Resources for parents and children
Here are some links you may find helpful to support you in having conversations with your child about racism.
Newsround has made several programmes which explain events in a way that is suitable for children.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/52978346
BBC Radio 4 - Woman's Hour, 17/08/2019 - How to talk to your children about race and racism
We have also included a list of suggested supporting resources.
Suggested resources for supporting conversations with your child about racism.
Books for children:
An ABC of Equality by Chana Ginelle Ewing
A is for Activist by Innosanta Nagara
Amazing Grace by Mary Hoffman
Big Ideas for Young Thinkers by Jamia Wilson (recommended for parents to read and discuss with children)
Henry’s Freedom Box by Ellen Levine
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison
Little Leaders: Exceptional Men in Black History by Vashti Harrison
Racism and Intolerance by Louise Spilsbury
Shades of Black - a Celebration of Our Children by Sandra L. Pinkney
The Little People Big Dreams series (Martin Luther King, Maya Angelou, Jesse Owens, Rosa Parks, Ella Fitzgerald, Muhammad Ali, Josephine Baker, Wilma Rudolph, Harriet Tubman)
Where are you From? By Yamile Saied Mendez
Books for Parents and carers:
Brit(ish) On Race, Identity & Belonging by Afua Hirsch
Black and British: A Forgotten History by David Olusoga
Why I’m No Longer Talking to White People About Race by Reni Eddo - Lodge
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
I am Not Your Baby Mother: What it is like to be a Black British Mother by Candice Braithewaite
When They Call You a Terrorist: A Black Lives Matter Memoir by Patrice Khan-Cullors
Me and White Supremacy: How to Recognise your Privilege, Combat Racism & Change the World - by Layla F Saad
Natives: Race & Class in the Ruins of Empire by Akala
The Good Immigrant: 21 Writers Explore What it Means to be Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic in Britain Today edited by Nikesh Shukla
Girl, Woman, Other by Bernadine Evaristo
Superior: The return of Race Science by Angela Saini
Other Resources:
‘Sesame Street Explain Black Lives Matter’ available to view on YouTube
Vulnerable Podcast: s4 Episode 002 Rhiann Barton on Unpacking My White Privilege on Spotify by Allysa Rochelle
Guardian Books Podcast: 26th March 2019 Why is it so Hard for White People to Talk about Race? Richard Lea talks to Author of ‘White Fragility’ Robin D’Angelo
Racism: A History Three part BBC FOUR series available on YouTube and Dailymotion
TEDx Talk “How Studying Privilege Systems Can Strengthen Compassion” Peggy McIntosh at TEDx TimberlaineSchools available on Youtube
White Privilege: Unpacking The Invisible Knapsack by Peggy McIntosh
Being Black in Britain: The Civil Rights Movement They Never Taught You article by Jasmine Botchey on Blog.thelappbrand.com
Pretty Good: Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup including podcasts and articles that have many UK crossovers
Social media resources:
@everydayracism_
@theconciouskid
@laylafsaad
@rachel.cargle
@sajdareads
@victoriaalxndr - follow the link in her bio to a large resource she has created
Examples of Google search terms: If you’re not sure where to start, type in the following questions and seek out definitions and articles, videos and current conversation
“What is anti-racism?”
“What is white privilege?”
“What is white supremacy?”
“What is Anti-Black Racism?”
“How to be an ally to Black people”
“Books on anti-racism”
“Books for white allies”
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