- Alameda Co. Office of Education
- Resources on Racism
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Resources on Racism
To support our community with creating safe spaces for critical discussions and building agency and advocacy with children and youth, ACOE is compiling a list of high-quality resources. Because many students are at home at this difficult time, the following list of resources are identified for parents and caregivers in having discussions and supporting African American students with anti-racist education and self-identity. The resources are digital or easily accessible.
"The opposite of racist isn't 'not racist.' It is 'antiracist.' … One either allows racial inequities to persevere, as a racist, or confronts racial inequities, as an anti-racist. There is no in-between safe space of 'not racist'" (p. 9). Teaching for an antiracist future starts with us, the educators. An antiracist educator actively works to dismantle the structures, policies, institutions, and systems that create barriers and perpetuate race-based inequities for people of color. Educating students to see and respect the humanity and dignity of all people should be a national imperative, especially if we want to heal—and have a future—as a nation."
— Ibram X. Kendi, How to Be an Antiracist
Parent & Guardian Resources
- American Psychological Society: Racial Stress and Self-Care - Parent Tip Tool
- Association of Black Psychologists: Five Star Family Enhancement Plan for COVID-19
- Common Sense Media: How white parents can use media to raise anti-racist kids
- Embrace Race: In My Skin, Supporting Positive Racial Identity Development in Black Children
- Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History & Culture:Talking About Race
Teacher Resources
- Caring School Community Responding to Tragedy (TK-8 guidance)
- Center for Cultural Power: No Going Back (website)
- Courageous Conversations Interactive Compass Slide
- Education Trust-West: Black Minds Matter Report (website)
- Framework for responding to disturbing events
- Learning for Justice Resources on Race, Racism, and Police Violence
- Learning for Justice website
- LiberateEd_SEL Resources for Supporting the AAPI Community
- Mood Meter
- Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility’s:Listening Circle on George Floyd Lesson
- Restorative Conversations Self Checklist
- The Storytelling Project Curriculum: Learning About Race and Racism through Storytelling and the Arts