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A Question of Race: Answers for Kids
Experts in child psychology, social justice and education discuss how to talk to children about racism, current events stemming from George Floyd’s death and raising the next generation to be advocates for themselves and others.

Featuring:

  • Rudy Darden, Valencia College Peace and Justice Institute Facilitator and Professor of English
  • Kimberly Renk, Ph.D., UCF Associate Professor of Psychology
  • Ann Shillingford-Butler, Ph.D., UCF Associate Professor of Counselor Education
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Experts in child psychology, social justice and education answering your questions about talking to children (from birth upwards) about racism, current events stemming from George Floyd’s death and raising the next generation to be advocates for themselves and others.

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MEET THE HELPERS

Speaking Out Against Unfairness
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We can all be helpers by speaking up when something is unfair.

MEET THE HELPERS

We are All Different
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We are all different, but that is what makes us one of a kind.

Kids are never too young to be Helpers. Find additional resources on how to Be a Helper at meetthehelpers.org.

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Book Lists & Articles:

Resources for Addressing Race with Children

Additional PBS Resources for Parents and Educators

Talking to Young Children About Race and Racism

Professional Development for Educators

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SESAME STREET

Comforting Children Through Stressful Times

The news can be a scary place for kids these days. It helps to talk to an adult when things seem frightening or confusing.

SESAME STREET IN COMMUNITIES

Violence in Communities

Community violence is violence that happens around you, but not to you. Sadly, our world is full of scary, disturbing news about people harming others, such as school shootings and acts of terrorism.

PBS KIDS

Arthur | Arthur on Racism: Talk, Listen, and Act | PBS KIDS

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