The death of George Floyd and subsequent demonstrations nationwide have many families discussing racism -- but for many African American parents, "the talk" has long been a necessity in society where their children must learn the dangers of growing up black in the United States. "I don
1 / 2The father of Michael Brown, attending the funeral of his son who was killed by a police officerThe father of Michael Brown, attending the funeral of his son who was killed by a police officer New York - The death of George Floyd and subsequent demonstrations nationwide have many families discussing racism -- but for many African American parents,"the talk" has long been a necessity in society where their children must learn the dangers of growing up black in the United States.
"You can't be too aggressive, too angry. She told me if a police officer stops me just don't say anything and just listen. Even if you're upset -- you cannot show that you're upset." Brittany Everette, a 27-year-old bi-racial mother in Virginia, appealed to Twitter for help knowing if the moment had come to speak to her son.
Joseph West, a partner at the law firm Duane Morris and a father, remembers what his own father told him before he went out for his first drive: he taught careful driving and respecting traffic rules, but also no fast moves in case of a police check, and a deferential tone even in case of an unjustified pull-over.
"There's a very delicate balance that has to take place," he said."You want to provide enough information so that they can make informed decisions about their interactions... while not tamping down the confidence that you want them to have."
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