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In case you haven’t noticed yet, I’m passionate about Black History Month.
I did not enjoy learning about Black history growing up. It felt more like grieving than celebrating for me, and because of that it’s my dream to make Black History Month a positive experience for ALL children and students.
So today, as part of that, I’m talking about 3 mistakes parents and teachers should avoid when talking to kids and students about Black History:
1. Don’t say “because they were Black.” It’s time to put the onus on racism.
2. Don’t refer to Black people as “non-white.” This makes it seem as if being white is the “norm.” Just use the correct identifiers and describe people for what they ARE instead of what they aren’t.
3. Don’t only focus on struggle. When we do this, it doesn’t just harm Black students. It harms ALL students. And this is why I created Bite-Sized Black History, to be able to celebrate all the joyful things about being Black.
And y’all know me, I would never give you 3 things NOT to do without also giving you lots of things to DO, so press play on the episode to learn more about these three don’ts and to get ideas for some actionable steps for making Black History Month a meaningful celebration.
Bite-Sized Black History
Bite-Sized Black History is a collection of mini-podcast episodes that empower you to teach kiddos about brilliant Black Americans who have been largely overlooked by our history books. You know about Dr. King and Rosa Parks — now it’s time to explore other Black leaders and learn from their stories!
I just released 12 new episodes as part of Bite-Sized Black History Season 4 — bringing the total number of episodes in the library up to 40! The catalog includes activists, inventors, scientists, entertainers, artists and more, and each episode comes with an accompanying coloring page and reflection questions to help you have meaningful conversations with the kiddos in your life.
From now until the end of February, you can use the code BSBH29 for 29% off any Bite-Sized Black History package — 29% in honor of leap year giving us an extra day to celebrate Black History Month.
Head over to firstnamebasis.org/blackhistory to learn more and to have a meaningful Black History Month by getting your copy of Bite-Sized Black History today.
Invite Jasmine to work with your school!
Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help!
Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. From providing professional development for teachers to curriculum consulting to implementing her unique anti-racist resources, Jasmine is your go-to anti-bias and anti-racist education resource.
Email [email protected] or visit firstnamebasis.org/workwithme for more information!
Articles, Studies & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
“Anti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves,” by Julie Olsen Edwards and Louise Derman-Sparks
Song Credit: “Clapping Music” by BrightestAvenue and “Sunshine” by lemonmusicstudio
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Can you believe February is right around the corner?! And with it comes BLACK HISTORY MONTH!
Celebrating Black History Month is so important for ALL kids, not just Black children, and I created Bite-Sized Black History to help kiddos everywhere be able to learn about Black history in a way that is both meaningful and joyful.
In this episode, I’m telling you all about Bite-Sized Black History and including a sample episode for you to check out that is all about singer, actor and activist Harry Belafonte!
Bite-Sized Black History is a collection of mini-podcast episodes that empower you to teach kiddos about brilliant Black Americans who have been largely overlooked by our history books. You know about Dr. King and Rosa Parks — now it’s time to explore other Black leaders and learn from their stories. Each Bite-Sized Black History lesson will give you everything you need to foster meaningful conversations that go beyond the bounds of civil rights and enslavement to celebrate the creativity, ingenuity, joy, and brilliance of the Black community.
Season 4 is now available and features 12 new episodes bringing the total number of episodes in our library up to 40! The catalog includes activists, inventors, scientists, entertainers, artists and more, and each episode comes with an accompanying coloring page and reflection questions to help you have meaningful conversations with the kiddos in your life.
Press play to learn more and to hear the sample episode!
Be sure to check out our sale!
And, as a special treat, from now until the end of February, you can use the coupon code BSBH29 for 29% off any Bite-Sized Black History package — 29% in honor of leap year giving us an extra day to celebrate Black History Month.
Head over to firstnamebasis.org/blackhistory to learn more and to have a meaningful Black History Month by getting your copy of Bite-Sized Black History today.
Song credit: “Clapping Music” by BrightestAvenue and “Sunshine” by lemonmusicstudio
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We’re wrapping up Season 8 with this episode, and it’s got me thinking all about our evolution over the years. From beginning as a tiny Instagram account to starting the podcast, from working with families to working with schools, First Name Basis has grown in ways that is a dream come true!
I consult with schools across the country to implement anti-racist education. But as some of you have said, you’re not sure what that would look like, so in this episode, I’m giving all the details of what it looks like for me to work with your school!
It’s one thing to know that anti-racism is important but it’s another thing altogether to get it started. So many schools have diversity statements for prioritizing anti-bias and anti-racist learning, and getting those good intentions to be practical action is what I’m here for!
In this episode, I talk all about:
• Why it’s important to have anti-racism in schools
• What a partnership with me looks like
• How to get a partnership started
• What you can do to get the ball rolling at your school
Invite Jasmine to work with your school!
Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help!
Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. From providing professional development for teachers to curriculum consulting to implementing her unique anti-racist resources, Jasmine is your go-to anti-bias and anti-racist education resource.
Email [email protected] or visit firstnamebasis.org/workwithme for more information!
