Podcast appearances and mentions of jasmine bradshaw

We've got some changes coming at First Name Basis! I started the First Name Basis Podcast back in 2019 when I looked at my tiny daughter and wanted to make the world a better place for her — a place that would be more inclusive, kind and anti-racist.  In the past almost 5 years, we've created this beautiful community where we've had so many hard but productive conversations both on social media and through the podcast. As I prepare to welcome our third little one into our family, it feels like time to change how a few things are done here at First Name Basis, including: Putting the podcast on hold so I can focus on my consulting clients. Transitioning all of our paid resources to only be available for purchase by schools and community organizations for now. Changing the way we deliver our paid resources to those who have already invested in them. Running a sale with the biggest discounts we've ever offered! Listen in to hear all of the details! Thank you for being here with me in this work. These last 5 years have been a dream come true, and I'm excited to continue the work in this new way. And don't worry — I don't think I'll be able to stay away from my podcast microphone forever. As always, I am SO GLAD that you are here. You are what has made First Name Basis what it is.   Don't miss our big sale! If you have been waiting to purchase any of our paid resources, now is your final chance to do so before they're put to bed for the next few years. We're offering BIG discounts, and the sooner you buy, the bigger the discount you get! From now until July 1, you can use the code FNB50 for 50% off any of our products. **This is the biggest discount we will offer during the sale, so don't wait to snag what you've had your eye on!** From July 2 until July 8, use the code FNB40 for 40% off! And from July 9 until July 15, use the code FNB30 for 30% off! So don't wait to snag those products you've been keeping your eye on! Head over to firstnamebasis.org/resources to learn more.   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 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 to parent education events, Jasmine is your go-to anti-bias and anti-racist education resource. Email hello@firstnamebasis.org or visit firstnamebasis.org/workwithme for more information.   Song credit: “Clapping Music” by BrightestAvenue and “Sunshine” by lemonmusicstudio

This is a Greatest Hits episode especially chosen in celebration of Juneteenth which is today, June 19th. This interview is from the first time I interviewed Jasmine in 2020. Little did I know that she would become a trusted friend and colleague. Jasmine is the first race educator from whom I learned about Juneteenth, well before it became a national holiday. I am sharing this episode with you in hopes that you talk to your kids about race today in celebration of Juneteenth.   Jasmine Bradshaw is a researcher, educator, and podcaster who truly believes that creating a more loving, inclusive, and just society starts within the sacred walls of our homes. Her podcast, First Name Basis, exists to give parents the tools they need to teach their children about race, religion, and culture. Her community makes parents feel empowered and gives them the confidence they need to create lasting change in their sphere of influence. Listen in to hear Jasmine share: Why and how race exists as a social construct How to have early conversations about race and skin tone with your kids How to lay the groundwork for conversations about race in order to have deeper, more difficult conversations with kids as they get older How to talk to your child's school about their efforts toward diversity and inclusion How to talk to your child's school about the versions of American history they teach How to be a better anti-racist in order to teach your children to be anti-racists How you can move from good intentions to confident action in your anti-racism work Links mentioned:  Connect with Jasmine: Firstnamebasis.org Jasmine's Podcast: First Name Basis Jasmine on IG Join Jasmine's Patreon: patreon.com/firstnamebasis First Name Basis Juneteenth Episode: What is Juneteenth? Purchase Juneteenth Jubilee at the First Name Basis Online Store Teaching Tolerance Resources: https://www.tolerance.org/ We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://shamelessmom.com/sponsor Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Follow Jasmine on Instagram @firstname.basis Jasmine's book recommendations First Name Basis podcast Jasmine Bradshaw is an anti-racist educator, educational consultant, podcaster and founder of First Name Basis, a business that specializes in giving adults the tools they need to teach kids to be anti-bias, anti-racist and inclusive. Jasmine uses her first-hand experience as a former teacher, as a mom of two young children, and as a Black bi-racial woman to inform her work. She collaborates with schools across the country to implement anti-racist curriculum and to train teachers to foster an anti-bias classroom environment. She is also the creator of multiple anti-racist educational resources, including her Bite-Sized Black History, Ally Elementary Jr., Ally Elementary and Ally Jr. High (coming winter 2023) curriculum for students and the First Name Basis Podcast — which has a library of over 130 episodes and more than 800,000 downloads — for parents and educators. When Jasmine isn't working, she enjoys embroidery, attending library story time with her daughters and watching “The Office.”

