February 22, 2023
EmbraceRace Newsroom
At EmbraceRace, we're working hard to develop and point to resources, community spaces and opportunities that will support all caregivers wanting to raise color brave kids. How're we doing that? Check in here for updates about EmbraceRace programs, community happenings and media coverage.
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June 3, 2021
Associated Press: Nonprofit EmbraceRace helps parents explain race to children
Andrew Grant-Thomas, who is Black, and Melissa Giraud, who is multiracial, started the nonprofit when they found few resources to help them talk with their young daughters about race.
July 1, 2020
CNN: How can we embrace race? Learn from this couple advocating for change.
In 2016, Melissa Giraud and Andrew Grant-Thomas created EmbraceRace, an online collection of resources for parents, educators and kids that has grown into a community of people who care about race, justice and the future of our democracy.
June 2, 2020
NPR: How To Talk To Your Kids About Race, Racism And Police Violence
In the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the racist incident against Black birder Christian Cooper, EmbraceRace talks to the latter and to NPR about how to talk to kids about them.
August 19, 2019
New York Times: The impact of racism on children's health & EmbraceRace resources that can help
A new statement from the American Academy of Pediatrics looks at the effects of racism on children’s development, starting in the womb.
August 1, 2018
NBC's "Erase the Hate" Campaign Recognizes EmbraceRace, Creates Video
The work of the EmbraceRace community has been recognized by NBC Universal's Erase the Hate campaign, along with 5 other organizations!
EmbraceRace is your community of support for raising kids (of all colors) who are inclusive, thoughtful and brave about race. Participate and learn with this community today!