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4 ways to have healthy conversations about race | Afrika Afeni Mills

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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Quick takeaways

  • Starting racial dialogues at a young age is crucial in teaching children to be comfortable discussing race and reducing biased ideas.
  • Educators must identify and overcome underlying fears about discussing race, and build a support network to navigate these conversations effectively.

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Importance of Early Racial Dialogues

Starting racial dialogues at a young age is vital in teaching children to be comfortable discussing race. By introducing these conversations early, children will have fewer missteps and less biased ideas. This lays the foundation for productive dialogue across differences in the future.

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