Have you ever heard a white person claim that they’ve experienced “reverse racism”? I sure have! Let’s break this down together because I’ve heard from many of you that you’re not sure how to respond when someone pulls the reverse racism card.    In this episode you’ll learn: The difference between bias, prejudice, and discrimination  How to analyze a situation to determine whether or not it is racism How to respond when someone says that racism goes both ways Free Class! Ally ABCs: 3 Simple Ways to Embed Anti-Racism Into Your Family Culture   If you’re ready to reignite your fire for anti-racism or deepen your commitment to the movement this class is for you! During this free online class we will work together to create a plan that you can use to bring your kiddos along on this anti-racist journey. Click here to choose a time that fits best with your schedule and sign up today!    Ally Elementary  Parents have been asking for a practical, interactive way to implement the anti-racist strategies that I lay out in the First Name Basis Podcast. So this October we are launching “Ally Elementary: Anti-Racist Education For Families."    During this five-week program parents will work together with their children to create a culture of anti-racism in their home, and I will be there to guide them every step of the way. We will use hands-on activities to teach our children about everything from the untold story of how race was created to how they can disrupt racism in their everyday lives. I am so excited to watch the families in our community make a meaningful transformation and improve their communities through anti-racist action. Click here to the waitlist!   Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode  First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3 Episode 9: “Racism 101”   First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2 Episode 7: “The Untold Story of Rosa Parks”   Stanford, Montgomery Bus Boycott Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN

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4:9 Is Reverse Racism Real?

But really, can we? I know y’all are seeing it too. You’ve shared with me that once you know what to look for you’ve started to see it all over the place. Okay so now you know it’s there but what do you do about it?    In this episode we break down three super cringey examples of white privilege that I’ve seen in the last week. Tune in to hear how those of you who hold white privilege can respond in these racist situations.    Race Talk Roadmap   Our Race Talk Roadmap is the tool you need to begin conversations about race and racism with your children! We have a list of three tips for parents of older children and a list of three tips for parents of younger children. Visit firstnamebasis.org/racetalk to get the Race Talk Roadmap sent straight to your inbox.   Ally Elementary  Parents have been asking for a practical, interactive way to implement the anti-racist strategies that I lay out in the First Name Basis Podcast. So this October we are launching “Ally Elementary: Anti-Racist Education For Families."    During this five-week program parents will work together with their children to create a culture of anti-racism in their home, and I will be there to guide them every step of the way. We will use hands-on activities to teach our children about everything from the untold story of how race was created to how they can disrupt racism in their everyday lives. I am so excited to watch the families in our community make a meaningful transformation and improve their communities through anti-racist action. Click here to the waitlist!   Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode    First Name Basis, Season 2 Episode 14: What Is Privilege And What Do I Do With It?  This episode will help give you the background information you need to understand privilege. I suggest listening to this episode before you dive into our conversation about white privilege.    First Name Basis, Season 3 Episode 21: How To Teach Media Literacy To Our Children with Tori Nelson of Kid Nuz    Ad Fontes Media: Interactive Media Bias Chart    James Johnson is an award winning Tlingit artist and wood carver, check out his work here!    “Don’t Touch My Hair” children’s book by Sharee Miller   First Name Basis Bookshop  Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN 

4:8 Can We Talk About White Privilege?

