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Black Lives Matter Resource Repository

Black Lives Matter Resource Repository

This section is a knowledge exchange of resources, including podcasts, articles, workbooks, videos and activities, to support discussions, reflections and action on Black Lives Matter and racial justice in family work. 

This is an crowd-source project to gather a wide range of resources and material that helps our family work practice to be as cultural responsive, anti-racist and anti-oppressive as it can be and should be. So please do share any resources you think would be helpful. The content here is not meant to give definitive answers, but to help start conversations, dialogue and action. 

Black History Month Calendar

A lovely resource sent by Tahera with a different door to open learn about a Black historical figure each day, and what they did that changed the world for the better. Our history is shared history. 

https://ourhistoryissharedhistory.com/#

 

Books About Race and Racism for Children - Google Classroom Libray

A fantastic resource from Nicky with links to a wide range of childrens books that explore race, racism, rights, black heroes and equality. Just click on a book in the Google Classroom Library and turn some pages! 

 

Talking About Race with Young Children - BBC Tiny Happy People

Blogger, screenwriter and author Uju Asika shares her tips on starting open conversations about race and how to be active, inspiring and empowering.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/how-to-talk-to-young-child-about-race-racism/zrgcf82

 

Parents Guide to Black Lives Matter

with grateful thanks to Sandra Soteriou for sending us this, this great guide has resources, activities, and tips for families to empower children to work towards racial equality

 

Talking Race with Young Children

“US –based podcast, 20-minute audio, about talking to young children (of all ethnicity) about race and racism. The main message being – avoiding talking about race/racism with children results in them thinking it is taboo, which re-enforces people maintaining silence in the face of racism as they grow up. Taking opportunities to explicitly talk about race and racism in age appropriate ways supports development of equality and challenge where this is not experienced”  

https://www.npr.org/2019/04/24/716700866/talking-race-with-young-children?fbclid=IwAR262i36JkNreR2lYg0pPPHDPL9u6iyHSVkMV2vrR3Ehdl-1oG-0ZlXKMrY&t=1592304838702

 

David Olusoga - Black and British: A Short Essential History

A brilliant version of David's book just for kids, exploring Britain's black history. Available from 1 October 2020

 

BBC Newsround - What is racism - and what can be done about it?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/52965984

 

Childline - Racism and racial  bullying

https://www.childline.org.uk/info-advice/bullying-abuse-safety/crime-law/racism-racial-bullying/

 

Resource for talking about race, racism and radicalized violence with kids

https://centerracialjustice.org/resources/resources-for-talking-about-race-racism-and-racialized-violence-with-kids/

 

Save the Children - Tips for Talking with Children About Racism and Social Justice

https://www.savethechildren.org/us/charity-stories/tips-teach-explain-racism-to-children?smtrctid=AASp6p&cid=Email:::Non_Donors:060820

 

Teaching Young Children about Race - A Guide for Parents and Teachers

https://www.teachingforchange.org/teaching-about-race

Last updated: 22 October 2020