Community Dialogue Event Focuses on How to Start the Conversation about Race with Children
Kerry Fantelli and Keith Smith of UVM's Center for Health and Well-Being will co-facilitate learning and dialogue addressing how to start the conversation about race with children on Thursday, January 23, 5:30-7:00 p.m., Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School Cafeteria and Library (500 Dorset Street).
This event is part of the South Burlington Community Series on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. In its fourth year, the series intends to offer the community an opportunity to come together and engage in thoughtful, intentional dialogue on topics often difficult to discuss. This evening is especially designed for the parents/guardians/caretakers of the community's youngest learners, recognizing that "at birth, babies look equally at faces of all races. At 3 months, babies look more at faces that match the race of their caregivers (Kelly et al. 2005)" ("They're Not Too Young to Talk about Race," The Children's School).
A free dinner will be offered at the January 23 event from 5:30-6:00 p.m., and the presentation will run from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and will include resources for families to bring home. Free childcare is also available. Please call 802 652-7035 to register for childcare and/or the event.
This event is sponsored by South Burlington School District's Healthy Schools Program. For further information, please contact Susie Merrick at smerrick@sbschools.net or 802 652-7035.
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