Articles
“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.
"Color-Blind" or Color-Brave? Divergent Views on Race & Kids
Articles
Supporting Kids in the Aftermath of the 2024 Election
Resources to support kids and their adults with processing big feelings and emotions in the aftermath
Action Guides
4 Starting Points for Conversations with Kids about Race
Many caregivers feel overwhelmed by the idea of having conversations about race and racism with kids because they don’t know where to start. Here are four simple ideas to help you dip your toes in.
Action Guides
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.
Articles
Explaining the “Why” Behind Police Violence Using…
Check out this research-backed guidance with kid-friendly language for caregivers discussing police violence with children.
Podcast
Season Finale! Friends reflect on their race and kids journeys…
Melissa and Andrew go back to where it all began. They invite a few friends and neighbors over - all parents, and one educator among them - to talk about their own learning journeys as caregivers trying to guide children around race back when EmbraceRace started vs. now.
Articles
How do young children learn about race?
Like other parts of children’s development, learning about race begins very early — even before they’re walking and talking — and continues throughout childhood.
Articles
Children learn about race from MANY sources! Here are a few.
Children learn about race comes from many sources – not just their families. They are growing up in a world that provides a lot of information, misinformation, and messages about race. Here's a quick look at some of those sources and the kinds of messages they send.