Why & How to Talk about Race with Kids

Overview

Join EmbraceRace for a 5-session weekly class on why and how caregivers can start the conversation about race with their kids!

Read below for class dates & times, course description, and other registration details:

Course Description

Wondering how to respond to a racial comment from your child? Questioning whether or not it would be helpful to step into a conversation about skin color between kids in your classroom? When is it ok to start talking about race with kids anyway?

Our most popular training takes caregivers through the science of when, how, and what children learn about race; what communication about race and racism with kids looks and sounds like, and how caregivers can orient themselves to keep the race conversation going for the long-term. Bring your questions, bring your scenarios, and join us for a thoughtful and practical communal training experience that will help you navigate conversations about race with your kids. The training is designed for parents, educators, and any adult that plays a meaningful role in the life of a child, professionally and personally.

Courses are five 90-minute weekly virtual sessions, led by an EmbraceRace facilitator. Class sizes range between 10-25 participants. **Best for caregivers of children ages 4-13.

As part of registration, you will be asked to indicate which group you would like to join.

Class Options:

• Thursday evenings, 7:30-9pm ET / 4:30-6pm PT: Classes will meet weekly on October 8, October 15, October 22, October 29, and November 5
• Friday daytimes, 12-1:30pm ET / 9-10:30am PT: Classes will meet weekly on October 9, October 16, October 23, October 30, and November 6

Pricing & Logistics

Thanks to our generous donors, participation cost is $75, but to help ensure that cost is not prohibitive, sliding scale payment options range from $25 - $125. Please choose whichever option feels appropriate based on your current budget. If cost is prohibitive, please reach out to us at community@embracerace.org for scholarship.

**Please know that registration is per participant, not per family unit.

**Please note that registration is non-refundable and non-transferable.

**Due to the intimate nature of our classes and discussion involving minors, we do not record and do not offer recordings post-session.

**Registration closes on Monday, October 5th at midnight.

**Certificates of Completion available upon request, pending participants have attended 4 of the 5 sessions.

**We recommend logging into sessions with an ipad, tablet, or computer. Phones are allowed but not recommended as they are not ideal for zoom.

None of the times above work for you, or your preferred group is already full? Don't worry -- we'll offer more in the future. In the meantime, we welcome you to visit our website at www.embracerace.org, check out our many resources, subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and use our materials in other community conversations.

Questions? Reach out to us at community@embracerace.org

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Not sure if this is a good use of time and hard-earned money? Check out these comments from previous participants:

"I loved that I had a space free of judgment where I was able to talk about sensitive things. I also loved that I was able to find better ways to call in and not out when it comes to having uncomfortable conversations with others about things that matter to me." -POC affinity group participant

"Normally evening commitments on a weekday feel like a burden, but these meetings felt energizing. I really appreciated hearing everyone's perspectives and talking through the discussion topics together. It is helpful to have a space to process race-related issues with other white people because, ironically, it helps me leave behind some of the white dominant culture elements like perfectionism." -White affinity group participant

"We began as strangers and ended as far-flung friends!" -POC affinity group participant

"It was great to talk, listen, learn and grow. Having new resources to explore was also helpful. Great group of people who care to make a difference. [The facilitator] listened to all, and found ways to connect thoughts back to the focus for each evening's conversation. She provided videos and ideas that helped jump start and deepen the conversation....challenging our thinking and encouraging all to stretch in our learning." -White affinity group participant