We need to stop celebrating Columbus Day — immediately.   The story that we learned about Christopher Columbus could not be further from the truth. He was a colonizer, enslaver, and sex trafficker who committed genocide against Indigenous Peoples. Don’t believe me? Listen in and decide for yourself.   By celebrating Columbus Day, our country has erased the history of Native Americans, and now is the time to give it back by celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day.   In this episode, you’ll learn about: Common myths about Christopher Columbus The 3 reasons why Columbus’ crusade was different from others who had traveled to the Americas  What happened once Columbus arrived  The origins of Columbus Day in the United States Ideas about what we should do in response to this violent history    Race Talk Roadmap   Our Race Talk Roadmap is the tool you need to begin conversations about race and racism with your children! We have a list of three tips for parents of older children and a list of three tips for parents of younger children. Visit firstnamebasis.org/racetalk to get the Race Talk Roadmap sent straight to your inbox.   Ally Elementary  Parents have been asking for a practical, interactive way to implement the anti-racist strategies that I lay out in the First Name Basis Podcast. So this October we are launching “Ally Elementary: Anti-Racist Education For Families."    During this five-week program parents will work together with their children to create a culture of anti-racism in their home, and I will be there to guide them every step of the way. We will use hands-on activities to teach our children about everything from the untold story of how race was created to how they can disrupt racism in their everyday lives. I am so excited to watch the families in our community make a meaningful transformation and improve their communities through anti-racist action. Click here to the waitlist!   Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode    Lies My Teacher Told Me by James Loewen (affiliate link)  Rethinking Columbus How Columbus Sailed into U.S. History, Thanks to Italians   Who Were the Olmec?   Whose History Matters? Students Can Name Columbus, But Most Have Never Heard of the Taino People   Taino: Indigenous Carribeans    Christopher Columbus and the Doctrine of Discovery   Resource Guide: Abolish Columbus Day: Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples   UN Definition of Genocide   The History of Columbus Day

4:7 The Untold Story of Christopher Columbus

Books are such a powerful teaching tool because they give us glimpses into experiences beyond our own — which is something children’s book author Andrea Wang is an expert at. Andrea’s books are beautiful for many reasons — they’ll make you laugh, they’ll make you cry, and they’ll help you better understand Chinese and other Asian cultures. I can’t recommend her picture books and middle grade novels enough for you and your kiddos. Andrea previously joined me on the podcast to discuss how we can bring Chinese culture into our homes, and she graciously agreed to speak with me again, this time to unpack two specific Asian stereotypes and how we can teach our children to be in solidarity with the Asian community and push back against these stereotypes.   In this conversation, Andrea and I discuss: Asian stereotypes surrounding food and how we respond to them. Stereotypes about Asian names and how we can be more sensitive. Her recent books — “Watercress” and “The Many Meanings of Meilan.”  How children’s books can serve as a springboard for teachable moments. How Andrea’s books include relatable experiences. Andrea’s hope for her books to show common humanity among races.   Race Talk Roadmap Our Race Talk Roadmap is the tool you need to begin conversations about race and racism with your children! We have a list of three tips for parents of older children and a list of three tips for parents of younger children. Visit firstnamebasis.org/racetalk to get the Race Talk Roadmap sent straight to your inbox.   Ally Elementary  Parents have been asking for a practical, interactive way to implement the anti-racist strategies that I lay out in the First Name Basis Podcast. So this October we are launching “Ally Elementary: Anti-Racist Education For Families."  During this five-week program parents will work together with their children to create a culture of anti-racism in their home, and I will be there to guide them every step of the way. We will use hands-on activities to teach our children about everything from the untold story of how race was created to how they can disrupt racism in their everyday lives. I am so excited to watch the families in our community make a meaningful transformation and improve their communities through anti-racist action. Click here to the waitlist!   Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode  First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2, Episode 3: “Bringing Chinese Culture Into Our Homes”   Andrea Wang’s website Andrea Wang’s Instagram Andrea Wang’s Twitter Andrea’s books: “The Many Meanings of Meilan” “Learning About Asia” “Magic Ramen” “Watercress” “The Nian Monster” “Lilu and the Language of Tea” (coming soon!)   Uzoamaka Aduba talks about the importance of her name    “A Different Pond” by Bao Phi and illustrated by Thi Bui   “AsianAm TikTok creator Kim Saira on James Corden late show, calls 'Spill Your Guts’ racist” Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN  

