How to Talk About Race

singing "We Shall Overcome" at our #BlackLivesMatter Celebration service

Following our #BlackLivesMatter Celebration service this past Sunday, we heard from many people asking questions like How do I talk about race? How do I talk to my children about race? What can I do to be a part of the solution?  

There are all kinds of helpful articles, blogs, and books available, and here's one excellent resource:  http://www.raceconscious.org/2016/06/100-race-conscious-things-to-say-to-your-child-to-advance-racial-justice/

While this article is aimed at parents, the sayings offer a helpful model for growing in awareness and advancing racial justice.   *DISCLAIMER: no article is "perfect" - there will always be some phrases or ways of saying things that you won't agree with. This is not an endorsement of every phrase or every approach on the Race Conscious website.

If you have thoughts or questions, or wish to share a resource you've found helpful, comment below.