Talking about race with young children can be difficult. Though adults often think avoiding the subject shields a child from racial issues or racism, the fact remains that children see race, whether it is discussed or not. Parents, educators, caregivers, and community leaders have a responsibility to be proactive in having conversations about race with children and making an intentional effort to help them understand what skin color and other physical characteristics mean in age-appropriate ways.

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In partnership with P.R.I.D.E. and Frick Pittsburgh, join Trying Together for a day of professional development and explore how we, as early childhood educators, afterschool providers, and families, can create a positive environment to discuss race with young children. The day features Dr. Erin N. Winkler, professor of African & African Diaspora Studies and Urban Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Then, participate in two workshops. Workshop presenters include Sheba G., Dr. Aisha White and Medina Jackson from P.R.I.D.E., Wolf Trap teaching artist Celeta Hickman, and Molly Kilbridge from Frick Pittsburgh along with Dr. Kathryn Carroll, Kindergarten teacher at Pittsburgh Faison K-5 . After you register, we will email you for your workshop preferences.

Registration to the UnConference includes registration to the P.R.I.D.E. Speaker Series featuring Dr. Erin Winkler’s keynote on Thursday, September 27, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., at the Frick Pittsburgh. It is highly recommended that UnConference attendees attend this speaker series event.

REGULAR ADMISSION $85.00
This also includes your admission to hear keynote Erin Wrinkler speak on Thursday, September 27th, at The Frick Art and Historical Center at 5:30pm (please not that this is optional and separate registration is required if you choose to attend).

NAEYC OR PENNAEYC MEMBER ADMISSION $75.00
This also includes your admission to hear keynote Erin Wrinkler speak on Thursday, September 27th, at The Frick Art and Historical Center at 5:30pm (please not that this is optional and separate registration is required if you choose to attend).

STUDENT (MUST HAVE VALID STUDENT I.D.) $50.00
This also includes your admission to hear keynote Erin Wrinkler speak on Thursday, September 27th, at The Frick Art and Historical Center at 5:30pm (please not that this is optional and separate registration is required if you choose to attend).