Articles, Studies & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
Head to firstnamebasis.org/schoolconsultinginfo to get our school consulting guide where I explain
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 6 Episode 9: “Creating Change in the Classroom” with Patrick Harris
Song Credit: “Clapping Music” by BrightestAvenue and “Sunshine” by lemonmusicstudio
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Like so many of you, I have been all consumed the last few weeks by the events going on in Gaza and the genocide that is being carried out against the Palestinian people. We've put everything on pause at First Name Basis to be able to try to share updates and share actions that we can be taking as a collective to try to support the activists and so many amazing humanitarian workers that are on the ground in Gaza.
After having some conversations as a team, we realized that continuing to do anti-racism work is one of the things we can do as a group to facilitate productive conversations around big hard topics genocide and anti-Semitism.
Listen in to hear more about what I mean. And be sure to follow along as we continue to amplify the voices of the affected populations on Instagram, and check out the show notes for resources to help you redistribute your resources to help in the humanitarian efforts and to help you advocate for a ceasefire.
Articles, Studies & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
5 Calls App is pre-loaded with information about many current issues and includes links for you to learn more and scripts for what you can say to advocate for a ceasefire.
Use Action Network to contact your representatives and advocate for a ceasefire
Organizations to consider redistributing resources to: UNRWA, Medical Aid for Palestinians, Palestine Children's Relief Fund, Middle East Children's Alliance, Islamic Relief USA.
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This episode can be summarized with one sentence: Please stop using Black and Brown emojis if you are not Black or Brown.
Skin color is something that should be celebrated, not laughed at, but I have seen people using emojis that don’t match their skin tone time and time again.
I think a lot of the time people aren’t intentionally trying to do something racist, but when you peel back the layers you realize that the only reason why doing this could be funny is because of racism, and racism is not funny. And, like we talk about all the time, the IMPACT of an action always outweighs the INTENT.
In this episode, we’ll look at:
• A brief look at what digital blackface is.
• An explanation on why using Black and Brown emojis as a joke is harmful.
• How you can respond when you see people misusing Black and Brown emojis.
Invite Jasmine to work with your school!
Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help!
Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. From providing professional development for teachers to curriculum consulting to implementing her unique anti-racist resources, Jasmine is your go-to anti-bias and anti-racist education resource.
Email [email protected] or visit firstnamebasis.org/workwithme for more information!
Articles, Studies & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
“Blackface has resurged in the internet age. And you might be part of the problem,” by Tor Haugan, Berkeley Library
“What Is Digital Blackface? Experts Explain Why The Social Media Practice Is Problematic,” by Madeline Howard, Women’s Health
“Digital Blackface: How 21st Century Internet Language Reinforces Racism” by Erinn Wong
Song Credit: “Clapping Music” by BrightestAvenue and “Sunshine” by lemonmusicstudio
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Trigger warning: Before you continue reading these show notes or listening to this episode, please be aware that it discusses lynching and white supremacist violence.
Lynching is a reality both now and in the past. Yet despite the fact that lynching continues to happen, it took more than 120 years to get an anti-lynching bill passed.
In that time, more than 200 iterations of bills that would make lynching a federal crime were introduced and failed to pass over and over again — including one that was voted down only three days before Ahmaud Arbery was lynched in February 2020.
It wasn’t until May of 2020 that Ahmaud Arbery’s story became national news. Before then, it was an invisible lynching — one that wasn’t widely known. But that doesn’t mean it should just be ignored, and the fact that these “invisible lynchings” still happen says a lot about what still needs to be done in the fight for justice.
In this episode, I talk more about:
The work I’m doing with a company called Litby that sparked the research for this episode.
The struggle to pass an anti-lynching bill
The importance of continuing to fight against lynching and other acts of racism — both the ones that make big headlines and those that don’t.
Invite Jasmine to work with your school!
Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help!
Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. From providing professional development for teachers to curriculum consulting to implementing her unique anti-racist resources, Jasmine is your go-to anti-bias and anti-racist education resource.
Email [email protected] or visit firstnamebasis.org/workwithme for more information!
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2 Episode 17: “Ahmaud Arbery and George Floyd: Unpacking Racism”
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2 Episode 4: “3 Steps To A More Inclusive Bookshelf”
Litby offers a supplemental novel study program that supports students in reading, comprehending, and engaging with rigorous novels.
Invite Jasmine to work with your school at firstnamebasis.org/workwithme
“Lynching is now a federal hate crime after a century of blocked efforts” by Eric McDaniel and Elena Moore, NPR
“U.S. House To Vote On Anti-Lynching Act — Finally,” All Things Considered, NPR
Song Credit: “Clapping Music” by BrightestAvenue and “Sunshine” by lemonmusicstudio
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Growing up as a multiracial child, I often felt my racial identity shifting and developing — heck, even as an adult I do! Navigating what it means to be multiracial continues to be a journey for me, which is why I was so excited to be able to interview Dr. Jennifer Noble.
Dr. Jenn, as she’s known online, is a licensed psychologist, parent coach and associate professor of psychology, who shares her expertise both in her private practice in Los Angeles and online. She focuses on identity and mixed race experience as she works with mixed race teens, BIPOC women and other marginalized groups.
