This past week I’ve been doing a lot of reading and listening regarding race and anti-racism and I wanted to also share with you some resources I’ve been reading.
This is long overdue and for too long many of us haven’t taken action or really learned/listened because of our white privilege. It’s taken me too long. I have work to do.
And it’s up to us to do this work.
As a parent and a parenting blogger, I wanted to share a few of the links that I’ve been finding along the way that you may find helpful too.
This is just a start. And so many people have already been doing the work and have been sharing it. If you aren’t finding the resources to get educated, it’s time to google it and research. Spend the time. This isn’t an overnight, one-post-and-done thing.
This blog, and myself, needed to say something. Black Lives Matter. Talking to our kids about race and our white privilege is a must but it goes beyond that. I’m committed to learning more, supporting more, sharing more and doing more as a white parent.
- You may have seen articles and posts from The Conscious Kid on Instagram. But they also have a Patreon page to access their resources and work. (I’ve paid to become a member and there are so many great resources!)
If you aren’t familiar with them, here’s a great post to start with - Pregnant Chicken has an article that is especially good for parents of younger children and includes book lists and other suggestions.
- 75 Things White People Can do for Racial Justice
- Anti-Racism Resources (includes recommendation for media/books and resources for parents. I’ve started by ordering some books recommended on the list)
- 10 steps to non-optical allyship by @mireillecharper
PS: If you have the means, one action we can take action to donate. There are many, including ones in Canada. Take the time to research and give. Local Ottawa Organization Colours of Mama has a list that you can start with.
