Raising Change Agents: Practicing Social Justice In Everyday Parenting

Nat Nadha Vikitsreth In Conversation With Ariana Denise Brazier

Apr. 9, 2026 at 11:30pm

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Charis Books is hosting a virtual event featuring Nat Nadha Vikitsreth, author of 'Raising Change Agents: Practicing Social Justice in Everyday Parenting,' in conversation with Ariana Denise Brazier. The event explores how parents can weave social justice actions into their daily routines and raise socially conscious kids.

Why it matters

The event aims to provide parents with the tools and strategies to instill social justice values in their children, empowering them to become change agents. It also addresses the challenges of balancing work, home life, and social justice initiatives as a parent.

The details

The event will feature a conversation between Nat Nadha Vikitsreth, a nationally award-winning decolonized therapist and activist, and Ariana Denise Brazier, a Black queer feminist and community organizer. They will discuss Vikitsreth's book, which offers a framework for parents to incorporate social justice actions into their daily routines and promote their children's development.

  • The event will take place virtually on Zoom on April 9, 2026.
  • Registration is required and the event is free, but a $5-20 donation to support the work of Charis Circle is encouraged.

The players

Nat Nadha Vikitsreth

A dot connector, norm agitator, and lover of liberation who works as a nationally award-winning decolonized therapist, a keynote facilitator, a trans rights activist, and a host of the Come Back to Care Podcast. She is the author of 'Raising Change Agents: Practicing Social Justice in Everyday Parenting'.

Ariana Denise Brazier

A Black queer feminist and smiley sad mom-girl who is a play-driven community-organizer and educator. She is the CEO and President of the nonprofit ATL Parent Like A Boss, Inc. (Parent LAB), whose mission is to enhance generational literacies through play in underserved African American communities.

Charis Books

The venue hosting the virtual event, a bookstore and community space that focuses on feminist, LGBTQ+, and social justice-oriented literature and programming.

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What they’re saying

“Raising Change Agents gives parents the tools they need to weave social justice actions into their daily routines, raise socially conscious kids, and address their own triggers and trauma, helping them become more than performative, take a proactive approach, and teach their kids and themselves to live in alignment with their values, even when they feel overwhelmed with the demands of work and homelife.”

— Nat Nadha Vikitsreth, Author

What’s next

Attendees must register using an email address connected to a Zoom account to attend the virtual event. The event is free, but a $5-20 donation to support the work of Charis Circle is encouraged.

The takeaway

This event provides parents with practical tools and strategies to incorporate social justice values into their everyday parenting, empowering them and their children to become active change agents in their communities.