In our conversation, we discuss:
• The experience many multiracial children have of shifting identity development.
• How parents can help their multiracial children prepare to answer questions about their identity.
• Affirming identity in the face of other people’s assumptions.
• How terminology can change based on where the mixed race person is in their identity journey.
• Building resilience in kids and their parents through open communication.
I hope any of you listeners out there who are multiracial or raising multiracial kiddos leave listening to this conversation feeling like you can be more fully connected to your family and your identity. And for anyone who is monoracial, I hope this gives you a better understanding of how you can support the multiracial people in your life.
Invite Jasmine to work with your school!
Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help!
Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker at your next PTA event, want to implement our Ally Elementary curriculum at your school, or need someone to consult with your school and provide teacher trainings, Jasmine is your go-to resource.
Email [email protected] or visit firstnamebasis.org/workwithme for more information!
Get your Little Allies Activity Book
If you’re looking for activities for your kids or students to do that are both fun and meaningful, we’ve got something for you!
Our Little Allies Activity Book is now available! It’s a coloring book that is focused on allyship, and all the activities are based around anti-racism.
The Little Allies Activity Book includes:
Color by number
Protest I Spy
Dot to dot
Anti-racist word search
Black history unscramble
And more!
Get your hands on it today by heading to firstnamebasis.org/store!
Articles, Studies & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
Dr. Jenn’s website, which includes information about Mixed Life Academy
Dr. Jenn’s Instagram account @drjennpsych
Dr. Noble’s therapy practice website
Multiracial Bill of Rights by Dr. Maria Root
“One Drop of Love” by Fanshen Cox
“50 Experiences of Racially Mixed People” by Dr. Maria Root
Video of a mom in England giving her son a shirt to tell him he’s leaving the school where he’s been bullied
Song Credit: “Clapping Music” by BrightestAvenue and “Sunshine” by lemonmusicstudio
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This episode is a bit of a role reversal with someone I admire SO MUCH.
I have been a longtime fan of Rachel Nielson’s podcast 3 in 30: Takeaways for Moms. Each episode is 30 minutes long and provides 3 ACTIONABLE takeaways for listeners to go and do. She has over 250 episodes covering a huge variety of topics — from potty training to mental health to tips for not looking at your phone as much — and I’ve been honored to be a guest on her podcast in the past to talk about anti-racism. And on top of that, I’m lucky to get to call Rachel a dear friend and podcasting mentor of mine.
But today, Rachel is bringing her takeaways to First Name Basis as I interviewed her about three takeaways from her anti-racism journey. Rachel is white, which makes this episode relatable and a great opportunity to learn for anyone who is also white or benefits from white privilege. But if you are BIPOC, this episode is a helpful one for you to hear too because it can be one you can share with people you want to be able to have real conversations with about anti-racism.
Rachel is so open and vulnerable in this episode as she shares her takeaways, which are so profound in how foundational they are. Her takeaways are:
1) Be willing to acknowledge the possibility that you might be racist.
2) Start looking for examples of racism in yourself.
3) Diversify your community — both online and in person.
I hope you take time to listen and reflect on what your own anti-racism takeaways would be.
Invite Jasmine to work with your school!
Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help!
Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker at your next PTA event, want to implement our Ally Elementary curriculum at your school, or need someone to consult with your school and provide teacher trainings, Jasmine is your go-to resource.
Email [email protected] or click the button below for more information!
Get your Little Allies Activity Book
If you’re looking for activities for your kids or students to do that are both fun and meaningful, we’ve got something for you!
Our Little Allies Activity Book is now available! It’s a coloring book that is focused on allyship, and all the activities are based around anti-racism.
The Little Allies Activity Book includes:
Color by number
Protest I Spy
Dot to dot
Anti-racist word search
Black history unscramble
And more!
Get your hands on it today by heading to firstnamebasis.org/store!
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
Rachel’s Instagram @3in30podcast
Rachel’s website
Rachel is hosting a FREE masterclass on how to be a less angry mom. Register and learn more at 3in30podcast.com/freeclass
Three of my favorite 3 in 30 episodes are:
• “How to Stop Looking at Your Phone So Much–and Why It Matters with Dr. Katie Penry”
• “How to Be the Mom You Are–Instead of the Mom You Think You Should Be with Julie Bastedo”
• “More Peace, Less Frustration: The Power of Family Systems with Susie Salinas”
My episode on Rachel’s 3 in 30 Podcast: “Teaching Your Kids about Racism & Bias”
Harvard implicit association test
TEDx Talk by Verna Myers, "How to Overcome Our Biases: Walk Boldly Towards Them"
Rachel’s Declutter Your Mother audio course
Join the waitlist for Rachel’s Self-Assured Motherhood program
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Language is always evolving and we need to evolve with it.
Reflecting on the words we’re using and recognizing opportunities to grow and change is a natural (and necessary) part of our anti-racist journeys. It means breaking down and unlearning things that we thought in the past, but the result is language that better aligns with our intent.
