Here are the basic points from Larissa's article:

• Our words and actions must match.


• Reading options for students must be broadened to provide wider perspectives from other races and cultures.


• Conversations are necessary... even, and especially, the ones around 'difficult' topics.  Listening is a big and necessary element for meaningful conversations.


• Have the courage (and flexibility) to explore new and different ideas.


• Self-reflection is essential... without self-reflection there is no way to recognize and catch our biases (which we all have... all of us.). Yeah, that's a tough one, but really important for moving forward.


• Media, used with critical thinking and discernment, can be a valuable resource.


• FACT:  the work is never ending.  And because 'whites' created the racist problems, it's on us to be proactive in its mitigation.

Larissa's article for PBS ... https://www.pbs.org/education/blog/a-call-to-action-for-white-educators-who-seek-to-be-anti-racist

More Resources, courtesy of Larissa:

• 'Raising White Kids' Author On How White Parents Can Talk About Race


• Confronting Anti-Black Racism Resources


• Death of George Floyd sets off massive protests


• The 1619 Project


• The 1619 Project Curriculum


• Teaching About Race, Racism and Police Violence


• Social Justice Booklist


• Social Justice Booklist - Young Adult Fiction


• Resources from Educolor