New York has always been one of the most dynamic and diverse cities in the world. From language immersion preschools to parades that celebrate backgrounds of all kinds, there is no shortage of opportunities to teach tiny citizens about other countries and cultures. These days, it feels more important than ever to educate our future world leaders about respect and tolerance. Need some ideas on how to get started? Here are some of our favorite NYC spots that promote understanding and appreciation of different races, ethnicities and cultures.
Stonewall National Monument
Taking a trip to Washington Square Park? Be sure to walk by Stonewall National Monument and share how the historic Stonewall Inn helped shape the modern LGBTQ civil rights movement. The Inn’s patrons and employees fought back when New York City police conducted a raid on June 28, 1969. It turned into a six-day-long uprising that marked a significant turning point in the struggle for LGBTQ rights. Earlier this year, President Obama officially designated the Stonewall National Monument, making it the first National Monument designated for an LGBTQ historic site.
Stonewall National Monument
53 Christopher Street
Greenwich Village
Online: nationalparks.org
Photo: nps.gov
What’s your favorite NYC spot to help kids learn about other cultures?
–Michelle McIvor Cohen