4:6 How To Respond To Stereotypes Against Asians

Can you believe that Halloween is just around the corner?   I know some of you super-prepared parents out there are already getting costumes put together for your kiddos, and you may be wondering about cultural appropriation as you're looking through the shelves and online at all the costume options.   I get asked all the time about how to avoid cultural appropriation with Halloween costumes, and it’s actually a topic I’ve covered in the past. In Season 3, Episode 2 of the First Name Basis Podcast — “Your Top 5 Cultural Appropriation Questions Answered” — I answered two questions about how to avoid cultural appropriation at Halloween.    Because this topic is sort of hidden in that episode, I decided to take pieces of that episode, add a bit more info, and make one episode — a one-stop shop for you to get all of your costume questions answered.   In this episode, you will learn about: Indigenous appropriation on Halloween and how these costumes put Indigenous women in danger. How you can avoid appropriation in Halloween costumes. When it is appropriate to wear cultural artifacts. Race Talk Roadmap   Our Race Talk Roadmap is the tool you need to begin conversations about race and racism with your children! We have a list of three tips for parents of older children and a list of three tips for parents of younger children. Visit firstnamebasis.org/racetalk to get the Race Talk Roadmap sent straight to your inbox.   Ally Elementary  Parents have been asking for a practical, interactive way to implement the anti-racist strategies that I lay out in the First Name Basis Podcast. So this October we are launching “Ally Elementary: Anti-Racist Education For Families."    During this five-week program parents will work together with their children to create a culture of anti-racism in their home, and I will be there to guide them every step of the way. We will use hands-on activities to teach our children about everything from the untold story of how race was created to how they can disrupt racism in their everyday lives. I am so excited to watch the families in our community make a meaningful transformation and improve their communities through anti-racist action. Click here to the waitlist!   Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode    First Name Basis Podcast: Season 3, Episode 2: “Your Top 5 Cultural Appropriation Questions Answered”    “These costumes objectify Native American women. Retailers won’t stop selling them” by Nadra Nittle, Vox   “Our Society Can Never Really Eradicate Patriarchy or Sexual Violence When We Permit Violence Against Indigenous Women,” by Dani M., Wear Your Voice    “Yandy Responds to New Times Article, Says Costumes ‘Pay Homage’ to Native Americans” by Molly Longman, Phoenix New Times   “Yandy Finally Got Rid Of An Offensive Costume. So Why Are Some Protesters Still Angry?” by Molly Longman, Refinery29   Corinne Grey Cloud’s Instagram account   “How to dress your Pākehā child up as Maui or Moana without appropriating Pasifika culture” by Emmaline Matagi, The Spinoff   “Please don’t tell your kids they can’t dress as Moana this Halloween” by Preeti Varathan, Quartz   “PSA: Don’t Let Your Kid Dress Up In These Costumes” by Rachel Garlinghouse, Scary Mommy   “Why Your White Kid Probably Shouldn’t Dress Up As Moana For Halloween” by Eden Hagos, Today’s Parent   Little Koto’s Closet Blog Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN 

