This episode answers one of the most common questions I receive: Where do I start? Press play if you’re taking your first step on your anti-racist journey or if you’ve been at it for a while and want to bring the people you love along with you. In this episode I share 3 episodes from the First Name Basis archives that will help jumpstart your anti-racist journey. 

 

Copycat Kiddos 

I’m making an episode about how our children pick up on our biases without us even noticing. If you have a story about a time when your kiddo copied something that you did/said please complete this submission form so that I can read your story on the episode! Click here to submit your story! Submissions are due on March 18, 2022

firstnamebasis.org/copycat

 

Ally Elementary

Ally Elementary registration opens up again on March 29, and we’re also excited to announce that we will be launching our new program, Ally Elementary Jr., for kids in preschool through second grade at the same time.

To join our waitlist and be notified when registration is open, visit firstnamebasis.org/waitlist.

 

Articles, Studies & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode

First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 9: “Racism 101” 

First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2, Episode 14: “What is Privilege and What Do I Do With It?” 

First Name Basis Podcast, Season 4, Episode 4: “Oh No! My Child Said Something Racist” 

First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 29: “Critical Race Theory in Schools”

 

Race Talk Roadmap

Our Race Talk Roadmap is the tool you need to begin conversations about race and racism with your children! We have a list of three tips for parents of older children and a list of three tips for parents of younger children. Visit firstnamebasis.org/racetalk to get the Race Talk Roadmap sent straight to your inbox.

 

Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN