Talking to your children about Black History doesn’t have to consist of lectures and parables. Conversations can be sparked by consuming family-friendly media and activities that tackle issues of race and racism in a meaningful way. According to Ramon Stephens, executive director of The Conscious Kid, an organization dedicated to promoting healthy racial identity development in youth, race and racism need to be discussed in order to change views about race. So to get the conversation started, here is a list of ways you can honor Black History Month with your kids. Here at Parade.com, we’re all about sharing products we love with our audience. When you make a purchase on an item seen on this page, we may earn a commission, however, all picks are independently chosen unless otherwise mentioned. 

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Kid Activities To Do for Black History Month:

Here’s a free printable Black History Month kid activities checklist to complete: Next, read Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s quotes.

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