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Talking to Your Children about Race
God of justice,
In your wisdom you create all people in your image, without exception.
Through your goodness, open our eyes to see the dignity, beauty, and worth of every human being.
Open our minds to understand that all your children are brothers and sisters in the same human family.
Open our hearts to repent of racist attitudes, behaviors, and speech which demean others.
Open our ears to hear the cries of those wounded by racial discrimination, and their passionate appeals for change.
Strengthen our resolve to make amends for past injustices and to right the wrongs of history.
And fill us with courage that we might seek to heal wounds, build bridges, forgive and be forgiven, and establish peace and equality for all in our communities.
In Jesus’ name we pray.
Amen.
-Christianity Today
In your wisdom you create all people in your image, without exception.
Through your goodness, open our eyes to see the dignity, beauty, and worth of every human being.
Open our minds to understand that all your children are brothers and sisters in the same human family.
Open our hearts to repent of racist attitudes, behaviors, and speech which demean others.
Open our ears to hear the cries of those wounded by racial discrimination, and their passionate appeals for change.
Strengthen our resolve to make amends for past injustices and to right the wrongs of history.
And fill us with courage that we might seek to heal wounds, build bridges, forgive and be forgiven, and establish peace and equality for all in our communities.
In Jesus’ name we pray.
Amen.
-Christianity Today
Videos
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"PBS KIDS Talk About Race & Racism" by PBS KIDS
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"CNN/Sesame Street racism town hall" by CNN
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This video is 28:00 minutes long
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Watch clips from Sesame Street racism town hall for younger kids by clicking on the photo
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"Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: Friends are Different and the Same" by PBS Kids
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"Standing Up for Yourself and Others" by PBS Kids
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This video is 2:43 minutes long
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This video is 11:02 minutes long
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Book's
Here are more than 60 carefully selected lists of multicultural and social justice books for children, young adults, and educators. Click Here
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. The award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his wife, Mrs. Coretta Scott King, for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood. If you are looking for Coretta Scott King Award books Click Here
Read Alouds
Just Ask by Sonia Sotomayor
This video is 7:29 minutes long
The Day you Began by Jacqueline Woodson
This video is 7:26 minutes long
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