We work alongside early childhood professionals and parents to help children recognize, embrace, and appreciate differences.

Young children today are tomorrow’s leaders.

They will work and live with an increasingly rich diversity of people. Young Hearts Open Minds™ integrates early childhood education best practices and science to help prevent the development of bias, in particular racial bias. This comprehensive program helps young children learn to appreciate and embrace differences so they can have greater academic, social, and career success.

Listen to an overview of Young Hearts Open Minds™ (formerly known as Before Racism).

Learn more about the unique approach of Young Hearts Open Minds™ (formerly known as Before Racism).

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