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Why Being "Color-Blind' is Not a Good Approach - Book Chat
Book Chats are free, 90-minute, small group, theme-based facilitated discussions based on a topic raised in the book Waking Up White. Having read or finished the book is not a prerequisite for joining a discussion. Book
There is a myth in popular culture that children are “colorblind” or don’t notice race. This leads many parents, families, and educators to avoid discussing race and racism with young children or to be unsure how best to do so. I