So this week we’re taking a look at the term “under-resourced” and discussing why we need to switch it out for something new. If you’ve been around for a while, you’ve already heard me talk about how I changed from using “low-income” to “under-resourced,” but I’ve learned recently that “under-resourced” may not be the most accurate term after all.
In this episode, I share:
• Why I’m now choosing to say “historically exploited communities” or “systemically exploited communities” instead of “under-resourced.”
• More about what it is that causes words and meanings to change.
• The journey I take, the feelings I feel, and the questions I ask myself when I’m considering how my language should change to reflect my anti-racist journey.
Get your Little Allies Activity Book
If you’re looking for activities for your kids or students to do that are both fun and meaningful, we’ve got something for you!
Our Little Allies Activity Book is now available! It’s basically a coloring book that is focused on allyship, and all the activities are based around anti-racism.
The Little Allies Activity Book includes:
Color by number
Protest I Spy
Dot to dot
Anti-racist word search
Black history unscramble
And more!
Get your hands on it today by heading to firstnamebasis.org/store!
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 8, Episode 2: “What is Coded Language?”
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 7: “Service, Not Saviorism”
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 22: “The Danger of Gaslighting”
“The House of Eve” by Sadeqa Johnson
Bite-Sized Black History (Season 1 features Dr. Charles Drew)
A Guide to Coded Language in Education by Class Trouble
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July 26, 2023, is the 33rd anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
If you’re doing the math in your head, let me give you a shortcut: That means the ADA wasn’t passed until 1990. 1990?! It took quite a while for Americans with disabilities to officially be named a protected class as neither the 1964 Civil Rights Act nor the 1965 Voting Rights Act included people with disabilities — and the United States still has a long way to go in making our public spaces, businesses and communities truly accessible.
In honor of the 33rd anniversary, I wanted to invite a very special guest — Amy Webb — on the podcast to teach us about how to talk to children about disabilities.
Amy is a DREAM guest of mine. She exudes passion for all of the things that she does, and that’s just one of the many reasons why I admire her so much.
Amy is an artist, writer, mother and creator of the blog This Little Miggy Stayed Home. As the mother of a disabled daughter, she advocates for the disability community through her writing and Instagram platform. She is the author of two children’s books. Her first, “When Charley Met Emma,” teaches children about disability, friendship and inclusion and her second book, “Awesomely Emma,” is a sequel that teaches the power of self-advocacy. Amy lives with her husband and three beautiful daughters in Ohio.
This interview is full of Amy’s thoughts and wisdom, and she teaches us about:
Identity first vs. person first language.
How to respond when our children point out disabilities.
Why it’s important to never ever touch someone’s wheelchair without asking.
The importance of having a plan for supporting disabled children during emergency situations.
How a place is not accessible if a bathroom is not accessible.
What action steps non-disabled people can take when we come to a place that is not accessible.
The intricacies of the “just ask” philosophy
Get our resource email to learn more about the ADA
July is Disability Pride Month, a time to recognize people with disabilities, their inherent worth and their invaluable contributions, as well as to bring awareness to the ongoing fight for disability rights. July 26 is also the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act being signed into law.
We put together a resource email to help you learn more about the ADA, how you can get involved in disabilities rights advocacy and for ideas on how you can teach children about disabilities.
Head over to firstnamebasis.org/ADA to get the email sent straight to your inbox!
Get your Little Allies Activity Book
If you’re looking for activities for your kids or students to do that are both fun and meaningful, we’ve got something for you!
Our Little Allies Activity Book is now available! It’s basically a coloring book that is focused on allyship, and all the activities are based around anti-racism.
The Little Allies Activity Book includes:
Color by number
Protest I Spy
Dot to dot
Anti-racist word search
Black history unscramble
And more!
Get your hands on it today by heading to firstnamebasis.org/store!
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
Amy Webb’s blog, This Little Miggy Stayed Home
Amy Webb’s Instagram @thislittlemiggy
“When Charley Met Emma,” by Amy Webb
“Awesomely Emma,” by Amy Webb
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Y’all, I’m gettin’ REAL in this episode.
We always talk about how anti-racism is a journey not a destination, and it’s so important to take time to reflect on that journey.
So in today’s episode, I’m sharing part of my journey with you!
You may have heard of the Characteristics of White Supremacy Culture developed by Tema Okun. She is a white woman who has been doing DEI work for more than 30 years, and she developed this list of 15 characteristics of white supremacy culture in the early 1990s, but the list has sort of been revived since 2020.
In this episode, I share the 15 characteristics and more about where they came from but I really zero in on two of them — perfectionism and a sense of urgency — to talk about how I’ve seen them playing out in my own life and use them as a reflection tool.
None of us is immune to white supremacy culture, and I’m no exception. I hope hearing me talk about my own journey gives you the chance to reflect on where you are in your anti-racism journey, including how far you’ve come and where you still want to go.
Invite Jasmine to work with your school!
Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help!
Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker at your next PTA event, want to implement our Ally Elementary curriculum at your school, or need someone to consult with your school and provide teacher trainings, Jasmine is your go-to resource.
Email [email protected] or visit firstnamebasis.org/workwithme for more information!
