220: How Do We Talk to Our Children About Race? With Paris McLean

In this episode, I sit down with Paris McLean – Assistant Head of School for Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism at Montclair Kimberley Academy, and my old friend – to discuss navigating conversations on race, how we can talk to our children about race, diversity, and equity, and how parents can be mindful about raising their children in diverse and inclusive environments. Paris speaks about his role in education and the foundational themes of his work, his experience growing up biracial, and how parents can use children’s literature as a powerful tool to start conversations. He also discusses the many different facets of diversity, how families can navigate raising children in a predominantly white community, and answers listener questions on explaining privilege, raising biracial children, and more.Key Takeaway / Points:How we know each other and how Paris has played a role in my and my husband’s livesParis’s role in education and the themes of his workOn how diversity and equity work will never be “over”On Paris’s experience growing up biracialOn navigating uncomfortable commentary made by others about biracial childrenOn having conversations about race with childrenOn feeling responsible for your child’s privilegeWorkshopping an example with my son and talking about raceOn the power of children’s literature to start conversations at homeOn the many different facets of diversityHow families can navigate raising their children in a predominantly white communityAnswering listener questions on raising biracial children, explaining privilege, and navigating conversations about race among familyVisit Lee & Low books hereCheck out “It’s Okay to be Different” by Todd Parr hereCheck out “Mixed Me!” by Taye Diggs hereThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Order AG1 and get a FREE 1 year supply Vitamin D AND 5 travel packs hereOrder LMNT here and get a free sample pack with any purchaseFollow me:Instagram: @cameronoaksrogersWebsite: freckledfoodie.comTikTok: @cameronoaksrogersTwitter: @freckledfoodieYoutube: Cameron Rogers / Freckled FoodiePinterest: Freckled FoodieCreative Lead: Amelie YeagerProduced by Dear Media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.