4:5 Culture Is Not A Costume: Cultural Appropriation And Halloween

Your kiddo just said something racist.  Trust me, as a parent myself, I can feel your pain, hear your groans of embarrassment and sense your anxiety.  But what do you do now? If you are here listening to this podcast and participating in this community, I know you are working toward creating an anti-racist and inclusive world for your kids. But guess what? Despite our very best efforts, sometimes kids — and, let’s be honest, even we as adults — make prejudiced comments.  Yes, these comments need to be addressed. We can’t just sweep them under the rug and pretend they didn’t happen, or else growth and change in our communities will never happen. Although making mistakes ourselves or hearing our little ones make mistakes may feel like the end of the world, it doesn’t have to be if we use these moments as teaching opportunities. The First Name Basis Podcast is here to help. In this episode, you will learn: Why it is important to teach our children about who they are and where they come from and that differences are normal. The 5 B’s of how to respond to kids when they say something racist (Be proactive, be calm, be curious, be clear, be reflective). How to apply the 5 B’s using a specific example. How to keep the conversations going so you can continue to learn together as a family.   Race Talk Roadmap   Our Race Talk Roadmap is the tool you need to begin conversations about race and racism with your children! We have a list of three tips for parents of older children and a list of three tips for parents of younger children. Visit firstnamebasis.org/racetalk to get the Race Talk Roadmap sent straight to your inbox.   Ally Elementary  Parents have been asking for a practical, interactive way to implement the anti-racist strategies that I lay out in the First Name Basis Podcast. So this October we are launching “Ally Elementary: Anti-Racist Education For Families."  During this five-week program parents will work together with their children to create a culture of anti-racism in their home, and I will be there to guide them every step of the way. We will use hands-on activities to teach our children about everything from the untold story of how race was created to how they can disrupt racism in their everyday lives. I am so excited to watch the families in our community make a meaningful transformation and improve their communities through anti-racist action. Click here to the waitlist!   Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode    First Name Basis Podcast: Season 1, Episode 4: “Using Your Culture to Build Your Child’s Sense of Self”   “Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves,” by Louise Derman-Sparks and Julie Olsen Edwards   Britt Hawthorne’s website   Tiffany Jewell’s website   “Start Here, Start Now” by Liz Kleinrock    Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN

4:4 Oh No! My Child Said Something Racist

Debunking the myth that Black Lives Matter is trying to destroy families is such an important topic, we’re spending our second week in a row talking about it.   If you haven’t had a chance to listen to last week’s episode — “Black Lives Matter And the Family Part 1: Enslavement” — I would encourage you to check out that one first.    In Part 1, we talk about what Black Lives Matter has actually said about the family, how it's been misinterpreted and how enslavement has affected the history of Black families in our country. In essence, it’s an explanation of the historical context of what we’re seeing in the Black family, whereas Part 2 focuses on a system that is happening in the present day — a system that is negatively affecting the Black family as we speak.   That system is the over-policing of Black and brown communities and mass incarceration.   In this episode — “Black Lives Matter and the Family Part 2: Over-Policing and Mass Incarceration” — we look at:   Why we see an overrepresentation of Black and brown people in jail and in prison. How sentencing disparities further harm Black families How the law has criminalized the actions of Black people in a way that it has not done for people who hold white privilege. How myths about Black fathers are just that — myths.   My hope is that by the end of these two episodes you can see what I see: that Black Lives Matter loves families so much, that they want lots of different people from lots of different types of families to have the same access to opportunity.   Race Talk Roadmap   Our Race Talk Roadmap is the tool you need to begin conversations about race and racism with your children! We have a list of three tips for parents of older children and a list of three tips for parents of younger children. Visit firstnamebasis.org/racetalk to get the Race Talk Roadmap sent straight to your inbox.   Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode    First Name Basis: Season 2, Episode 5: “A Conversation With My Dad About Black History Month”   First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 29: “Critical Race Theory In Schools”   “Demilitarize Our Neighborhoods,” Black Lives Matter   “Federal Militarization of Law Enforcement Must End,” Charlotte Lawrence and Cyrus J. O’Brien, ACLU   “Maybe America Is Racist,” Michael Harriot, The Root   “Militarization and police violence: The case of the 1033 program,” Research & Politics   “The Black Family In The Age of Mass Incarceration” by Ta-Nehisi Coates, The Atlantic   “Debunking the most pervasive myth about black fatherhood” by German Lopez, Vox   “What Is the 'Success Sequence' and Why Do So Many Conservatives Like It?” by Brian Alexander, The Atlantic   “James Baldwin and Paul Weiss Debate Discrimination In America,” The Dick Cavett Show   “The Nuclear Family Was A Mistake” by David Brooks, The Atlantic  “Ask Politifact: Does Black Lives Matter Aim To Destroy The Nuclear Family?” by Tom Kertscher and Amy Sherman   Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN 

