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Teacher explains Racism to her Primary students 

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Teacher explains Racism to her Primary students 

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This article was from May 29th

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Lessons to be learned for Canadians, Trudeau says

"I'm a young black man," sings 12-year-old gospel singer Keedron Bryant, and "I just want to live."

Keedron's song, which was posted Tuesday on multiple platforms, has become a bit of an anthem for people concerned about anti-black racism in the U.S. and elsewhere.

Bryant, who was a recent contestant on NBC's kid talent show Little Big Shots, posted his song in response to the death of a man named George Floyd.

Floyd's death has sparked protests, given that he's the latest unarmed black man to be killed in recent years.

What happened?

Floyd, a 46-year-old nightclub security guard from Houston, died in Minneapolis on Monday after a police officer knelt on his neck during an arrest.

"Please, I can't breathe," Floyd is heard saying in a cellphone video of the incident that quickly went viral.

The four police officers involved were fired.

Officer arrested and charged

The officer who kneeled on Floyd's neck was arrested on Friday and now faces third-degree murder and manslaughter charges.

The incident has sparked massive protests in Minneapolis, including the destruction of a police station that was set on fire on Thursday.

Multiple fires burned in Minneapolis this week, including at this construction site near a police station. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

On being black in America

A number of high-profile Americans have turned to social media as a place to vent their rage over Floyd's death.

"We have to remember that for millions of Americans, being treated differently on account of race is tragically, painfully, maddeningly 'normal,'" tweeted former U.S. president Barack Obama.

"This shouldn't be 'normal' in 2020 America," he said.

"Being black in America should not be a death sentence," said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Tuesday.

Protests have spread outside of Minneapolis. Here, protesters and police clash in New York City. (Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)

A lesson for Canadians

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau chimed in with a reminder for Canadians on Friday.

"Even though this is taking place in the United States, Canada is not free of discrimination and racism," he said. "We have to do better."

Anti-racism activists have started to organize rallies and online vigils in Canada to protest Floyd's death and raise awareness about similar stories closer to home.

Trump vs. Twitter

On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump called Floyd's death a "very, very sad event."

But his tone changed as the protests in Minneapolis grew to include people setting fires and stealing from stores.

"When the looting starts, the shooting starts," Trump wrote in an early Friday morning tweet.

That prompted a warning from Twitter that the tweet breaks the platform's rules about glorifying violence.

National Guard troops and police officers have been stationed around Minneapolis.

In some cases, they're using tear gas and firing rubber bullets, but no major injuries have been reported in Minneapolis so far.

With files from The Associated Press, Thomson Reuters

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Why has the death of George Floyd sparked protests? | CBC Kids News

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"I'm a young black man," sings 12-year-old gospel singer Keedron Bryant, and "I just want to live." Keedron's song, which was posted Tuesday on multiple platforms, has become a bit of an anthem for people concerned about anti-black racism in the U.S. and elsewhere.

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Sesame Street & CNN Town Hall: Standing up to Racism

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Sesame Street & CNN Town Hall: Standing up to Racism

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Airs on Saturday June 6th, 7am Pacific Time

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CNN and 'Sesame Street' to host a town hall addressing racism | CNN

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As anger and heartbreak have swept across America over the killing of yet another black man at the hands of police, CNN and Sesame Street are refocusing their second town hall to address racism.

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Read aloud by the author, Jelani Memory

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A Kids Book About Racism by Jelani Memory

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Here's a free printable I made to teach kids about racism.

Parents, teachers, educators, librarians, and basically everyone who works with children: You can download and print this for educational uses. No commercial use allowed. Download the high-res image here. To see my other free printable posters, click here and visit my "Free Printable Stuff" section. To see my books for kids, click here. To be notified when I post a new poster, follow me on Twitter, Facebook , or Instagram.

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Here's a free printable I made to teach kids about racism. Parents, teachers, educators, librarians, and basically everyone who works with children: You can download and print this for educational uses. No commercial use allowed. Download the high-res image here. To see my ...

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You might think that you are not racist but we can all have implicit bias. The challenge is to try and be aware of it and change our understanding.

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POV | Implicit Bias: Peanut Butter, Jelly and Racism | PBS

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What does implicit bias have to do with peanut butter?

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How to talk to your kids about the protests in the US - June 1, 2020

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How to talk to your kids about the violent protests happening in the U.S.? | Watch News Videos Online

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Watch How to talk to your kids about the violent protests happening in the U.S.? Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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27 Books to help talk to kids about Racism

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27 Books to help talk to kids about Racism

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Look for these books at the library or local bookstore

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Talking to your kids about racism can be tough. Here are some books to help get them thinking about it.