Get your Little Allies Activity Book
If you’re looking for activities for your kids or students to do that are both fun and meaningful, we’ve got something for you!
Our Little Allies Activity Book is now available! It’s basically a coloring book that is focused on allyship, and all the activities are based around anti-racism.
The Little Allies Activity Book includes:
Color by number
Protest I Spy
Dot to dot
Anti-racist word search
Black history unscramble
And more!
Get your hands on it today by heading to firstnamebasis.org/store!
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
White Supremacy Culture by Tema Okun
One Right Way Along with Perfectionism, Paternalism, and Objectivity by Tema Okun
Sense of Urgency by Tema Okun
“Tema Okun on Her Mythical Paper on White Supremacy,” Deconstructed Podcast
Bevelyn Afor Ukah
Song Credit: “Clapping Music” by BrightestAvenue and “Sunshine” by lemonmusicstudio
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Parents of Black children are all too familiar with “The Talk.”
“The Talk” where they teach their kids not to have their hands in their pockets at a store. “The Talk” where they teach their kids how to act around police in an attempt to keep themselves safe. “The Talk” where they teach their kids about the racism they’re already experiencing and will continue to experience.
But the truth is, “The Talk” isn’t something that only families with Black children should be having — it’s something white children and other Children of Color should be hearing about as well so they can be part of the solution.
And this week on the podcast, I have a powerful interview with author Alicia D. Williams to talk about “The Talk,” which is the subject and title of her new children’s book.
Alicia is an award-winning author of books that offer understanding, empathy, hope and inspiration, including “The Talk,” which received a Coretta Scott King Author Honor. She is a graduate of the MFA program at Hamline University and an oral storyteller in the African American tradition, and she lives in Charlotte, North Carolina.
In the interview, we talk about:
The story behind her book “The Talk”
Why white children and other Children of Color need to have the talk as well
Tips for how to have the talk
How to teach children about the police
How to talk to kids about the dangers of racism while also helping them feel safe
Invite Jasmine to work with your school!
Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help!
Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker at your next PTA event, want to implement our Ally Elementary curriculum at your school, or need someone to consult with your school and provide teacher trainings, Jasmine is your go-to resource.
Email [email protected] or visit firstnamebasis.org/workwithme for more information!
Get your Little Allies Activity Book
If you’re looking for activities for your kids or students to do that are both fun and meaningful, we’ve got something for you!
Our Little Allies Activity Book is now available! It’s basically a coloring book that is focused on allyship, and all the activities are based around anti-racism.
The Little Allies Activity Book includes:
Color by number
Protest I Spy
Dot to dot
Anti-racist word search
Black history unscramble
And more!
Get your hands on it today by heading to firstnamebasis.org/store!
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
Alicia’s website
Alicia’s Instagram account @authoraliciadwilliams
“The Talk” by Alicia D. Williams
All of Alicia’s books on the First Name Basis Bookshop
“Watering flowers while Black: A pastor shares his story of wrongful arrest,” by Jonathan Franklin, NPR
Song Credit: “Clapping Music” by BrightestAvenue and “Sunshine” by lemonmusicstudio
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You probably learned in school all about the story of Francis Scott Key watching the “rockets red glare” and “bombs bursting in air” as a prisoner on a British warship and turning the experience into “The Star Spangled Banner.” But, in reality, there is a lot more to this story than you learned about in history class — and a lot of what you did learn in school was false.
In this replay of one of our Untold Stories episodes, we unpack the man behind “The Star Spangled Banner,” how it became our National Anthem, and whether it truly represents American values. It’s the perfect episode to revisit for the Fourth of July holiday.
Juneteenth Jubilee
Juneteenth was on June 19th, but there is still time to celebrate — in fact, the Fourth of July is a great time to talk about Juneteenth! We have an exciting program to help you celebrate! Juneteenth Jubilee gives you everything you need to have a meaningful Juneteenth celebration dinner.
It includes a cookbook, a cooking show with my dad, a meal planner, reflection questions and more! Trust me, this is something your family is going to want — both for the yummy food and for the impactful conversations.
Even if you didn’t celebrate on the actual day of Juneteenth, it’s not too late to take the time to celebrate and reflect. So click here to invest in this resource to create a meaningful celebration for your family!
Invite Jasmine to work with your school!
Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help!
Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker at your next PTA event, want to implement our Ally Elementary curriculum at your school, or need someone to consult with your school and provide teacher trainings, Jasmine is your go-to resource.
Email [email protected] or visit firstnamebasis.org/workwithme for more information!
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
Annotated National Anthem
“The Short History of the War of 1812 in Maryland”
“Star Spangled Bigotry: The Hidden Racist History of the National Anthem” by Jason Johnson
“What So Proudly We Hail,” Documentary from Morgan State University
“Francis Scott Key Opposed ‘Land of the Free’” by Jefferson Morley, Zinn Education Project
“Where’s the Debate of Francis Scott Key’s Slaveholding Legacy” by Christopher Wilson, Smithsonian Magazine
“Star Spangled Banner Born From a Drinking Song 200 Years Ago,” NPR
“The Fight for the Anthem” by Felicity Knox, Towson University
Oscar Stanton De Priest
“Mississippi Lawmakers Pass Resolution Paving Way to Remove Confederate Symbol from State Flag” by Brittany Shammas, The Washington Post
Song Credit: “Clapping Music” by BrightestAvenue and “Sunshine” by lemonmusicstudio
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Happy Pride my friends, especially to the LGBTQ+ members in our community!
