In My Skin: Supporting Positive Racial Identity Development in Black Children
This transcript of a conversation with Dr. Aisha White, one of the principals of the P.R.I.D.E. Program at the University of Pittsburgh, explores what is meant by “positive racial identity,” discusses the challenges young Black children, in particular, face in developing a healthy racial identity, and offers practical, research-supported ideas for how adults in the lives of young Black children can support them on their paths to healthy growth and development.
Resource Type: Audio/Podcast, Handouts/Tipsheets
Topic(s): Family-Centered Practices, Social-emotional development, Teaching practices
Types of Diversity: Children and Families from Underrepresented Populations
Community College Core Course(s): Child Development and Learning, Child, Family, and Community, Early Childhood Capstone Practicum, Introduction to Early Childhood, Language and Literacy Experiences