The foundational philosophy of Amazement Square has always been based on treating and respecting everyone the same, regardless of the color of one’s skin, religious belief, gender, lifestyle and ability – thus the museum’s visitor mandate of Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Thinking. The very tenant and fundamentals of our programs and activities have been to promote our visitors working together to accomplish learning objectives that are all inclusive.
Our hearts are broken at what we have seen and heard this past week. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences go out to the families of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and many other of our African American brothers and sisters who have lost their lives in racially motivated tragedies.
We have much work to do and everyone must be a part of the solution. Every life in our nation must be valued, and we must continue to provide opportunities for all people to succeed.
President and CEO
Amazement Square
Resources for families
We want to support our community and our families with resources to begin the conversation of race with our children.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture has a new online portal, Talking About Race
Supporting Kids Of Color In the Wake Of Racialized Violence is a podcast featuring the co-founders of EmbraceRace, parents, teachers and child psychologists.
Are Your Kids Too Young To Talk About Race? is a roundup of research and resources from the Children’s Community School.
CommonSenseMedia.org has a lot of resources, information and media recommendations to help parents spark conversations with their children about race and racism.