Season 2, Episode 26: Teaching your child justice while you fight injustice

Topic: Teaching your child justice while you fight injustice Recent news once again is showing the challenges of living in America. #BlackLivesMatter. The untimely deaths of Bothan Jean and Atatiana Jefferson, both in their 20’s & both killed by police officers, has sparked outrage in the investigation process when its one of their own. As black parents, we’ve felt that conversations about race and race relations occur far too young for the mind to even process….or so do adults think. How do we, as black adults, not only teach these lessons to our children, when we struggle with our own challenges with the justice system? Today, we will dive into teaching your child justice while you fight injustice   Mahogany Momologist of the Week: Dr. Karrie G. Dixon, was recently installed as the Elizabeth City State University’s 12th Chief Executive Office and 7th Chancellor.  Dr. Dixon holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications and Public Relations from NC State University, a master’s degree in Speech Communications and Rhetoric from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and a doctorate of education from NC State. She and her husband Devi have two daughters.  https://www.ecsu.edu/about/governance/chancellor/biography.html Resources: 5 Ways For Kids To Fight Injustice With #MomsReading ttps://www.momsrising.org/blog/5-ways-for-kids-to-fight-injustice-with-momsreading 3 Ways You Can Teach Your Child Social Injustice https://www.kars4kids.org/blog/parenting/3-ways-you-teach-your-child-social-injustice/ Raising Race Conscious Children http://www.raceconscious.org/?fbclid=IwAR35kken-82ZH5qa8QnZ-9tiwKgMjZBcM1TvoIL4vsIoePgJsZIMK73uHM0   The History and Political Power of Black Motherhood https://www.yesmagazine.org/peace-justice/black-women-mothers-interview-dani-mcclain-20190425   Podcast Partner: This episode is sponsored in part by HAK Electronics.  Based in Dallas, they focus on making STEM learning fun for kids 5 and up.  From after school, weekends, and camps your kids will see the amazing ways their lives are impacted by STEM.  Get 10% discount on classes by using the word Momology check them out at www.hakelectronics.com and now on to our show. Produced By: Greenville Ave. Recording Studio Continue the Discussion, Download, Subscribe, Rate, Like, Follow Us, and Share on: Website: https://linktr.ee/mahoganymomology Marvelous Mahogany Mom Nomination Form: https://form.jotform.com/Mahoganymomology/marvelous-mahogany-mom-nomination Twitter: @MMomology Insta: @mahoganymomology FB: @MahoganyMomology FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mahoganymomologist