Racial equity is the fair treatment of all people, resulting in no one’s life outcomes being determined by their race. Under racial equity, everyone receives the same opportunities, benefits, and tools to thrive. Racial equity is not just eliminating discrimination or unjust practices, but also implementing policies and systems which ensure fairness for all.

In order to achieve racial equity, hundreds of years of policies and practices discriminating against people by race — both intentionally and not — need to be changed and improved upon. Though lasting progress comes slowly, you can advance the cause of racial equity in many ways.

Check out our list of articles below for information on how to talk to your child about race and race equity, raising anti-racist kids and how you and your family can help be part of the change to create equity for children of all colors.

Black Breastfeeding Week is August 25-31!

Black Breastfeeding Week is August 25-31!

Black Breastfeeding Week is August 25-31! When it comes to breastfeeding, racial equity is an issue. According to the Centers for Disease Control, fewer than 60% of Black mothers have ever breastfed compared to 75% of white mothers. Breastfeeding builds immunities, is...

Celebrating Juneteenth: Freedom Day

Celebrating Juneteenth: Freedom Day

Celebrating Juneteenth: Freedom Day While Americans traditionally celebrate July 4th as the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence which declared the original colonies to be free from British rule, the reality of the matter is that not everyone...

Talking with Children about Race and Racism

Talking with Children about Race and Racism

Talking with Children about Race and Racism Parents tell us they want children to celebrate their culture and identity while being colorblind and free of bias. It’s an age-old challenge moms, dads and caregivers face that has taken on a new urgency in wake of protests...

Supporting Race Equity: Check your Own Bias

Supporting Race Equity: Check your Own Bias

Supporting Race Equity: Check your Own Bias Now more than ever, Americans are grappling with our own biases. A June, 2020 poll from Monmouth University reported that over three-quarters of the country feels that discrimination is “a big problem” and many are...

Watch and Learn about Stereotyping

Watch and Learn about Stereotyping

Watch and Learn about Stereotyping Television, movies and video games all make a big impression on children. Informing both the way they see the world and themselves, the media kids consume can affect their views on race, gender, and religion. As a parent, it is...

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