Anti-Racism in the Wild
You know that feeling you get when you’re surrounded by pine trees, breathing the crisp mountain air, and feeling the stresses of everyday life slowly melt away? Well, unfortunately that feeling is not afforded to everyone.
Studies have shown that BIPOC families do not spend as much time enjoying national parks and public lands as white families do. This fact can be traced back to racism, a lack of representation, and our nation’s history of segregation. In this episode Preethi Harbuck of @localpassportfamily and I unpack the study “People of Color and Their Constraints to National Parks Visitation” and discuss ways that families can make the outdoors more inclusive.
Free E-Book and Resource Guide
“Harvest: Festivals Around the World” is an interactive ebook that teaches about four different harvest festivals. Each page teaches about a different festival and has links to videos, songs, and art that you can enjoy with your kiddos!
You can also download a FREE resource guide to share with your child’s teacher so that they can accurately teach about Thanksgiving.
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
Connect with Preethi at Local Passport Family
People of Color and Their Constraints to National Parks Visitation
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Vandalized With ‘Black Lives Don’t Matter’ Sign
9 Rules for the Black Birdwatcher
Song credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN
