Empowering Communities 

Protecting Our Children Together

Learn how to protect children from the psychological harms of racism by building a positive racial identity.
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What's Included? 

Pre-Recorded Sessions 

Learn at your own pace with our pre-recorded sessions. 

Course Workbook

Includes self-reflection exercises, as well as interactive exercises to do with your children.

Reading Materials 

Enhance your knowledge with reading materials that correspond with the lectures. 

Discuss Topics with Others 

Participate in our online forum, share thoughts, ask questions, and increase connection.

Created by

Melissa A. Little 

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Melissa A. Little is an attorney, certified diversity professional and certified mediator.  She has extensive experience working with schools and other organizations as it relates to anti-discrimination laws and compliance matters. Melissa has authored a book, "Protecting Our Children Together: Minimizing the Psychological Harms of Racism", and several diversity and inclusion articles including “Implicit Bias: Be an Advocate for Change”, and “Tumultuous Times Requires Engagement by Young Lawyers.” In 2019, Melissa authored a resolution and report seeking additional funding for in-school mental health supports for students experiencing race-based trauma that was adopted as policy by the American Bar Association.

Course Lessons