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Black and Brown Emojis Are Not a Punch Line
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First Name Basis
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As parents, we all want to teach our kids to be inclusive, but how? Join Jasmine Bradshaw each week as she gives you the tools and practical strategies that you need to talk to your children about race, religion, and culture. If you are a parent who values inclusion and wants to teach your children how to truly love those who are different from them, this podcast is for you!
Just starting out? Check out these episodes:
Talking to Young Kids About Race
Some parents have the mistaken idea that their young children are “color-blind” but research shows that this is not the…
How to Talk to Your Children About Racism
Racism is a topic that can be hard to know where to start when talking to your kids about it….
Racism 101
If someone asked you “what is racism” how would you respond? Would you be able to help them understand the…
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Can you believe February is right around the corner?! And with it comes BLACK HISTORY MONTH!! Celebrating Black History Month is so important for ALL kids, not just Black children,…
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We’re wrapping up Season 8 with this episode, and it’s got me thinking all about our evolution over the years. From beginning as a tiny Instagram account to starting the…
We Are Anti-Racist and Anti-Genocide
Like so many of you, I have been all consumed the last few weeks by the events going on in Gaza and the genocide that is being carried out against…
Black and Brown Emojis Are Not a Punch Line
This episode can be summarized with one sentence: Please stop using Black and Brown emojis if you are not Black or Brown. Skin color is something that should be celebrated,…