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Westchester Leaders Suggest Parents Attend A BLM Rally For Ideas On Teaching About Racism Westchester Leaders Suggest Parents Attend A BLM Rally For Ideas On Teaching About Racism
Westchester Leaders Suggest Parents Attend A BLM Rally For Ideas On Teaching About Racism A Black Lives Matter rally can be a great place for parents to learn the complex issues of racism so they can better explain it to their children. There are plenty in the communities around Westchester with many run by youth, often students of high school age so would appeal to children, young people and their parents. They are "family-friendly" events, according to County Legislator Damon Maher. He's been to 17 marches in recent weeks and was planning on speaking at one in New Rochelle on Friday, July 3 that was canceled because of weather. "They're definitely family-friendly. They are saf…

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by Donna Christopher
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Is 5 Too Young For Parents To Talk To Kids About Race? No. CURE Shows How Is 5 Too Young For Parents To Talk To Kids About Race? No. CURE Shows How
Is 5 Too Young For Parents To Talk To Kids About Race? No. Cure Shows How How young is too young to talk about race? And is 15 too late?  By kindergarten, children have already picked up attitudes about other races and ethnic groups. They're influenced by media and friends, but it's  parents who play a pivotal role in shaping these values. And many parents  just don't know how to start the conversation — or when. Thus, an organization in Westchester is providing training for parents to have these dialogues. Next month, the Coalition for Understanding Racism Through Education (CURE) is sponsoring Talking About Race For Parents: Raising Children for …

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by Donna Christopher