This engaging exhibition space encourages families
to connect with each other around questions of
fairness in the world, and express themselves
through guided identity exploration. You, Me, We addresses an urgent need in our society for
self-reflection, in order to disrupt bias and build
empathy for one another. In response to and in
support of needs identified by parents and
caregivers, You, Me, We o ffers adults thoughtful
guidance and tools to more deeply engage with children in their lives as they begin to perceive,
explore, and question topics such as identity, stereotyping, discrimination, and more. The Exhibit
You, Me, We is a shared exhibition experience for families to connect around questions of identity and bias in the world around us. Through interactive experiences, self-reflection, and guided dialog, this exhibition addresses an urgent need in our society to disrupt hate, build empathy, and explore ways to strengthen our communities together.
Identity and Bias
This shared experience presents a rich opportunity to interrupt and counteract bias development before it takes root. When people, children and adults, feel a strong sense of positive personal identity and belonging within society, they become better able to identify and address issues of injustice. Here, we celebrate children’s keen and innate sense of fairness and justice as inspiration to make a better community and world.
Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Grounded in research about identity, bias and empathy, You, Me, We supports adults with resources and tools to more deeply connect with children in their lives, share stories of identity, and explore issues of bias, empathy, and fairness.
You, Me, We is generously supported by:
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Lisbeth Tarlow and Stephen Kay
The Connors Family
Lilly Endowment Inc.
Mass Cultural Council
MassDevelopment
National Endowment for the Humanities
Amazon
Cummings Foundation
Mabel Louise Riley Foundation
The Boston Foundation
Sean McGrath
Susan and Bob Schechter
Sun Life
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
John Hancock
W.K. Kellog Foundation DAF by R. Murguía
Harvard University Asia Center
Anri Wheeler and David Brenninkmeyer
Special thanks to the many community members and Boston Children’s Museum staff (past, present, and future) who contributed to this exhibit.