Jasmine Bradshaw joined us to talk about The First 3 Steps to Becoming an Anti-Racist Family
Jasmine is a researcher, anti-racist educator, and podcaster who believes that creating a more loving, inclusive, and just society starts within the sacred walls of our homes. Her podcast, First Name Basis, exists to give parents and caregivers the tools they need to raise anti-racist families. Jasmine invites her audience to wrestle with hard questions and use the answers to create the world we want: a world where every single child can be exactly who they are and reach their full potential. She hopes her community makes parents feel empowered and gives them the confidence they need to create lasting change in their sphere of influence.
In this conversation about The First 3 Steps to Becoming an Anti-Racist Family, Jasmine covered:
- What it means to be “anti-racist”
- Where the anti-racism journey begins for parents
- How to talk to your kids about race in developmentally appropriate ways
- How to give your kids accurate language about race and culture
- Specific steps you can take as a family in your anti-racist journey
- How to engage in uncomfortable conversations abour race with your kids
- How to reframe Black History Month to center Black excellence
Resources Jasmine shared:
- Podcast: First Name Basis
- Free Resource: Jasmine’s Race Talk Roadmap
- Jasmine’s programs: Bite Size Black History and Ally Elementary