The murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer reignited a conversation about race and racism in our policing system and our culture. But young children are often left out of this conversation.
How do we begin to talk to our young kids about race — to ask questions, respond thoughtfully and courageously admit when we don’t have the answers? Maybe you’re wondering how to approach the subject or even how to continue the conversation you’ve started.
In this panel discussion moderated by MPR President Duchesne Drew, early childhood experts shared their insights and answered your questions about how to begin and sustain age-appropriate conversations with young children about this complex and important topic.
