Resources for Black Families

Talking about race, racism, and injustice are not new topics for black families.  Often, dealing with the trauma from these experiences can be overwhelming to navigate, especially if you are witnessing others respond, judge, remain silent, focus on the wrong things, or deny. This is not an exhaustive list of resources, but the message that the trauma, anger, anxiety, etc., that you are feeling is valued and heard. 

Racial trauma

Tips For Self-Care: When what is happening in the world Has You Questioning Humanity and Social Media Is Enough

Emotionally Restorative Self-Care for Black People

• Emotionally Restorative Self Care: People of Color - Black People - African Americans (YouTube Video)
• Get comfortable with being uncomfortable | Luvvie Ajayi Jones (YouTube Video)
• The trauma of systematic racism is killing Black women. A first step toward change... (YouTube Video)

The Road to Resilience

Building your resilience (American Psychological Association)

Racial Trauma

• Coping While Black: A Season Of Traumatic News Takes A Psychological Toll (NPR)
• The Impact of Racial Trauma on African Americans (African American Men and Boys Advisory Board, The Heinz Endowments)

How to talk about race and protests with children

• Resources for Talking About Race, Racism, and Racialized Violence with Kids (Center for Racial Justice in Education)
• How To Talk To Your Kids About Race, Racism And Police Violence (wbur)