Talking About Culture & Identity

Websites

• Association for the Study of African American Life & History (ASALH)
• CharmWords - free uplifting affirmations for kids of color!
• The Conscious Kid
• Embrace Race
• The Father's Group - Central Oregon area
• Healing Story Social Justice Initiative
• Kidsave Embrace Project
• Learning for Justice
• Race Conscious
• RESilience: Uplifting Youth Through Healthy Communication About Race
• Teaching for Change

Heritage Months

• Asian Pacific American History Month - May
• Black History Month - February
• Hispanic Heritage Month - mid September-October
• American Indian Heritage Month - November
• South Asian Heritage Month - July 18 - August 17

Recommended Books & Articles

Talking About Culture & Identity-related Materials and Cultural Diversity/Transracial-related Materials in ORPARC's library and DIGITAL library plus the Culture Connection Collection, carefully curated to support kids of color in care, adoption, guardianship and/or kincare.

• ODHS RiSE Culture & Equity North Star
• Are we "people of color"? by Debbie Reese (Nambé Pueblo)
• Being Anti-Racist: A Critical Way to Support Children of Color in Foster Care and Adoption by NACAC
• Cultural Awareness & Connecting with Native Communities by NAPTAC
• Cultural Humility Practice Principles by NCWWI
• How Racism Can Affect Child Development, an infographic by The Harvard Center on the Developing Child
• How to talk to your kids about racism and social justice by Dr. Abigail Gewirtz
• How White Parents Can Talk To Their Kids About Race by Caroline Bologna for Huffpost
• How Values Impact Communication with American Indians & Alaska Natives by Joann Sebastian Morris (Cayuga/Sault Ste. Marie Ojibwe), NAPTAC
• Levels of Racism: A Theoretical Framework and a Gardner's Tale by Dr. Camera Phyllis Jones - article recommended by ODHS Child Welfare Deputy Director Aprille Flint-Gerner!
• #MarchMiniLessonsOnRace by Dr. Chaitra Wirta-Leiker, author in ORPARC's library
• Native Governance Center
  • Beyond Land Acknowledgement
  • Blood Quantum and Sovereignty: A Guide
  • How to Talk About Native Nations: A Guide
  • Terminology Style Guide
  • What is Tribal Sovereignty? (video)
• A Parent's Guide to Black Lives Matter by Yoopies - great guide with simple language!
• Proactive Engagement: The Adoptive Parent’s Responsibility When Parenting a Child of a Different Race, Adoption Advocate Issue #146
• Resources to Support Children's Emotional Well-Being Amid Anti-Black Racism, Racial Violence and Trauma by Child Trends
• Talking to Children About Racial Bias by Ashauanta Anderson and Jacqueline Douge
• Talking to Young Children About Race & Racism by PBS
• Ten Tips for Talking to Kids About Race by Embrace Race
• Tribal Resources - an ORPARC Resource page series
• Where Are the People of Color in Children's Books? by Walter Dean Myers, New York Times
• Why is Diversity Important for All Children? by ISP
• Your 5 Year-Old is Already Racially Biased by Andrew Grant Thomas for Embrace Race

Videos & Podcasts

• 5 D's of Bystander Invention and Be a Super Ally! Bystander Intervention for Kids by Right to Be (formerly Hollaback) (videos)
• Diaries of a Black Girl in Foster Care (podcast)
• Guided Meditation for Cultivating an Anti-Racist Mindset
• Hair Love super cute film short by Sony Pictures to go with the Hair Love book in our library!
• How to Talk With Your Children About Racism by TCU and UNTHS
• How White Parents Can Talk To Their Kids About Race by Michel Martin for NPR Audio
• Is My Skin Brown Because I Drank Chocolate Milk? by Beverly Daniel Tatum for TEDx Talks
• A Look at Race Relations Through a Child's Eyes by CNN, Anderson Cooper
• Talk About Race with Your Kids: My Parenting Mistake and Talking to Kids About Racism by Raising Equity
• Talking About Race by Sesame Street
• Talking Race with Young Children from NPR Podcast
• What is Systemic Racism? by Race Forward (article + videos)