TED Talks Daily 4 ways to have healthy conversations about race | Afrika Afeni Mills
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May 8, 2023 Afrika Afeni Mills, an educator dedicated to fostering healthy discussions about race, emphasizes the need to start these conversations early. She outlines four actionable lessons aimed at reducing biases and enhancing understanding. Mills explains how addressing race in educational settings equips students with the skills to engage in constructive dialogues. These strategies allow individuals to overcome their fears and embrace conversations about race at any age, ultimately promoting acceptance and empathy.
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Afeni's Upbringing
- Afrika Afeni Mills grew up discussing race with her family, surrounded by Black authors' books.
- Her father built bookshelves, and her parents fostered an environment of open dialogue.
College Experience
- Afeni's college experience exposed her to racial conversations with people of different backgrounds.
- She felt unprepared for the emotional complexities of these dialogues.
Early Conversations
- Start racial conversations early with children.
- Their minds are more malleable, making it easier to learn complex topics and form unbiased ideas.