014 Racism, Privilege and The Power of Stories

As educators and parents, it would seem negligent and irresponsible not to talk about the events currently unfolding in our world, and yet these might be some of the most difficult topics to sit with, and unpack.

During the middle of an unprecedented global pandemic, we find ourselves navigating what will no doubt become a historical revolution.  Following recent high profile acts of racial brutality and injustice, the ensuing black lives matter campaigns, discussions of police brutality, privilege and cries for social justice, the conversations we have matter now more than ever. Who should be speaking out? Who's voices have not been heard? What is my role in all of this? What do I tell my kids?

It can be hard to know who should speak and what to say.

Join Jacquie as she shares her own experience of ignorance, shame and privilege and unravels the complicated nature of racism, and our role as parents in fighting social injustice.


References Sources: 

(Check out these Black authors ... Buy their books, support their causes, share their work!)

• Ibram X. Kendi -  How To Be an Antiracist (2019) 
• EbonyJanice - The Free People Project
• Rachel Elizabeth Cargle - The Great Unlearn
• DiAngelo, Robin J. White Fragility: Why It's so Hard for White People to Talk About Racism. Boston: Beacon Press, 2018.
  
  
• Brene Brown's Podcast 

Jacquie is the founder and owner of Evolve Education Consulting, an organization dedicated to helping parents and educators grow and bridge the gap between home and school. 

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