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MARCH 8, 2021
Talking With Youth
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there, Got kids in your life?
Identities and theories about differences begin to develop in children at a young age. As early as 2 and 3 years old children become aware of physical characteristics such as gender, disabilities, skin color, and hair color/texture.
It's important we choose to teach or talk about their observations, thought processes, and conclusions. Otherwise, "children’s notions about race and differences will go unchecked and likely become further entrenched in their minds. The good news is that bias can be unlearned or reversed if we’re exposed to diversity in a positive way."
As parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and mentors committed to justice, it is our responsibility to be a resource for the youth in our life. Let's prepare ourselves to help the minds in our care cultivate critical thinking skills as they continue to both analyze and deepen their relationship to power structures.
This week's newsletter provides resources on how to challenge young minds, specifically on understanding how our identities form and influence our lens, talking about human differences, and living a life that embodies diversity and inclusion.
Let's learn, engage, and act with youth in mind.
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Learn
Becoming a More Inclusive Family
A Toolkit for Appreciating Differences
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Becoming A More Inclusive Family will help you talk with youth about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Top highlights:
- Understanding identity and intersections
- Understanding Race, Racism and Antiracism
- Talking About Race and Differences with Kids
- Diverse Environment and Action Plan
Instructor: Claire Leunissen, founder at Xenolearn
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A Note On Values
Our Shared Commitment To Equity
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Engage
Join Us In Community
Listen to a diversity of perspectives and discuss what you've learned this week in a brave space.
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Act
Action Item
Challenge Ideas and Choices
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Instructions
1. Read. Read the following excerpt from Anti-Racism Daily founder Nicole Cardoza.
2. Reflect. Reflect on the questions and answers.
3. Discuss. Discuss with a trusted friend who will also hold you accountable. What resonates? What feels uncomfortable? What ideas are you challenging? What gives you peace?
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"The idea that racism will die out with older generations is naive; white supremacy is still prevalent among members of Gen Z. And, younger people can be less self-aware about their racist beliefs, and their racist actions are often seen as youthful mistakes.
Many times, this white supremacy appears in the form of microaggressions. Young people harass their classmates of color about affirmative action in the college application process, tell racist jokes, and stick their hands in their Black peers’ hair without consent.
This behavior isn’t something that goes away passively on its own — it’s something that’s normalized and passed down from generation to generation until an outside force works to stop it.
Be that outside force.
Acknowledge the prevalence of racism amongst members of Gen Z and actively work to combat it. Encourage anti-racist texts in school classrooms, and expose young people in your life to diverse books, films, museums, and art to show them anti-racist narratives before they adopt racist beliefs."
Challenge bias and racist ideas or actions with open-ended questions such as, "Why did you say that? Why did you do that? Why do you think that is? Have you researched it? Where did you learn that from?" Follow up with clarification and conversation.
"And, of course, model anti-racist behavior in your own life through your words and actions."
The information authored by Anti-racism Daily in this excerpt is provided by them as a free resource. Consider supporting Anti-racism Daily through a one-time donation on their website or subscribe for $7/mo on their Patreon.
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Introduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Careers
The Intro to DEI Careers on-demand course will help you on your journey to becoming a DEI leader. Take this course at your own pace!
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Cultivating Space for Racial Dialogues
In Cultivating Space for Racial Dialogues, participants will watch videos, read articles, complete journal assignments, and review handouts. The course can be completed in two-four weeks and is ...
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