As parents, we have a responsibility to talk with our children - early and often - about racism. With our guidance, young children can learn to stand up against and dismantle racism alongside us. No matter where you are in your journey of learning, analysis and action against inequity and racism, there are tools and resources that can further inform your education, actions, and decisions.

Join us for a virtual presentation and workshop led by Families of Color Seattle (FOCS) to learn how we can talk about racial identity, racism, and equity with children.

Trained facilitators from FOCS will be our guides in conversations to grow our understanding of oppression and systemic racism. We will have dialogue to deepen our self-awareness of race, power, and privilege. And, we will explore ways to create inclusive and antiracist learning spaces for children.

Through listening, discussion and role playing, participants will leave feeling compelled and equipped with the tools to support kids in the wake of racialized violence, identify and counter bias, undo racism, and teach equity to their children.

Event Details

What: A virtual workshop led by Families of Color Seattle (FOCS). Trainers from FOCS will share a presentation to grow our understanding of systemic racism. A portion of the evening will be dedicated to time for attendees to participate in affinity-based breakout rooms for small-group discussions and facilitated role-play scenarios.

Who: The presentation and discussion will be tailored for parents and caregivers of children, ages 0-5.

When: Wednesday, November 10, 2021, 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Please note that this workshop will not be recorded.

Cost: This workshop is being offered at no cost to attendees thanks to our generous PEPS donors and supporters. In lieu of a registration fee, we encourage registrants to donate to Families of Color Seattle to directly support their continued efforts to offer anti-bias education and support programs for families of color.

Where: In the comfort of your own home! This event is being offered virtually. Registered participants will receive a Zoom link and password from FOCS upon registration to maintain the privacy and security of the call. Closed captioning will be available.

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In the meantime, check out these resources:

• Resource: PEPS Resources for raising anti-racist children
• Resource: FOCS Resource List for Families on Racism, Police Violence and Black Lives Matter
• Article: Your Kids Are Not Too Young
• Article: Talking Race and Cultural Differences with Young Children

Families of Color Seattle (FOCS) is a local nonprofit organization led by parents of color and focuses on connecting parents to build a loving community of families of color. We equip parents and educators with the tools to talk with children about identity, racism, inclusion & equity, and trauma-informed practices.