June 8, 2020
Confronting White Fragility and Colorblindness
As the world reacts to the Black Lives Matter movement. we discuss how emotional management can help white people handle white fragility and why families should stop the cycle of raising colorblind children.
As the world reacts to the Black Lives Matter movement. we discuss how emotional management can help white people handle white fragility and why families should stop the cycle of raising colorblind children.
We provide additional resources for our listeners to read, watch, and listen to for themselves and their children.
Articles for Therapists, Teachers, and Parents
- An Invitation to White Therapists
- Specific, Candid, and Helpful Responses to Expressions of Racism and Bias
- My White Friend Asked Me on Facebook to Explain White Privilege. I Decided to Be Honest
- As a Black Mother, My Parenting Is Always Political
- Dear White Parents, My Black Son and Husband Need You Right Now
- White Kids Need to Start Using Their Privilege for Good — Here’s How to Teach Them
- 9 Phrases Allies Can Say When Called Out Instead of Getting Defensive
- Beyond Blackout Tuesday: Starting Your Lifelong Anti-Racism Journey
Suggested Reading
- So You Want to Talk About Race, by Ijeoma Oluo
- Waking Up White, by Debby Irving
- How To Be Less Stupid About Race, by Crystal M. Donaldson
- How To Be An Anti-Racist, by Ibram X. Kendi
- Antagonists, Advocates, and Allies by Catrice M Jackson
- Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad
- They Were Her Property by Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers, PhD
- I’m Still Here by Austin Channing
Social Media To Follow
- Ally Henny's Facebook Page
- Rachel Cargle's Instagram Page
- Waste Free Marie's Instagram Page
- Podcasts By Black Mothers
Articles by Black Bloggers To Support
- 5 Movies To Watch On Netflix In June 2020 Starring Black Leads
- Black YouTube Family Vloggers DO Exist!
- 3 TV Moments That Perfectly Portray “The Talk” For Black Families
- Teach Your Child to Be An Advocate For Change
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