Conversations about Race and Gender: Confronting Biases, Fostering Empathy, and Raising Socially Conscious Kids with Liz Kleinrock

In this week's episode, we are joined by the incredible Liz Kleinrock, a renowned educator and advocate for antiracist and antibias work. Liz shares her journey, starting from her upbringing and how her identities shaped her perception of herself and her career path. Together, we delve into the importance of recognizing and addressing implicit biases, exploring strategies for identifying and checking our own biases, and discussing why it's crucial for adults and parents to reflect on their biases. Liz also provides invaluable insights into raising children who embrace tolerance, empathy, and curiosity, particularly when discussing taboo topics such as race, religion, and gender. Join this empowering conversation to learn how to create a safe, supportive environment for kids, challenge misconceptions, and become advocates for social justice and equity.

Featured Topics:

From Identity to Impact: Liz Kleinrock's JourneyUnveiling Implicit Biases: Understanding the BasicsReflection and Growth: Identifying and Checking Our BiasesBreaking Taboos: Nurturing Conversations on Race, Religion, and GenderEmpowering Curiosity: Giving Children the Space to LearnUnmasking Gender: Age-Appropriate Discussions and Stereotype UnlearningEmbracing Racial Identity: Understanding and Challenging ExperiencesCultivating Allies: Modeling Advocacy for KidsRaising Little Changemakers: Fostering Social Justice and EquityResources for the Journey: Recommended Tools and References

Liz Kleinrock (she/her) is a Korean-American transracial adoptee, queer, Jewish, antibias and antiracist educator, facilitator, and author. In 2018, Liz received the Teaching Tolerance Award for Excellence in Teaching, and in 2019 delivered her TED Talk, “How to teach kids to talk about taboo topics." In the spring of 2021, Liz released her first book, Start Here, Start Now: A Guide to Antibias and Antiracist Work in Your School Community, and is excited to announce the publication of four upcoming children's books with HarperCollins. She currently resides in Washington DC with her partner, cat, and two bunnies. 

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