To celebrate Pride, I wanted to share an episode from my Bite-Sized Black History program that features a Black American who was LGBTQ+.
So today, we’re learning about Glenn Burke, who was the first openly gay Major League Baseball player!
Glenn Burke was an amazing athlete and always the life of the party. He wasn’t afraid to be his authentic self, even when people were discriminating against him. He is even credited with creating the high-five!
Glenn’s life was cut short by AIDS, and I’ve included in this episode some insights and lessons I learned from an LGBTQ+ activist for talking to kids about AIDS, which I hope are helpful to you as a parent, teacher or caregiver.
And I hope by listening to Glenn’s story and reflecting on his life that we can be part of creating change so that others don’t have to go through the same things he did.
Get your FREE coloring page to go along with the episode
Glenn Burke’s story is part of my Bite-Sized Black History program, where I feature 28 different Black Americans who you may have heard of but who have largely been overlooked in the history books.
Each person is featured with a mini podcast episode, coloring page and reflection questions to help the kiddos in your life really learn about these amazing people in a meaningful way.
And to go along with this episode, I’m giving away the coloring page and questions that go along with Glenn Burke’s episode!
Head over to firstnamebasis.org/mlb to get your copy sent straight to your inbox, and be sure to head over to firstnamebasis.org/blackhistory to learn more about Bite-Sized Black History.
Invite Jasmine to work with your school!
Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help!
Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker at your next PTA event, want to implement our Ally Elementary curriculum at your school, or need someone to consult with your school and provide teacher trainings, Jasmine is your go-to resource.
Email [email protected] or visit firstnamebasis.org/workwithme for more information!
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 6, Episode 4: “Say This, Not That When Someone Comes Out to You” with Elena Joy Thurston
Listen to this letter that Billy Bean, the second openly gay player in the MLB, wrote to Glenn.
Watch Glenn Burke up to bat in the 1977 World Series.
Resources for teaching children about HIV/AIDS:
This video explains what HIV is.
Here is a StoryCorps episode about losing family during the AIDS epidemic
This video is about how to protect yourself and others from HIV.
This video is about what it’s like to live with HIV.
This video is a segment from the Today Show called “Looking Back on 40 Years of the AIDS Epidemic.”
The Reagan administration’s response to the AIDS epidemic was rooted in homophobia. You’ll see that through this video.
I really love amaze.org for all of the different topics they cover about sexual health.
Song Credit: “Clapping Music” by BrightestAvenue and “Sunshine” by lemonmusicstudio
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This episode is a special one to me, one dedicated to all of the Black and Brown moms out there.
A lot of my Black and Brown friends who are stay-at-home moms in the thick of it with tiny kiddos have told me that they feel like they’re not doing enough to contribute to the anti-racism movement.
For my friends and anyone else in this community who reads that and thinks “that’s me!” I have a message for you that I hope you hear loud and clear: Being a Black or Brown stay-at-home mother is an act of resistance, an act that is SO IMPORTANT to the movement.
Please note that I am not putting down working moms down at all! I AM a working mom, and my mom was a working mom. I just don’t think Black and Brown moms in particular don’t hear enough that they are part of the movement and that what they are doing in their homes is such an important act toward justice and anti-racism.
Press play on the episode to hear more about what I mean. It’s one you’re not going to want to miss!
Invite Jasmine to work with your school!
Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help!
Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker at your next PTA event, want to implement our Ally Elementary curriculum at your school, or need someone to consult with your school and provide teacher trainings, Jasmine is your go-to resource.
Email [email protected] for more information!
Check out our summer sale
Ally Elementary Jr., Ally Elementary and Juneteenth Jubilee are all available RIGHT NOW! And to make that news even better, we’re running a HUGE sale now through June 23!
With Juneteenth right around the corner, you can get $25 off Juneteenth Jubilee to help you plan the perfect Juneteenth Dinner.
Or you can get $75 off Ally Elementary Jr. or Ally Elementary, and when you purchase either of those programs, you’ll get Juneteenth Jubilee FOR FREE!
No coupon code needed — the deal will automatically load itself into your cart.
If you’re interested in bringing anti-racist education into your home or classroom, now is the time to get them! Summer is a great time to start using these programs in your home or to prepare to use them in your classroom.
Head over to firstnamebasis.org/allyelementary to learn more or to get the programs!
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2, Episode 26: “My Working Mom: Chasing Her Dreams”
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2, Episode 14: “What Is Privilege And What Do I Do With It?”
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 4, Episode 8: “Can We Talk About White Privilege?”
“White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack” by Peggy McIntosh
Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN
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Did you read the title of this episode? It’s a doozy!
As convoluted as “The Untold Story of the Story That I Told” is, I couldn’t resist calling this newest episode that because of the WILD ride I went on making it.