Written by Jael Ealey Richardson and illustrated by Matt James, Groundwood Books (AGES 4-9) A children's version of a book Richardson wrote about her dad, Chuck Ealey, The Stone Thrower tells the story of Chuck's life growing up as black kid in a then-racially segregated Portsmouth, Ohio. Chuck loved football, and though he faced many challenges, including poverty and racial taunts, he had an unbeaten record as a quarterback in both high school and university due to his determination. Even with all of this talent, he wasn't chosen to play that position in the NFL because of his race. Instead, he became a quarterback in the Canadian Football League, and in his first year, led his team (the Hamilton Tiger-Cats) to win the Grey Cup in 1972. $19, houseofanansi.com
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27 books to help you talk to your kids about racism

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Talking to your kids about racism can be tough. Here are some books to help get them thinking about it. Written by Jael Ealey Richardson and illustrated by Matt James, Groundwood Books (AGES 4-9) A children's version of a book Richardson wrote about her dad, Chuck Ealey, The Stone Thrower tells the story of Chuck's life growing up as black kid in a then-racially segregated Portsmouth, Ohio.

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20 minute radio show and some helpful links

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Even babies notice differences like skin color, eye shape and hair texture. Here's how to handle conversations about race, racism, diversity and inclusion, even with very young children.
A few things to remember:

Don't shush or shut them down if they mention race.

Don't wait for kids to bring it up.

Be proactive, helping them build a positive awareness of diversity.

When a child experiences prejudice, grown-ups need to both address the feelings and fight the prejudices.

You don't have to avoid topics like slavery or the Holocaust. Instead, give the facts and focus on resistance and allies.

In addition to Jeanette Betancourt, senior vice president for Social Impact at Sesame Workshop, we spoke to Beverly Daniel Tatum: We recommend her TEDx talk as well as her book, Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race.
Additional Resources:

Babies begin to notice race at 6 months old - in fact, according to this pair of studies by Professor Kang Lee at the University of Toronto, they actually show signs of racial bias by this age.

One in 10 children is multiracial - according to Pew Research Center. This includes children with parents of two different races, plus those with at least one multiracial parent.

Watch the whole "I Love My Hair!" video from Sesame Street.

Thanks to Rodolfo Mendoza-Denton. Derrick Gay, and Jinnie Spiegler of the Anti-Defamation League, which has a wide range of resources for anti-bias education.

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Even babies notice differences like skin color, eye shape and hair texture. Here's how to handle conversations about race, racism, diversity and inclusion, even with very young children.

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Sign up for a free EPIC account to access these wonderful books

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We've got something we want you to know.

Our belief in equal treatment and opportunity is unwavering, as well as our commitment to providing a platform for all voices to find expression and be heard. This is true today and every day.

The whole idea behind Epic has always been to make books accessible to every child. Today, millions of impressionable, curious and thoughtful children from all walks of life turn to us for education, entertainment, escape, support and friendship. And now, more than ever, they need a safe place to explore, discover and understand.

We're here to provide that place. Through content that showcases diverse cultural experiences and by encouraging acceptance, understanding, empathy and inclusion, we can help this and future generations of kids become educated, open-minded and kind to one another. And that's exactly what we're committed to doing, every day.

We're here for you.

Below, please take a look at two special book collections we've created, as well as some resources to help you-teachers and families-talk with kids about race and social justice.

Celebrate Black Culture

Other helpful resources.
CNN & 'Sesame Street' Town Hall on Racism
On Saturday, June 6 at 10 am ET CNN and Sesame Street will host their second town hall to address racism: "Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism."
Teaching Tolerance
Teaching Tolerance provides free resources to educators-teachers, administrators, counselors and other practitioners-who work with children from kindergarten through high school to create civil and inclusive school communities where all kids are respected, valued and welcome.
The Conscious Kid
The Conscious Kid is an education, research and policy organization. It partners with other organizations, children's museums, schools, and families to reduce bias and promote positive identity development by providing access to children's books centering underrepresented and oppressed groups.
Child Development Institute
The Child Development Institute provides parents with information, products and services related to child development, psychology, health, parenting, learning and more to enable children to reach their true potential, and lead successful and rewarding lives.
White Families Guide for Talking about Racism
The White Families Guide for Talking about Racism is a resource provided by Education With an Apron, by educators Naomi O'Brien and LaNesha Tabb, to guide anyone caring for white children in helping them understand racism.

We Stories Blog

Among many topics related to engaging white families in advocating against racism, the blog features a post, "Ways to Talk to Our Kids About Protesting" to help parents educate kids on the facts and history of protesting in our country.

From all of us at Epic, we thank you for partnering with us to create a better world through learning during these turbulent times.

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Epic: A safe place to explore all voices | Books & resources to help grownups teach kids about race & social justice. | Epic!

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We've got something we want you to know. Our belief in equal treatment and opportunity is unwavering, as well as our commitment to providing a platform for all voices to find expression and be heard. This is true today and every day. The whole idea behind Epic has always been to make books accessible to every child.

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