RESOURCES & EDUCATION
ADDITIONAL LINKS
DIVIDING LINES: A HISTORY OF SEGREGATION IN KANSAS CITY
Audio Tour | 90-minute drive/tour
Journey through the history of segregation in the Kansas City metro, primarily through its real estate. The tour is designed so that you can safely drive through the city at your own pace while hearing stories about each area you travel through. Nathaniel Bozarth, ethnographer and host of the “Wide Ruled” podcast, narrates this 90-minute drive, bringing in interviews from several area students and notable city figures Sid Willens, Bill Tammeus, Mamie Hughes, and Margaret May. To learn more about this free audio tour, please visit:https://voicemap.me/tour/kansas-city/dividing-lines-a-history-of-segregation-in-kansas-city
EXPLORE BLACK HISTORY PATCH PROGRAM
Even if your Little is not a girl scout, this is a wonderful resource for everyone to check out. Celebrating Black History Month! We encourage all of our Girl Scouts to explore the incredible contributions of African American individuals across our region with this BRAND NEW patch program. This experience is a virtual “on your own” or troop program for all Girl Scout Grade Levels. Upon completion, you can purchase this special patch to wear on the back of your Girl Scout’s tunic, sash or vest. Learn more and begin your exploration now… there is SO MUCH here to learn and explore!https://www.gsksmo.org/content/dam/girlscouts-gsksmo/OtherDocuments/virtual/Black-History-Patch-Program.pdf
NATIONAL CONVERSATIONS: RACE, RELATIONSHIPS AND RESOURCES
As we celebrate Black History Month, we invite you to join us for a National Conversation with Artis Stevens, President & CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA), Cheslie Kryst, Miss USA 2019, and National Board member for BBBSA, and Dr. Nia Imani Fields, Maryland 4-H Program Leader and Assistant Director of University of Maryland Extension. They will share their insights about ‘The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity’. Tanya Gibson, VP of DEI & HR for BBBSA, will serve as a moderator for the discussion, focusing on breaking barriers—Artis, as the first Black CEO for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America; Cheslie, who is the first Diversity Advisor for Poyner Spruill, LLP; and Dr. Nia Imani Fields, who is the first Black Woman Program Leader for Maryland 4-H. Facebook Link:https://www.facebook.com/BigBrothersBigSisters/videos/145723357314413
DISCUSSION ON RACISM & VIOLENCE
In June 2020, BBBSKC held a training called A Discussion About Racism & Violence, led by DEI experts and BBBSKC DEI Board Members Nicole Jacobs-Silvey and Chantell Garrett. The training was taped so that Bigs who were unable to join the call are still able to learn about how to talk to your Little about current events, racism, and violence. Click here to view the video: https://www.dropbox.com/s/th390lqc6n8c4nh/zoom_0%20%281%29.mp4?dl=0
- Black Pain, Black Joy, and Racist Fear: Supporting Black Children in a Hostile World
- Here’s Why It Hurts When People Say, “All Lives Matter”
- My White Friend Asked Me on Facebook to Explain White Privilege. I Decided to Be Honest
- George Floyd. Ahmaud Arbery. Breonna Taylor. What do we tell our children?
- Ted Talk: Critical Mentoring
- Say Their Names: A toolkit to help foster productive conversations about race and civil disobedience
GUIDES AND INFORMATION ON INTERACTING WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Black Parents Explain Interactions with Police
- America Has Lost It’s Heart and That Hurts Us All
- Talking to Children about Police Brutality
- Having ‘The Talk’: Expert Guidance On Preparing Kids For Police Interactions
ENCOUNTERING RACISM
Racism can look a multitude of ways: “can I touch your hair?,” “where are you from?,” “oh, you live in the bad part of town,” or “aren’t all Black people good at sports?”. Micro-aggressions and blatant racism are something that we know our youth face while interacting with peers at school, watching it portrayed in a cartoon show, seeing it reported on the news, or elsewhere. At Big Brothers Big Sisters, we encourage our Bigs to engage in several trainings to learn how to have conversations with Littles around these challenging topics. These conversations are an excellent opportunity for youth to learn about race, explore similarities, celebrate differences, and work towards unity within their community. Find suggested reading material for how to have these difficult conversations about race on our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion page, with even more suggested reading materials on racism and recent protests.
ARTICLES TO HELP OPEN AND LEAD THESE CONVERSATIONS WITH YOUTH:
- Four Tips For Having Healthy Conversations With Mentees About Race
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Black Pain, Black Joy, and Racist Fear: Supporting Black Children In A Hostile World
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The Day After: Discourse Guide for Difficult or Controversial Topics
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- This article by National Geographic advises families about how to talk to their child about race.
- Howard Stevenson, a clinical psychologist, professor, and expert in racial literacy leads a powerful discussion in this article
- Showing Up for Racial Justice
RESOURCES FOR HISPANIC COMMUNITIES
- “Because I’m Latino, I can’t have money?” Kids on Race
- Kansas City’s Place in Chicano History — read here
- Il Centro https://www.elcentroinc.com/
- KC Hispanic News https://www.kchispanicnews.com
- LEC https://latinxedco.org/
- Greater Kansas City Hispanic Collaborative https://www.gkchc.com/
LGBTQIA+ RESOURCES
- KC Center for Inclusion https://www.inclusivekc.org
- PFLAG http://pflagkc.org/
- The Trevor Project https://www.thetrevorproject.org/
- Kansas City Anti-Violence Project https://www.kcavp.org
- Transformations KC https://transformationskc.org/resources/
- GLSEN https://www.glsen.org/
- JoCo Q space https://www.facebook.com/jocoqspace/
- BBBS of Kentuckiana J.E.D.I. Website: https://www.bbbsky.org/jedi.html
DACA/IMMIGRANT/REFUGEE INFO AND RESOURCES
- KS/MO Dream Alliance https://www.ksmoda.org/
- Advocates for Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation https://www.airrkc.org