4:3 Black Lives Matter And The Family Pt. 2: Over-Policing & Mass Incarceration

The summer of 2020 was difficult and emotionally taxing for So. Many. Reasons. But one of the hardest things for me was hearing white parents say that they could not support Black Lives Matter because they believed that Black Lives Matter wanted to destroy families, which simply is not true. Where does this myth come from? Why would anyone think Black Lives Matter doesn’t support families? It pretty much all stems from one quote on the organization’s website that was misinterpreted and misunderstood. I’ve heard from a lot of you saying that you need help understanding this topic. There is so much to dissect that I decided to break it down into two episodes: “Black Lives Matter and the Family Pt. 1: Enslavement” and “Black Lives Matter and the Family Pt. 2: Over-Policing and Mass Incarceration.”   In Part 1, you will learn: What Black Lives Matter actually said and how it’s been misinterpreted. More about the history of Black families in our country. How enslavement affected Black families.   Season 4 Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN    Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode  First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 9: “Racism 101” “How Slavery Affected African American Families” by Heather Andrea Williams from UNC Chapel Hill  “The Enslaved Family,” National Humanities Center  “The Nuclear Family Was A Mistake” by David Brooks in The Atlantic   Patreon Learning Community  Join the First Name Basis Patreon Community Make sure to join our Patreon Community to take part in our monthly Q&A sessions and download the detailed notes from this episode! Connect With Us  Join us on Instagram 

4:2 Black Lives Matter And The Family Pt. 1: Enslavement

Microaggression may have “micro” in its name, but that doesn’t mean these assaults are small. Two women I admire so much for their anti-racism work explain it like this: “There’s nothing micro about micro aggressions” — Britt Hawthorne, anti-racist educator  “Microaggression, macro effect.” — Alex Scott, creator of Ditto Kids Magazine  According to a paper by researchers at the Teachers College at Columbia University and published in American Psychologist, “Racial microaggressions are brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative racial slights and insults toward people of color. Perpetrators of microaggressions are often unaware that they engage in such communications when they interact with racial/ethnic minorities.”   See? “There’s nothing micro about microaggressions” because “microaggression, macro effect.”    In this episode of the First Name Basis podcast you will learn: The three different types of microaggressions — microassault, microinsult, microinvalidation. Specific examples of what these racial assaults look like. What affect microaggressions have. What you can do — whether you are a white person or a BIPOC — to respond to microaggressions.    Season 4 Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN    Patreon Learning Community  Join the First Name Basis Patreon Community Make sure to join our Patreon Community to take part in our monthly Q&A sessions and download the detailed notes from this episode!   Connect With Us  First Name Basis Website Join us on Instagram    FNB Bite-sized Black History Program Bite-sized Black History is a program that empowers you to teach the little ones you love about 12 brilliant Black Americans that have been largely overlooked by our history books. These 12 bite-sized podcast episodes, coloring pages, and reflection questions are your key to a meaningful Black History celebration in your home or classroom! Purchase Bite-sized Black History    Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode  First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 22: “The Danger of Gaslighting”   First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2, Episode 16: “How to Avoid Cultural Appropriation”   First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 29: “Critical Race Theory In Schools”   First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2, Episode 22: “Cancel Culture Part 1: Calling Out, Calling In, and Tone Policing”   First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 9: “Racism 101”   “Racial Microaggressions In Everyday Life,” by researchers at the Teachers College at Columbia University, published in American Psychologist   “Conflicted: How Black Women Negotiate Their Responses to Racial Microaggressions At A Historically White Institution,” by Dr. Angel Jones   “Daily Positive Affirmations For When Black Lives Forget That They Matter”   “How Slavery Made Its Way West," by Tiya Miles, 1619 Project Magazine   Embracing Equity 

