How can we support students in feeling secure in their racial identity? How can we foster trust amongst the racial boundaries? How can we prepare students to engage in conversations about racism in ways that prevent further trauma to students?
- We need to embrace who they are as a person and allow them to express their own sense of self and identity. We need to a safe space where students can feel open and safe to talk in an nurturing environment and be able to trust the teacher and their own classmates. We show and model how to have conversations that allow peaceful communication and engagement. We need to allow students to show and understand their emotions in an healthy way that allows from growth and understanding.