Talking to kids about race

How we talk to kids about race will contribute to shaping their thoughts and opinions as they get older. This conversation guide aims to provide adult participants with time for reflection, listening, and learning that ultimately supports them in talking with the young people in their lives about race and racism.

This conversation guide contains everything you need to facilitate a 90-120 minute discussion, including directions, notes, and visuals.

Feel free to use this as-is or copy and edit it to make it work for your audience.


Conversation plan:

  • Welcome

  • Topic 1: CBS This Morning talk with Ibram X. Kendi

  • Topic 2: "Is my skin brown because I drank chocolate milk?", Beverly Daniel Tatum, TedTalk

  • Wrap up

Conversation Guide_Talking to Kids about Race

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