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ANTI-RACISM RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Below is a list of resources to guide your own personal anti-racism “work” & journey. We welcome feedback about this referenced material as well as suggestions of others to add to this evolving list.
RACISM & SOCIAL JUSTICE RESOURCES.
Talking about Race & Committing to being an Anti-Racist, portal by the Smithsonian- CLICK HERE
Excerpts from the Jack & Jill Chicago Chapter’s Kids Action Plan
Exhibit I: Racism is Wrong
Exhibit II: Kids Stand Against Racism Pledge
Exhibit III: Your Next Steps
"Here's How W. Kamau Bell Talks About Race with His Kids," The Tell Show
"Five Pandemic Parenting Lessons with Cindy Wang Brandt," Parenting Forward
"Talking to Your Child About Race and Racism" My New Life podcast episode featuring Julie Lythcott-Haims
"Tips for Talking About Race with Small Children," Third Space
"How to Teach Kids About Taboo Topics," by Liz Kleinrock
“Looking for Excellent ‘Diverse’ Books for Children? Start Here!” EmbraceRace
"Your Kids Aren't Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup," by Katrina Michie
Supporting Kids Of Color in The Wake of Racialized Violence: Part One
SUGGESTED VIDEOS.
CHILDREN’S BOOKS ABOUT DIVERSITY, RACE & INCLUSION.
Refer to Exhibit V for a list of Black-Owned Online Bookstores
“Ten Little Fingers and Ten Little Toes,” by Mem Fox (Author) and Helen Oxenbury (Illustrator)
“I Like Myself,” by Karen Beaumont (Author) and David Catrow (Illustrator)
“Sulwe,” by Lupita Nyong'o (Author) and Vashti Harrison (Illustrator)
“Whose Knees Are These?” by Jabari Asim (Author) and LeUyen Pham (Illustrator)
“Hair Love” by Matthew A. Cherry (Author) and Vashti Harrison (Illustrator)
“The Day You Begin” by Jacqueline Woodson (Author) and Rafael López (Illustrator)
“I Believe I Can” by Grace Byers (Author) and Keturah A. Bobo (Illustrator)
“Little Leaders: Bold Black Women in History” by Vashti Harrison
“My Hair is a Garden,” by Cozbi A. Cabrera
“Amazing Grace,” by Mary Hoffman
“I Am Enough,” by Grace Byers
“All Are Welcome,” by Alexandra Penfold (Author) and Suzanne Kaufman (Illustrator)
“Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters: An African Tale,” by John Steptoef
“She Persisted: 13 Women Who Changed the World,” by Chelsea Clinton (Author) and Alexandra Boiger (Illustrator)
“Chocolate Me!” by Taye Diggs (Author) and Shane W. Evans (Illustrator)
KID & YOUNG ADULT FRIENDLY MOVIES.
Remember the Titans
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
Hidden Figures
Becoming
Just Mercy
Marshall
I Am Not Your Negro
Cooked: Survival by Zip Code
Exhibit I: Action Guide – Racism is Wrong
Exhibit II: Action Guide – Kids Stand Against Racism Pledge
Exhibit III: Action Guide – Your Next Steps
Exhibit IV: Privilege Checklist
Originally curated by @wellness_dialogues
Exhibit V: Black-Owned Online Bookstores
Originally curated by Njera Perkins in her April 7, 2020 article; 10 Black-Owned Online Bookstores to Support While at Home
Sources
Many of these resources were curated from other anti-racism collections and personal recommendations, including but not limited to:
“Anti-Racism Library,” curated by LeanIn.Org. - CLICK HERE
“Protest Action Guide | Kids’ Nonviolent Protest Against Racism," curated by Jack & Jill Chicago Chapter - Kidsprotest.com or JackandJillChicago.org
“Privilege Checklist,” curated by @wellness_dialogues - CLICK HERE
“Anguish & Action,” curated by the Obama Foundation - CLICK HERE
“Amplifying Voices,” curated by Glennon Doyle - CLICK HERE
“Black Lives Matter: Movies, TV shows and books on systemic racism,” curated by c|net - CLICK HERE