Name: Colorfull Conversations Race Workshop
Start: 2025-12-19T16:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-19T19:00:00-05:00
Location: 76 N Huron St, Ypsilanti, MI, United States, Michigan 48197

Do you ever feel stuck when your child asks questions about race?
You're not alone. Many parents want to raise children who understand difference, race, and culture - but aren't sure how to start these conversations or worry about saying the wrong thing.
Register for the full session (4 dates) or just a single drop-in!
*Free to attend*
November 14th and 21st in the Off Center
December 12th and 19th in Top Floor Main
Workshop 1: Foundations & Self-Reflection (November 14, 2025)
Join us for an opening circle where we’ll explore our own stories around race and identity. Through journaling, art-making, and facilitated dialogue, we’ll create a foundation of trust and begin examining our earliest memories and awareness around difference. This welcoming space combines wellness practices with community building, perfect whether you’re attending all four workshops or just this one. Leave with your own companion journal to continue the reflection.
Workshop 2: Understanding How We Learn About Race (November 21, 2025)
Dive into how messages about race, identity, and difference shape our lives and the lives of young people. Through reflective exercises and creative activities, we’ll examine the communities we’re part of and consider how to expand our perspectives. This session offers practical tools for having age-appropriate conversations with youth, plus continued journaling and art exploration.
Workshop 3: Learning from Community Voices (December 12, 2025)
Hear from a dynamic panel of scholars, local librarians, and community educators who work directly with young people. Bring your questions about talking with kids and teens about race, finding inclusive resources, and navigating difficult conversations. This interactive session welcomes parents, caregivers, and anyone who wants real-world guidance from people doing this work daily.
Workshop 4: Creating Together (December 19, 2025)
Transform our collective insights into art! We’ll collaborate on designing a vision for a future community project that reflects our learning and hopes for an anti-racist community. Whether you’ve attended previous sessions or this is your first, join us in creating something beautiful and meaningful through art and dialogue. All ideas and artistic abilities welcome, this is about imagination and collective dreaming.