[Rolland]

Here are some ideas:

1. Community Partnerships: Collaborate with local Black organizations and community leaders to understand and address specific needs.

2. Mentorship Programs: Create mentorship opportunities with local Black professionals.

3. <strong style=”background-color: var(–bb-content-background-color); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;”>Cultural Events: Organize events celebrating Black history and achievements.

4. Local Leadership Roles: Encourage students to take leadership roles in community initiatives.

5. <strong style=”background-color: var(–bb-content-background-color); font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit;”>Student Feedback: Involve students in program development and listen to their feedback.

[Oghenekevwe]

We can support Black Students in smaller communities by taking the programs to them, that way we can get familiar with them and build trust in their communities. We can also invite them to Urban areas even if it’s for a day for them to explore other possibilities outside what is brought to them. By doing this we are letting them know there are more outside these small communities.

[Laura]

Hi Oghenekevwe,

Thank you for sharing your ideas on how to support black students in smaller communities outside the GTA! I think this is a very important topic, as someone who lives quite far from the GTA and in a small community. It is so important to acknowledge the lack of resources many vulnerable populations face in smaller areas that are far from larger urban areas. I think continuing to use our voices to highlight the gaps in services and support is also so important!