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June 3, 2020 · 8:11 am

Five Things for Today: June 3, 2020

#BlackLivesMatter

1. Anti-racism resources, including more for parents to help them discuss it with kids.

2. Children’s books that feature black heroes and black-owned bookstores around the country where you can shop for them online.

3. Black-owned restaurants around DC open during COVID-19. Read an interview with food advocate, Anela Malik, who compiled the list.

4. The TOGETHER Program, a FREE program for couples that promotes healthy family relationships, personal well-being, effective parenting, and employment and financial stability in our communities, has a workshop series beginning this evening at 6pm, with two more events taking place June 8 and June 13. Register for free here.

5. How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change by Barack Obama.

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Five Things for Today: June 1, 2020

1. A few resources for talking about racism with kids:
* This very recent USA Today article has guidance on discussing race in the context of what’s happening now.
* On NPR’s All Things Considered, Jennifer Harvey, author of Raising White Kids: Bringing Up Children in a Racially Unjust America, discusses how to talk with white children about racially-charged events.
* From Commonsense Media, How White Parents Can Use Media to Raise Anti-Racist Kids.
* Added thanks to the reader comment below, Talking about Race from the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

2. Tune in to the Kojo Namdi Show today at 12:30pm for the Kojo For Kids segment as bestselling YA author Jason Reynolds talks about racism and the protests. (The Kojo show starts at 12pm, but the segment begins a 12:30pm.)

3. The annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle won’t be taking place on the National Mall this summer, but you can experience it virtually starting today through June 30, with cooking contests, cooking demonstrations, award-winning recipes, three music “stages,” children’s activities, prizes, giveaways, and more.

4. Coronavirus street art.

5. Listening to Black Voices Amid Murder, Violence, Protest, and Pandemic.

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May 31, 2020 · 9:18 am

Five Things for Today: May 31, 2020

A timely message of hope seen on a neighborhood walk

1. Today at 5pm, the Kennedy Center presents The Yo-Yo Mo Show: An Evening of Musical Doodling. All ages are invited to grab some paper and doodling implements and join Mo Willems in doodling as Yo-Yo Ma plays cello to explore ways in which different art forms can inspire each other. Get a glimpse of what to expect here.

2. Many Virginia wineries have reopened, welcoming guests to enjoy their outdoor spaces along with tastings. Most are BYO picnics, and some are even family friendly. Find a list of wineries and more details here. And if you plan to try going, I recommend calling ahead to confirm the status, even if reservations are not required.

3. This evening at 8pm, tune in to Smithsonian’s Project Pride, a virtual concert and digital time capsule celebration of LGBTQ+ Heritage, Culture, and History featuring LGBTQ+ musicians, artists, and allies, as well as highlights from the Smithsonian collections.

4. From the New York Times: The Best Films of 2020 (So Far).

5. Ways to demand justice for George Floyd from wherever you are right now.

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