Racial Healing Starts With Honest Conversations

By: AALIYAH AMOS, Word in Black (Black Press USA Wire) Families, educators, and mental health experts say affirming identity helps young people process racism without internalizing harm. As a child, Jacinay Coleman-Shelton struggled to understand her racial identity, but her curiosity often led her to ask outspoken questions when racial issues aros

By: Black Press USA

Outlets: New Jersey Urban News

Published: September 7, 2026

Words: 877

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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By: AALIYAH AMOS, Word in Black (Black Press USA Wire)

Families, educators, and mental health experts say affirming identity helps young people process racism without internalizing harm.

As a child, Jacinay Coleman-Shelton struggled to understand her racial identity, but her curiosity often led her to ask outspoken questions when racial issues arose.

Shelton, of both Black and Hispanic heritage, found navigating discussions about race especially complicated.

“Having a space to talk to your family first …

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