Discussing Race with Your Child: “I don’t want him to be afraid to live in this world.” [David]

When David found out he was going to be a father, his joy was undercut by concern. How would his son be treated in a country that makes it hard for Black men to succeed? While his son is still too young for “the talk” now, learn how David plans to approach it — and how he wants his child to understand the history of racial injustice without feeling held back by it. To learn more about this initiative go to https://www.ctoec.org/for-families-by... Check out resources from embracerace.org/resources/topic/raising-black-children for information on how race can impact raising little black and brown children but how they can successfully navigate a world in which race, racial identity, and structural racism continue to matter. Check out this local virtual roundtable monthly event Father’s Talk by ECHN-Family Development Center for fathers and male role models to network, connect, learn, motivate and encourage each other. Drop-ins welcome. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3pm-4pm or 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6pm-7pm. Register here. Any questions contact Kwasi by phone (860) 266-0126 or email [email protected]. Groups and Services are free and confidential and offered on safe platforms. ----------------------- ➡ Subscribe to our channel! https://bit.ly/2ULOETI Get More Office of Early Childhood 👉 Official Website: https://www.ctoec.org/ 👉 Facebook:   / ctoec   👉 Twitter:   / ct_oec   👉 Instagram:   / ctoecgov