Copenhaver-Johnson: 'White Woman, Mother And Teacher'

In her article, Copenhaver-Johnson, who identifies as “a white woman, mother, and teacher,” explores why white teachers and parents avoiding talking about race with their children. She acknowledges that race and racism is often and readily discussed among people of color, and points out how it is harmful to be silent about important matters. Copenhaver-Johnson explains the importance of white teachers and parents to discuss race and racism, and provides models to help open these conversations.
Copenhaver-Johnson first explores why white teachers and parents don’t talk about race. She explains that it is partly because white people don’t think about race as often or in the way people of color in the United States do. Oftentimes, most white people