As experienced leaders, we believe it is imperative that we confront our personal biases—by explicitly calling attention to the topic of whiteness. In this article, we address three fundamental questions that have influenced our personal and professional development: 

How can white (caucasian) early childhood educators build self-awareness of what it means to be white in a racially diverse society?
How can we manage our capacity for discomfort to confront what it means to be white? 
How can early childhood educators become closer allies, collaborators and agents for change?