Years ago I made an eBook called “Rise and Resist” where I highlighted five different Black people who were alive around the time of Juneteenth. I told their stories and really wanted people to use this eBook to be able to share stories of Black resistance with children and students.
I was planning on using one of those stories in today’s episode as a way to illustrate how talking to kids about slavery can be complicated, but when I opened the book, I was astounded. I could not believe some of the stuff I wrote!
There were things in there that I would never say today — things I would cringe about if someone else said them, but I double cringed knowing that I wrote them!
So this episode is a little bit of what I had planned, but also a little bit of me correcting what I got totally wrong.
I hope this episode reminds you how anti-racism is a journey. It’s about growth. And the best thing we can do is keep moving forward and keep trying to grow. Sometimes we’ll be in a position where our growth is evident, even if it’s a little embarrassing, but it’s worth it. If we’re not trying to make change, speaking up and telling stories, then we might miss the opportunity to try to make things right — which is something I’m trying to do today!
Invite Jasmine to work with your school!
Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help!
Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker at your next PTA event, want to implement our Ally Elementary curriculum at your school, or need someone to consult with your school and provide teacher trainings, Jasmine is your go-to resource.
Email [email protected] for more information!
Check out our Summer Sale!
We have a surprise for you — Ally Elementary Jr., Ally Elementary and Juneteenth Jubilee are all available RIGHT NOW! And to make that news even better, we’re running a HUGE sale now through June 23!
With Juneteenth right around the corner, you can get $25 off Juneteenth Jubilee to help you plan the perfect Juneteenth Dinner.
Or you can get $75 off Ally Elementary Jr. or Ally Elementary, and when you purchase either of those programs, you’ll get Juneteenth Jubilee FOR FREE!
No coupon code needed — the deal will automatically load itself into your cart.
If you’re interested in bringing anti-racist education into your home or classroom, now is the time to get them! Summer is a great time to start using these programs in your home or to prepare to use them in your classroom.
Head over to firstnamebasis.org/allyelementary to learn more or to get the programs!
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
First Name Basis Bookshop
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 1, Episode 3: “Talking to Your Children About Slavery”
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 26: “What is Juneteenth and How Can I Celebrate?”
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 3, Episode 7: “Service, Not Saviorism”
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 5, Episode 7: “The Untold Story of Rosa Parks”
“How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America,” by Clint Smith
“They Were Her Property: White Women as Slave Owners in the American South,” by Stephanie E. Jones-Rogers
“The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story,” by Nicole Hannah-Jones
“Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America,” by Ibram X. Kendi
Juneteenth Strawberry Lemonade Cards by First Name Basis
Richmond was the second largest city in the South when Virginia seceded
Virginia was the largest Confederate state
NAACP Culpeper Branch style guide for writing and teaching about slavery
“Against Wind and Tide: The African American Struggle against the Colonization Movement,” by Ousmane Power-Greene
“How a Movement to Send Formerly Enslaved People to Africa Created Liberia,” by Becky Little, History.com
Elizabeth Van Lew, American Battlefield Trust
Elizabeth L. Van Lew, Library of Virginia
“American Police,” Throughline Podcast, NPR
Article about Mary Jane Richards dated Oct. 7, 1865 in The Anglo-African
Info about the history of The Anglo-African
Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN
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I’ve been thinking a lot about coded language lately.
If you’re unfamiliar with that term, coded language is when someone is talking negatively about a marginalized group without explicitly saying who they’re talking about — but the “code” is that other people in the dominant culture know exactly who they’re talking about.
While coded language is seemingly neutral, it is actually very harmful. In this episode, I share the story from my own life that is the reason why coded language has been on my mind, and you’ll also hear:
What coded language is generally
What racist coded language is specifically
What to do when you hear racist coded language
Break down a few examples of codes language
Invite Jasmine to work with your school!
Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help!
Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker at your next PTA event, want to implement our Ally Elementary curriculum at your school, or need someone to consult with your school and provide teacher trainings, Jasmine is your go-to resource.
Email [email protected] or head to firstnamebasis.org/workwithme for more information!
Check out our Summer Sale!
We have a surprise for you — Ally Elementary Jr., Ally Elementary and Juneteenth Jubilee are all available RIGHT NOW! And to make that news even better, we’re running a HUGE sale now through June 23!
With Juneteenth right around the corner, you can get $25 off Juneteenth Jubilee to help you plan the perfect Juneteenth Dinner.
Or you can get $75 off Ally Elementary Jr. or Ally Elementary, and when you purchase either of those programs, you’ll get Juneteenth Jubilee FOR FREE!
No coupon code needed — the deal will automatically load itself into your cart.
If you’re interested in bringing anti-racist education into your home or classroom, now is the time to get them! Summer is a great time to start using these programs in your home or to prepare to use them in your classroom.
Head over to firstnamebasis.org/allyelementary to learn more or to get the programs!
Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced in the Episode
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 5, Episode 8: “White Children and Uncomfortable History: What Do We Do?”
