementary
All The Colors We Are: The story of how we get our skin color by Katie Kissinger (bilingual)
Mumbet’s Declaration of Independence by Gretchen Woelfle
We March by Shane W. Evans
Milo’s Museum by Zetta Elliott
Separate is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation by Duncan Tonatiuh
Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library by Carole Boston Weatherford
Voice of Freedom: Fannie Lou Hamer by Carole Boston Weatherford
The Amazing Age of John Roy Lynch by Chris Barton
Child of the Civil Rights Movement by Paula Young Shelton