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Critical Consciousness and Critical Race Theory as Tools for Minoritized, Racialized, and Immigrant Families

In memory of our immigrant fathers, the late  John Kunle Awokoya and Taverekere "Kanti" Srikantaiah.

Navigating your journey: Critical tools and resources for immigrant families is a two-part blog series, dedicated by Dr. Janet Awokoya and Dr. Deepa Srikantaiah to their first-generation immigrant fathers.  

The blogs highlight how racism and xenophobia remain a cause of concern for immigrants in the United States, particularly in terms of financial security and access to resources and opportunities.  The blog also mentions specific examples of violence and discrimination faced by immigrants of color, and emphasizes the ongoing nature of this problem, illustrating how systemic racism affects the lives of immigrants. The series intends to explore different perspectives and resources for immigrant families to navigate their journey in the U.S. The blog also gives parents important critical tools to help them deal with racism and xenophobia in the US.

Part I:  Navigating your journey: Critical tools and resources for immigrant families

Part II:  Navigating your journey: Critical tools and resources for immigrant families


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