Sophia Lyon Fahs Lecture 2012: Bending Toward Justice: Race, Immigration and Religious Education

General Assembly 2012 Event 233

Report from UU World

• Fahs Lecture: Race, Immigration, and Religious Education

Program Description

Speaker: Louise Derman-Sparks

Fahs Lecture: Learning to live comfortably and fairly with diversity begins in children’s early years. So, too, does the damage of racism and other “isms” to healthy development. Author, educator, and activist Louise Derman-Sparks explores ways to foster children’s positive identity and awaken empathy, critical thinking and life-long ability to stand against injustice.

Handouts

• Ten Steps for Reviewing Children's Books (PDF, 3 pages)
• Selected Resources for Anti-Bias Education (PDF, 4 pages)
• The Four Core Goals of Anti-Bias Education (PDF, 1 page)
• Stages in Children's Development of Racial / Cultural Identity & Attitudes (PDF, 6 pages)
• Goals & Reflection Questions for Adults (PDF, 1 page)