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Dismantling Racism with Youth
Dismantling Racism with Youth
Curriculum
6 Sections
45 Lessons
5 Weeks
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Introduction
1
2.1
Introduction
Section 1: What is Racism?
7
3.1
Prepare – Matthew 22:37-40
3.2
The History of Racism in America, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
3 Minutes
3.3
Setting Up the Historical Context, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline
4 Minutes
3.4
Addressing Structural Racism, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
2 Minutes
3.5
Racism and Christianity, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
5 Minutes
3.6
Questions for Reflection
3.7
Additional Resources
Section 2: Starting the Conversation
11
4.1
Prepare – Proverbs 20:5
4.2
Diversity and Embodied Joy, Christopher Carter – Video and Discussion Outline
2 Minutes
4.3
The Role of the Pastor in Combating Racism, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
6 Minutes
4.4
Initiating Conversations about Race, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline
4 Minutes
4.5
Conversations about Race, Challenges, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
3 Minutes
4.6
Talking About Race with Youth, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
2 Minutes
4.7
Listening to the Experience of Youth, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline
4 Minutes
4.8
The Work in a Nutshell, Josephine Kim – Video and Discussion Outline
2 Minutes
4.9
What White Congregational Should Know, Kishundra King and Whitney Bond – Video and Discussion Outline
4 Minutes
4.10
Questions for Reflection
4.11
Additional Resources
Section 3: Programming Strategies for Helping Youth See Embedded Racism
9
5.1
Prepare – Ruth 1:6-18
5.2
Fear and Racism, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
6 Minutes
5.3
Advice to Youth Ministers, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
4 Minutes
5.4
Integrating Conversations About Race Into Programming, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline
4 Minutes
5.5
Practical Tips, Nyle Fort – Video and Discussion Outline
4 Minutes
5.6
Advice for Youth Ministers, Almeda Wright and Nyle Fort – Video and Discussion Outline
3 Minutes
5.7
Anti-Racism Work at Camp, Ryan Gackenheimer and Andrew Wicks – Video and Discussion Outline
5 Minutes
5.8
Questions for Reflection
5.9
Additional Resources
Section 4: Translating Anti-Racism into Action, and Remembering Pacing
9
6.1
Prepare – Mark 11:15-18
6.2
Black Joy and Agency, Almeda Wright and Nyle Fort – Video and Discussion Outline
2 Minutes
6.3
Agency and Activism, Nyle Fort – Video and Discussion Outline
2 Minutes
6.4
Realization and Ritual, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline
4 Minutes
6.5
Resistance and Reconciliation, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline
6 Minutes
6.6
Imagination and Ferguson, MO, Almeda Wright and Nyle Fort – Video and Discussion Outline
4 Minutes
6.7
Empowerment and Action, Josephine Kim – Video and Discussion Outline
3 Minutes
6.8
Questions for Reflection
6.9
Additional Resource
Section 5: Remembering Hope
8
7.1
Prepare – Isaiah 30:25-31
7.2
Hope for Combating Racism, Christopher Carter and Seth Schoen – Video and Discussion Outline
4 Minutes
7.3
Redemption, Evelyn Parker – Video and Discussion Outline
2 Minutes
7.4
Political Resistance and Spiritual Resilience, Jannah Scott and Sanghoon Yoo – Video and Discussion Outline
9 Minutes
7.5
Hopes for Liberation and Flourishing, Kishundra King and Whitney Bond – Video and Discussion Outline
3 Minutes
7.6
Refugia, Talitha Amadea Aho – Video and Discussion Outline
2 Minutes
7.7
Questions for Reflection
7.8
Additional Resources
Additional Resources
Articles:
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Talking Race with Youth
, Princeton Theological Seminary
7 Fantastic Tips from Youth on How To Teach and Talk About Racism
, by Alan Pelaez Lopez
Racism and Violence: How to Help Kids Handle the News
, at Child Mind Institute
Resources for Talking about Race, Racism and Racialized Violence with Kids
, at the Center for Racial Justice in Education
Talking to White Kids about Race and Racism
, at Safe Space Radio
It’s never too early to talk with children about race
, by Brita Belli
Talking with Your Teen About Anti-Racism? Be Prepared to Listen
, by Lisa Damour
Videos:
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How to Talk to Kids About Race
, the Atlantic
Racism and Violence: How to Help Kids Handle the News
, by Kenya Hameed PsyD and Jaime Howard PhD
Online Resources:
(click to view)
Resources for Talking about Race, Racism and Racialized Violence with Kids
, Center for Racial Justice in Education
Kaleidoscope Institute
Anti-Racism Resources
, National Council of Churches
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