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 hello@firstnamebasis.org 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  

Today's episode is a special one in honor of Martin Luther King Day, which just passed last week, and Black History Month, which is about to begin in February. This episode is a conversation I had with my dear friend Jasmine Bradshaw on her podcast, First Name Basis.  I think you're going to love it. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/338-racism  Episode sponsors: Fabric by Gerber Life: Life insurance designed by parents for parents to help you get a high quality surprisingly affordable term life insurance policy in less than 10 minutes. Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 hello@firstnamebasis.org 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

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 hello@firstnamebasis.org 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

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 hello@firstnamebasis.org 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  

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 hello@firstnamebasis.org 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

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 hello@firstnamebasis.org 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 

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 hello@firstnamebasis.org 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

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 hello@firstnamebasis.org 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  

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 hello@firstnamebasis.org 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

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 hello@firstnamebasis.org 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

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 hello@firstnamebasis.org 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

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 hello@firstnamebasis.org 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  

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 hello@firstnamebasis.org 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

So many of us are on a journey to untangle misguided and harmful messages about race. If you're a parent, you're likely raising yourself and your kids to be anti-racist at the same time. And that can feel overwhelming! Where do I start? What if I say something wrong?Lucky for us, Jasmine Bradshaw is here to help us on that journey. Jasmine is an anti-racist educator, educational consultant, podcaster and founder of First Name Basis, a business that specializes in giving adults the tools they need to teach kids to be anti-bias, anti-racist and inclusive. Jasmine uses her first-hand experience as a former teacher, as a mom of two young children, and as a Black bi-racial woman to inform her work. She collaborates with schools across the country to implement anti-racist curriculum and to train teachers to foster an anti-bias classroom environment. She is also the creator of multiple anti-racist educational resources, including her Ally Elementary and Ally Elementary Jr. curriculum for students and the First Name Basis Podcast.To connect with Jasmine:IG: @firstname.basisWebsite: https://firstnamebasis.org/Let's get in touch!To connect, follow on IG @sociallymisguidedpodcastIf you feel you know someone who would be an amazing guest for our show, send us an email at sociallymisguidedpocast@gmail.comRemember to subscribe to this show and share on social media. It helps us get the name out there and build this amazing community!

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 hello@firstnamebasis.org 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 

We all know that 2020 was a wake-up call for a lot of people. It was a time of reflection, a time of change (hopefully), and a time where schools all over seemed to prioritize inclusion by drafting diversity statements. But here we are in 2022, and I find myself asking: Have the diversity statements made a difference? It's not enough for a school to just have a diversity statement up on its website — administrators, teachers, parents and students must be doing the work to make sure the values in that statement are actually reflected in how the school is run. Dr. Renata Williams knows first hand what it's like to help a school turn a diversity statement into a reality, and she came onto the podcast this week to help us learn how we can help our schools do the same. Dr. Williams is an education administrator with over a decade of experience who is currently the Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Mercersburg Academy in Pennsylvania — the first person to hold this position at the school. She's worked with administrators at the school to design a comprehensive strategic diversity, equity and inclusion plan for everyone from faculty to students.  In this episode, Dr. Williams helps us understand: How we can help teachers feel supported as they integrate anti-racism curriculum into their teaching. How to embrace and foster students' budding activism. How parents, teachers and administrators can work together to make diversity statements have real impact at a school. The value outside experts can bring into helping a school prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion.   Invite Jasmine to speak at 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/speaking or email hello@firstnamebasis.org for more information!   Articles, Studies, & Podcasts Referenced In The Episode  First Name Basis Podcast, Season 7, Episode 6: “Age Appropriate Anti-Racism” Get in touch with Dr. Williams at williamsr@mercersburg.edu     Song Credit: “Sleeper” by Steve Adams” and “Dive Down” by VYEN

Repeatedly, we see news stories that cover societal trauma surrounding the topic or influenced by race issues. How do you talk about these things with your kids in productive ways? What do you expose them to and how do you help them process these events in healthy ways?

We sit down with Jasmine Bradshaw to talk about kids and parental anxieties around pop culture.

Today, Bridget chats with Jasmine Bradshaw an anti-racist educator, podcaster and mother.When Jasmine was pregnant with her first child, she dove into anti-racism research and realized that there was a large divide between the world of academia and practical application. Jasmine launched the podcast First Name Basis to provide resources and tips for families. Her resources help parents and children engage in developmentally appropriate conversations about race, religion and differences to help parents raise the next generation to be more anti-racist.Links Referenced in the Episode:NeighborSchools Blog- Don't have time to listen? Read the blog with highlights from Jasmine's episode First Name Basis- Jasmine's PodcastAnti-Racist Experts- @proftriciarose and Ta-Nehisi CoatesAnti-Bias Education for Young Children and Ourselves by Louise Derman-Sparks- a book that Jasmine references in the episodeAlly Elementary- Jasmine's resources and curriculum. A roadmap for raising the courageous, anti-racist allies our communities need.A Bit of Optimism- The episode of Simon Sinek's podcast featuring Omar Brownson about gratitude that Bridget refers toFlecks of Gold Journal- a journal that Jasmine recommends to help you focus on those golden moments of motherhoodRapid Fire Responses: Mom Gear- Itzy Ritzy Diaper bagWho to Follow - @britthawthorneWhat's on your Nightstand- Flecks of Gold Journal 

