Resources for Talking with Kids About Racism

Martin Luther King, Jr.This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day seems weighted with extra meaning in the wake of events in Ferguson, Missouri and elsewhere that have brought increased attention on our country’s racial inequalities. The problem is daunting, with no single or simple solution. One thing we parents can do, however, is to talk with our children about racism and Dr. King’s legacy—not just today, but all year long.

Here are four resources for talking with kids about racism, from four different perspectives.

How have you talked with your kids about racism, either that directed at themselves or at others?

 

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