4:1 (Not So Micro) Aggressions

It’s basically impossible to open your news app without seeing a headline about Critical Race Theory, but what is it? Could you explain it to a friend if they asked you for guidance? Could you give examples of how the laws in our country affect different groups of people based on the color of their skin? This episode will give you the tools and confidence you need to have these crucial conversations with the people you love.  In this episode you will learn: the basics of Critical Race Theory how “neutral” laws have a racial impact  how to respond when someone is against CRT  common myths about CRT  how you can support teachers &  get involved in your local school district    I’ve heard from hundreds of you that the people in your life are skeptical about what it might look like to teach children to use their critical thinking skills to examine race. Let’s work together to move closer to our values of inclusion, equity, and justice.    Season 3 Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN  Patreon Learning Community    Join the First Name Basis Patreon Community Make sure to join our Patreon Community to take part in our monthly Q&A sessions and download the detailed notes from this episode!   Connect With Us    First Name Basis Website   Join us on Instagram    FNB Bite-sized Black History Program Bite-sized Black History is a program that empowers you to teach the little ones you love about 12 brilliant Black Americans that have been largely overlooked by our history books. These 12 bite-sized podcast episodes, coloring pages, and reflection questions are your key to a meaningful Black History celebration in your home or classroom! Purchase Bite-sized Black History    Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode    Season 3, Episode 9: Racism 101   Critical Race Theory: An Introduction by Richard Delgado   Sylvia Duckworth worked with Dr. Angel Jones & Dr. Kate Slater to put together resources that explain CRT   Undistracted Brittany Packnett Cunningham’s Podcast, Kimberlé Crenshaw On The Truth About Critical Race Theory   Season 2 Episode 12: How To Talk To Your Children About Racism    Federal Probe of American Indian Boarding Schools Reflects Dark Chapter in US History    Season 3 Episode 19: How You Can Help Stop Voter Suppression   Maybe America Is Racist by Michael Harriot    The Stanford Open Policing Project    Rates of Drug Use & Sales By Race    This Book is Anti-racist by Tiffany Jewell   Langston Hughes “Let America Be America Again”   We Need To Teach The Truth About Systemic Racism, Say Educators    Turning Equity Lens On Schools Exposes White Unhappiness by Maureen Downey    Right-wing Legislators Are Trying to Stop Us From Teaching For Racial Justice. We Refuse. By Rethinking Schools   Zinn Education Project #teachtruth Campaign   Zinn Education Project: Teachers Defy GOP Bills To Ban History Lessons

3:29 Critical Race Theory In School

In this episode I walk you through the anti-bias approach that I took when my daughter came up against something in one of her library books that didn’t align with our family values. Listen in for a concrete example of what it looks like to talk to your children about bias.    Patreon Learning Community    Join the First Name Basis Patreon Community Make sure to join our Patreon Community to take part in our monthly Q&A sessions and download the detailed notes from this episode!   Connect With Us    First Name Basis Website   Join us on Instagram    FNB Bite-sized Black History Program Bite-sized Black History is a program that empowers you to teach the little ones you love about 12 brilliant Black Americans that have been largely overlooked by our history books. These 12 bite-sized podcast episodes, coloring pages, and reflection questions are your key to a meaningful Black History celebration in your home or classroom! Purchase Bite-sized Black History    Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN 

3:28 A Real-life Anti-bias Teachable Moment

We want our children to embrace anti-racist education both at school and at home, but what does that actually look like? In this episode I interview Alexandria Scott, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Ditto Kids Magazine, an anti-racist magazine for kiddos. Alex and I chat about everyday anti-racism and how us parents can incorporate anti-racism into our interactions with our children. We also spend some time unpacking the partnership between parents and teachers. We give concrete action steps for approaching your child’s teacher about creating a school environment that strives to be anti-racist and inclusive. We are both anti-racist educators and mamas who want you to have the tools you need to make change in your community.    Shop Ditto Kids Anti-racist Magazine   Ditto Kids Mini-units for the classroom   Explore Ditto Kids on Instagram   Season 3 Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN    FNB Bite-sized Black History Program Bite-sized Black History is a program that empowers you to teach the little ones you love about 12 brilliant Black Americans that have been largely overlooked by our history books. These 12 bite-sized podcast episodes, coloring pages, and reflection questions are your key to a meaningful Black History celebration in your home or classroom! Purchase Bite-sized Black History    Patreon Learning Community  Join the First Name Basis Patreon Community Make sure to join our Patreon Community to take part in our monthly Q&A sessions and download the detailed notes from this episode!   Connect With Us  First Name Basis Website Join us on Instagram   

