Joemy Ito-Gates

Joemy Ito-Gates, a second grade teacher in the Bay Area, is the founder and former camp director of FUSION: A Summer Program for Mixed Heritage and Transracially Adopted Youth (fusionprogram.org).

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A little boy whose parents taught him about race and racism

Primer for Talking About Race and Racism

Joemy Ito-Gates and Wei Ming Dariotis - July 9, 2018 - Racial Identity, Transracial

Primer for Talking About Race and Racism

Joemy Ito-Gates and Wei Ming Dariotis - July 9, 2018 - Racial Identity, Transracial

Racism exists, and it’s our job as parents to talk about it with our kids. Start with this glossary of important terms.

Our expert explains why it's important to start talking about racism and race with your adopted child.

Talking About Race and Racism

Joemy Ito-Gates and Wei Ming Dariotis - June 15, 2016 - Racial Identity, Talking, Talking to Kids, Transracial

Racism exists, and it’s our job as parents to talk about it with our kids. Here’s an age-by-age guide to handling those conversations.

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