Do you want to raise anti-racist children but just don’t know where to begin? Do you struggle with how to talk about race, what questions to ask, how to say the “right” thing? In today’s episode, we dive into this and more with our guest Sonia Lewis. We discuss…
- Why discussions about race should start early for young children
- How can parents and educators start conversations about race
- Why it is not enough to just be “not racist” but intentionally being anti-racist
- How can we be anti-racist as parents and also teach our children to be anti-racist
- What can you, as a parent, do to give your children experiences outside your own race or culture
- What to do if you are uncomfortable or not sure you will ask the right questions
Earning degrees in History and Psychology, a Master’s in Education, and teaching for nearly 20 years were all foundational to the vision of Sonia’s firm ASCRIBE Educational Consulting, LLC and EDIFY Humanity 501c3. From age 7 to now, at the center of Sonia’s motivation is humanity and belonging. She is on a mission to rectify the harm and oppression of racism….and is unflinching in asking the tough questions, facing uncomfortable truths, and building on equity-driven outcomes. In building a future that is anti-racist, humanity must matter and equity needs to be at the center of the equation. Get ready for a conversation with Sonia Lewis, a mother, wife, influencer, entrepreneur, and all-around unapologetic yet authentic Black magical force to be reckoned with….brace yourself for a true heart to heart for change.
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Show Notes: How to Talk About Race
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I’m thrilled to introduce you to our guest today.
Sonia Lewis is a mother, wife, influencer, entrepreneur, and all-around unapologetic yet authentic Black magical force to be reckoned with….brace yourself for a true heart to heart for change.
From age 7 to now, at the center of Sonia’s motivation is humanity and belonging. She is on a mission to rectify the harm and oppression of racism….and is unflinching in asking the tough questions, facing uncomfortable truths, and building on equity-driven outcomes. Sonia has a way of removing the shame and blame of individuals from the equation of racism and shapes conversations around archaic systems requiring dismantling. In building a future that is anti-racist, she strongly believes that humanity must matter and equity needs to be at the center of the equation. There is no better time than the present to fight for those most marginalized and disenfranchised. She helps teachers, parents, and communities do just that.
How to Talk About Race and Educational Equity
- An important reminder for parents
- The impact of stress and educational inequity on children and parents
- Why discussions about race should start early for young children
- How can parents and educators start conversations about race
- Why it is not enough to not be racist but actually intentionally being anti-racist
- How can we be anti-racist as parents and also teach our children to be anti-racist
- What questions can you ask your children about race, friends, and equity
- What can you, as a parent, do to give your children experiences outside your own race or culture
- What to do if you are uncomfortable or not sure you will ask the right questions
Interested in finding out more about Sonia Lewis? You can find her…
Website: https://www.ascribesuccess.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASCRIBEsuccess
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ASCRIBEsuccess
Sonia Lewis: Full Bio
Earning degrees in History and Psychology, a Master’s in Education, and teaching for nearly 20 years were all foundational to the vision of ASCRIBE Educational Consulting, LLC and EDIFY Humanity 501c3. From age 7 to now, at the center of Sonia’s motivation is humanity and belonging. She is on a mission to rectify the harm and oppression of racism….and is unflinching in asking the tough questions, facing uncomfortable truths, and building on equity-driven outcomes.
Sonia is also a wife of 25 years, and a mother of 6+4+3+3. Being a wife and mother is prioritized in the why of her existence. A former high school history teacher turned Q entrepreneur, she spent nearly 20 years in the traditional classroom before becoming a whistleblower, who stood up to the system when she discovered her boss was misappropriating funds from her program. That experience led to a period of depression and anxiety, and the need to seek medical assistance. Not afraid of being authentic, vulnerable, and unapologetic, Sonia is an advocate for those stuck in an inability to act in their favor to save themselves.
Sonia recently completed one of 5 books she has started over the years, and is officially an author in the process of being published. This book tells the story of 7-year-old Sonia, who decided on her own to not say the Pledge of Allegiance because at 7, she didn’t see liberty and justice for people in her community.
In her spare time, you can find Sonia on the frontlines of many social justice movements and working to change the systemic, institutional, and structural inequities. For over a decade, Sonia has been on a mission to marry equity/humanity work with social justice/cultural shifting of mindsets. At the end of the day, her battle cry is “The Future is Anti-Racist and we all have a part to play.” An Anti-Racism Impact Strategist, who leads a unique team that is intergenerational, Black woman-owned, and family-led….ASCRIBE is more than your usual DEI firm, we are here to get to the heart of centering Equity and Humanity, so to foster the belonging of all.
