Everyday Acts Against Racism: Raising Children in a Multiracial World

by Maureen Reddy (Editor)

A book of essays by mothers and teachers, Everyday Acts Against Racism examines the effects of racism on our children and communities--and suggests ways we can end our society's racial stratification. Writing from many cultural perspectives, the contributors provide provocative commentaries on the realities of racial intolerance and their own experiences in fighting racism.

Genres: Parenting, Nonfiction, Race

288 pages, Paperback

First published September 19, 1996

Reviews

[Krystie Herndon]

Maddeningly sad but true: a book published 30 years ago, about race and racism from the voices of real people, in this country, is still as relevant today as it was then.

[Leigh Kramer]

I read this for work while looking for resources that will help parents talk to their children about racism. There's no overlooking the fact that it was compiled 20 years ago. As such, there were some puzzling and outdated ideas at times, as well as the occasional weird rabbit trail that had little to nothing to do with racism- I suppose the hazard when you ask a variety of people to write a personal essay. Still, much of the content is relevant and a few of the essays were especially strong. Not something I'll be including in our resource center but I'm glad I read it.

[Kelda]

Wow, stories from parents about raising children in a racist world and teaching them otherwise. Totally awesome, I love the real-world story format too. Easy to learn from. Blew my mind.

[Tracey]

Great book! Wonderful personal stories of how families of African American ancestry, mixed ethnicities, adoption, non-traditional make ups, all try to "fit in" and live in America.