Who gets drawn? Race, Gender and AI Bias in Children's Media
Register now to join us on 10/14 & 10/21. Our guests give and practical advice on how to navigate race and gender representation in children's media in these times. They also share great kids' media you'll want to know about.
Six building blocks for engaging young children in conversations…
Navigating conversations about race with young children can feel complex. We've created a simple framework to help you break down these important topics into concepts kids can understand.
Ages & Stages: A Caregiver’s Guide to Supporting Children’s…
This guide describes general patterns in children’s racial development from infancy to early adolescence, based on research. Learn about racial development milestones at different ages, and explore activities and goals for each age.
We think we're talking about race. But are we?
Among caregivers who say they do talk to kids about race, a subset — mostly but not only White parents — are actually using egalitarian ("color-blind") language that doesn't engage race at all. We get practical advice from Professor Brigitte Vittrup about how to shift the conversation.
Practicing Healthy Racial Comebacks with Kids
Practicing healthy racial comebacks is protective! When kids are able to prepare with trusted adults, they are less likely to internalize hurtful comments. Learn why and how!
“They’re Not Too Young to Talk About Race”: The Science of Early…
Mounting evidence demonstrates that children are noticing, processing, and making meaning of race early and often, beginning in infancy — long before they are walking and talking.
“Color-Blind”* or Color-Brave? Two Views on Race & Kids
Explore the differences between "color-blind" and color-brave views of race, racism, and raising kids.
Teaching and Learning About Race: Fantastic Practice in Early…
A conversation about healthy and developmentally appropriate teaching and learning about race in early childhood classrooms.
Let’s do this together
The Color-Brave Fellowship for Classroom Educators
A nine-month cohort for PK–8 educators focused on building color-brave classrooms and supporting children’s racial learning. This Fellowship is for educators who primarily work directly with children.
The EmbraceRace Fellowship for Education Leaders
A nine-month cohort for mid-level and senior leaders working to shape policy, culture, and systems affecting children’s racial learning. For educators who primarily work with other adults.
Organizing more robust supports for kids and families
About EmbraceRace
Learning by design, not by accident
Our vision is simple and profound: a generation of color-brave kids who see themselves and others fully and make the world better because of it. Our goal is to nurture kids who are:
Resilient and joyful
Critical thinkers about race
Inclusive and empathetic
Racial justice advocates
News
New Resource Helps Caregivers Support Children’s Racial Learning at Every Age
Why ‘Not Seeing Race’ Falls Short—and What to Do Instead
