hop over to this website Last night, the VQ Chat focused on racism and action. We talked about the safety of LGBT spaces for people of color and then moved onto a discussion of talking to kids about issues of race and concrete tips on taking action. We are sharing some of those tips with you today:
@lovesong4babyx @villageQtweets @psandcs dismantling “us” & “them.” Seeing “others” as 3-dimensional, not just stereotypes #ferguson #vqchat
— Jen Bauer (@AdventurousMoms) November 26, 2014
A3 Library books, attending rallies/actions, and talking about our own privilege #vqchat #Ferguson — West Philly Mama (@westphillymama) November 26, 2014
A3: My kids connect to books about “regular kids” who confront racism more than they do books about adult civil rights leaders. #vqchat
— Cheryl Dumesnil (@lovesong4babyx) November 26, 2014
@villageQtweets #vqchat Q4: as a white person, speak up even when I am not sure I have all the words, listen, and admit when I am wrong — saysclare (@saysclare) November 26, 2014
A4 honest open conversation, taking a hard look at our own beliefs & prejudices, educating our kids, supporting POC voices #vqchat #ferguson
— Jen Bauer (@AdventurousMoms) November 26, 2014
A4 Examine your circles. It’s easy to unintentionally self-segregate. Make sure you have all kinds of people in yr life. #vqchat #Ferguson — West Philly Mama (@westphillymama) November 26, 2014
A4: Going to sit down with PBS Newshour lesson plans for all ages. #vqchat #ferguson http://t.co/GL6sjTfu9x
— Deborah (@psandcs) November 26, 2014
A4: I can also use my privilege as a white person to advocate for change when other communities voice their needs. #vqchat #Ferguson — Mel (@thatnewanimal) November 26, 2014
@villageQtweets @psandcs we can solve so much by listening to others, by learning as much as we teach, or more. #vqchat #ferguson
— Commissar Levi (@queerjewdad) November 26, 2014
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