3:27 Anti-racist Education At Home And In The Classroom

Juneteenth is the oldest celebration of the abolition of slavery here in the United States. Every year on June 19th families come together to celebrate the resilience of our ancestors who survived and persevered during one of the darkest times of our nation’s history. We take time to reflect on where we are as a family, a community, and a nation and how we can work together to better live out our country’s values of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Listen in to hear the history of Juneteenth and how your family can take part in this powerful celebration.    Make sure to take a photo and use the hashtag #fnbjuneteenth so that we can see how your family is celebrating this powerful holiday!   Bite-sized Black History Summer Sale    Juneteenth Printable Cards & Lemonade Recipe Join the First Name Basis Patreon Community Make sure to join our Patreon Community to take part in our monthly Q&A sessions and download the detailed notes from this episode!   First Name Basis Website   Join us on Instagram    Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN  Episode 3: Talking To Your Children About Slavery   Juneteenth History   Book: Free At Last! Stories and Songs of Emancipation by Doreen Rappaport*    Cookbook: Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking by Toni Tipton-Martin*   Last Seen: Finding Family After Slavery (the website where you can transcribe the newspaper ads of formerly enslaved people looking for their family members)   NYT Article: Hot Links & Red Drinks: The Rich Food Tradition of Juneteenth   1619 Podcast    President Lincoln Quotes    Black Codes   White Savior Complex   *Amazon Affiliate Link  

3:26 What is Juneteenth and How Can I Celebrate?

54 years ago today Richard and Mildred Loving won their landmark Civil Rights case against the state of Virginia. Because of the Lovings states were no longer permitted to create racist laws that would prevent couples from marrying one another because of the color of their skin. Unfortunately, this right was not extended to ALL couples until 2015 when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of LGBTQ+ couples and their right to marry. Every year on June 12th interracial couples across the US honor the sacrifice of Richard and Mildred and celebrate Loving Day. This year we asked YOU to answer one important question: What does Loving Day mean to you? In this episode you will hear interracial couples from all across the country share the importance of Loving Day and what it means to them and their families. If you’re anything like me you’ll need a few tissues for this one. Happy Loving Day!   Free Loving Coloring Page    Bite-sized Black History Summer Sale  Join the First Name Basis Patreon Community Make sure to join our Patreon Community to take part in our monthly Q&A sessions and download the detailed notes from this episode!   First Name Basis Website   Join us on Instagram    Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams,” “Dive Down” by VYEN, and “Blue Dream” by Cheel 

3:25 Your Loving Day Stories

Richard and Mildred Loving never expected to be Civil Rights icons, they simply wanted to love one another and grow their beautiful family. Listen in to hear how the Lovings took their interracial love story to the Supreme Court and abolished racist marriage laws across the country. Be sure to download the free Loving coloring page that goes along with the episode at firstnamebasis.org/loving Free Loving Coloring Page  Bite-sized Black History Summer Sale  Join the First Name Basis Patreon Community Make sure to join our Patreon Community to take part in our monthly Q&A sessions and download the detailed notes from this episode!   First Name Basis Website   Join us on Instagram    Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN 

3:24 The Loving Story

As parents, we all want to teach our kids to be inclusive, but how? Join Jasmine Bradshaw each week as she gives you the tools and practical strategies that you need to talk to your children about race, religion, and culture. If you are a parent who values inclusion and wants to teach your children how to truly love those who are different from them, this podcast is for you!

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