Join us in conversation with Jasmine Bradshaw of the First Name Basis podcast as we explore the necessary work of anti-racism in the LDS Church. This week, the Come Follow Me manual focuses on Declarations 2, which ended the racist priesthood and temple ban against Black folks in the 1970s. Jasmine shares the importance of continuing our anti-racism education and efforts, understanding that Declaration 2 was not the end of systemic racism in the LDS church. When we understand the importance of small progress, prioritizing relationship, and seeing the hand of God in the work of justice, we can be effective in our anti-racism practice. Connect with Jasmine on her podcast, The First Name Basis Podcast, find free resources at www.firstnamebasis.org, and sign up for anti-racist education courses for kids at www.allyelementary.com!   The transcript for this episode is available at www.thefaithfulfeminists.com  

Jasmine Bradshaw is a researcher, anti-racist educator, and podcaster who truly believes that creating a more loving, inclusive, and just society starts within the sacred walls of our homes. Her podcast, First Name Basis, exists to give parents and caregivers the tools they need to raise anti-racist families. Each week we wrestle with hard questions and use the answers to create the world we want. A world where every single one of our children can be exactly who they are and reach their full potential. She hopes her community makes parents feel empowered and gives them the confidence they need to create lasting change in their sphere of influence. I asked Jasmine to return to the show when I learned that she has a new online course opening up for enrollment, Ally Elementary.  I know how invested you all are in raising anti racist children, so I asked Jasmine to come back to talk about how we can talk to our kids about race in an ongoing conversation - because anti racism work is work that has no final destination.  While this is a heavy topic, Jasmine and I still manage to bring you a few good laughs.  I hope you'll learn a few things in this conversation and be inspired to keep the conversation going in Jasmine's Ally Elementary course. Listen in to hear Jasmine share: Why anti-racist parenting is so critical for our children Why anti racist education is controversial and why not talking about it perpetuates racism Exact steps to take when your child (inevitably) says something racist The 5 B's of upholding anti racism in your family How to have curious conversations around race and bias with other people Why it's the role of white people, not Black people, to call out discrimation, bias and harm when it happens The importance of calling out systems of oppression as the problem around race - not skin color Links mentioned: First Name Basis podcast episode: Critical Race Theory First Name Basis podcast episode: Oh No! My Child Said Something Racist Free Race Talk Road Map: First Name Basis Get on the WaitList for Ally Elementary Connect with Jasmine First Name Basis on IG First Name Basis on Patreon

Critical Race Theory is the debate of the day and lots of adults want to dispense with memory culture. But that would be a mistake. Giving our kids a false sense of historical infallibility is handing them a legacy suck. Listen to learn the importance of memory culture.Hear more about the German idea of memory culture in a bonus episode from Season 3. https://www.spreaker.com/user/jgumbel/george-floydListen to Jasmine Bradshaw's episode on Critical Race Theory in School on her podcast, First Name Basis. http://firstnamebasis.org/critical-race-theory-in-school/ Follow Jasmine on Instagram, instagram.com/firstname.basis/A challenging and all around great soundtrack for memory culture in America is the Daybreak EP from Flame, https://open.spotify.com/album/7q1AIaKh9ra0z3CBqThtOK?si=rMBIRQuzT1qe3hUMPEthjw&dl_branch=1. Follow Flame on Twitter at https://twitter.com/Flame314Listen to my Spotify playlist, The American Dream, at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0l3M40lO4JRRMlkQHE0C4J What's stopping you from estate planning? Take a quiz to find out and get a free tool to help you move forward, delivered right to your inbox. https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/60f0db7bb01a350017cd4541

**TRIGGER WARNING** This week the hosts are joined by educator and host of first name basis podcast, Jasmine Bradshaw. Jasmine dives right in sharing her passion for teaching children about race, strategies on how to raise actively anti racist children, gas-lighting and critical race theory. They discuss how taking a self inventory of our own bias can lead to important and necessary conversations with our children. Alexis opens up about how vital Jasmine's podcast has been for her personally as a bi-racial woman and mother. Amanda discusses the importance our children hold when it comes to creating change, while also speaking on where the responsibility lies in educating about race. . Links mentioned in today's episode: https://firstnamebasis.libsyn.com https://instagram.com/firstname.basis?utm_medium=copy_link https://brightboxes.shop/ Use code: Cosleeping --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/coffeeandcosleeping/support

On our podcast, through our book club, and our Facebook and Instagram posts, we've really focused our efforts and energy on following President Nelson's plea for us to lead out in racial justice.  This week I got the chance to speak with a woman named Darci who lives in Saratoga Springs, Utah.  She has adopted children of different races and talked to me about what it has been like raising them in a very White part of the country.   As you listen, I hope you feel the importance of speaking and educating our children around race.  After the conversation was over, Darci and I talked about ways we can help educate our children.  One of my favorite resources on how to teach children about race and racial justice is a podcast called First Name Basis hosted by Jasmine Bradshaw.  Feel free to look it up and take a listen there. 

In this bonus episode, we're on with educator and researcher Jasmine Bradshaw of First Name Basis to talk about her ministry in teaching parents how to talk to their children about race, religion, and culture.