Nursery World - Inclusion - Let’s talk about race

To open up conversations about race, and challenge racism, we need to understand the central issues and overcome barriers of language, says Dr Stella Louis

Educators have an important role to play in confronting issues around race

How do you feel about the anti-racism protest/Black Lives Matter movement? Have you found any of it shocking? Has anything made you feel hopeful? Was it something you were aware of before?

It is pretty common to feel uncomfortable talking about race and recent events. But it is worth remembering that it is a privilege to be taught about racism, rather than experiencing it. Talking about race involves us unlearning certain things, and it might be hard to reflect and find that you have contributed to or benefited from the system that has oppressed others. That is uncomfortable. But it is the first step of getting to grips with the problem.

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