Definition of coded language from Language, Please
“7 Harmful Racial Discourse Practices to Avoid,” National Education Association
“Ten Stages of Genocide,” The Genocide Education Project
Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN
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Bite-sized Black History
Bite-sized Black History is a podcast just for kids that empowers you to teach the little ones you love about brilliant Black Americans who have been largely overlooked by our history books. We featured 28 different people, one for each day of Black History Month! Invest today and use the coupon code BLACKHISTORY15 for 15% off until February 22nd.
Buy Bite-Sized Black History!
We take purchase orders! If your a teacher or librarian interested in submitting a purchase order please email us at [email protected]
Check out all 28 episodes of Bite-Sized Black History below!
Season 1 Episodes
Episode 1: Wilma Rudolph
Episode 2: Richard & Mildred Loving
Episode 3: Garrett Morgan
Episode 4: The Hines Brothers
Episode 5: Claudette Colvin
Episode 6: Sidney Poitier
Episode 7: Charles Drew
Episode 8: Marie Van Brittan Brown
Episode 9: Bayard Rustin
Episode 10: Norma Merrick Sklarek
Episode 11: Bessie Blount
Episode 12: Ella Baker
Season 2 Episodes:
Episode 1: Dr. Debi Thomas
Episode 2: Mary J. Wilson
Episode 3: Ronald McNair
Episode 4: Eartha Kitt
Episode 5: Azellia White
Episode 6: Dr. Kenneth & Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark
Episode 7: Lyda Newman
Episode 8: Gwen Ifill
Episode 9: CJ Jones
Episode 10: Marva Collins
Episode 11: Ernestine Eckstein
Episode 12: Charles L. Sifford
Grand Finale Episodes:
Episode 1: Gerald "Jerry" Lawson
Episode 2: Lois Curtis
Episode 3: Glenn Burke
Episode 4: Eloise Greenfield
Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN
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It’s been a few months since we moved across the country from Arizona to Maryland, and I’ve gotten questions from so many of you wondering how we like our new home. So this week for our Season 7 finale, my husband Carter and I are giving you all the details!
We’re telling you all about our opinions on the East Coast, things we miss about Arizona, how we’ve made friends and what we like most about our new surroundings.
Plus, I’m giving some exciting updates about some changes to the podcast next season and what you can expect from First Name Basis in the coming months. Press play to hear it!
Invite Jasmine to work with your school!
Are you a parent or teacher who wants to help your school turn good intentions into positive action by making anti-racist education a priority? First Name Basis is here to help!
Jasmine Bradshaw, the host and founder of the First Name Basis Podcast, is an anti-racist educator and former second-grade teacher who has a passion for helping schools make real change. Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker at your next PTA event, want to implement our Ally Elementary curriculum at your school, or need someone to consult with your school and provide teacher trainings, Jasmine is your go-to resource.
Head to firstnamebasis.org/workwithme or email [email protected] for more information!
Articles, Studies & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 6, Episode 7: “We Are Moving Across the Country”
About Progress Podcast: “The Science of Making (and Keeping) Friends as an Adult” with Dr. Marisa G. Franco
Shameless Mom Podcast: “Kat Vellos: Secrets to Cultivating Better Friendships”
Our realtor in Maryland, Mac McCord
My photographer friend Molly Hunter
Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN
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When we really take a moment to step back and think, it’s easy to agree that Jesus had brown skin because he was from the Middle East. If that’s the case, why is Christ so often depicted as white with light skin, hair, and eyes?
In this episode we uncover the roots of white Jesus, explain the impact this depiction has made on us and our communities, and discuss why it’s important to use more accurate depictions of Christ in your home.
First Name Basis Patreon Community
Support First Name Basis and our mission to create anti-racist communities by joining our Patreon community! Members of our Patreon community come together once a month for a Q-and-A session or a Policy Party to learn more. For Q-and-A sessions, Patreon members ask me and my husband Carter their pressing questions about anti-racism, inclusion and what’s going on in the world. For Policy Parties, we invite community experts to help all of us take our values into our communities and make change to policies relevant to their area of expertise. Trust me, both of these added opportunities to learn are opportunities you don’t want to miss! To learn more about becoming a Patreon member, visit patreon.com/firstnamebasis.
Articles, Studies & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2, Episode 24: “Cancel Culture Part 3: Removing Statues”
First Name Basis Podcast, Season 2, Episode 15: “Diversity & Inclusion In LDS Art”
“Where Did ‘White Jesus’ Come From?” On the Media podcast
“‘Color of Christ’: A Story of Race and Religion in America,” Terry Gross interview with Edward Blum, NPR
“How Jesus Became White And Why It’s Time To Cancel That” by Emily McFarlan Miller, Religion News Service
“What’s The Difference Between Puritans and Pilgrims?” by Dave Roos, History.com
“The Harlem Renaissance,” History.com
“Colonel Henry Stanley Todd, The Priory, and the Nazarene” by Claudia S. Fortunato
Psychologist Simon Howard from Marquette University
“Dylann Roof Appeals Death Penalty in South Carolina Church Massacre” The Associated Press
“Archaeologists In Turkey Believe They Are Digging Up The Original Santa Claus,” by Ephrat Livni. Quartz
Megyn Kelly: Jesus & Santa Are White
Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN
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