Absolutely agree with listening and validating the Black youth’s experiences. A safe space will be needed for the Black youth and the community to feel safe to share their experiences.

I also agree with the other responses in terms of including the Black communities (including youth) in the conversation as well. Providing the space for the Black community to share their voice is extremely important to create change.

One simple thing I can do is provide an inclusive and safe space for Black youth to be able to use their voices without anyone overpowering. As an organization, we can revise policies so they are up-to-date in terms of racism and discrimination (and what it looks like) and also providing opportunities for Black youth to participate with the community.

This is continued from my last post on this page.

Trust needs to be established first since the Modules and research has shown that service sectors has done more harm than good. This can be done through strength-based approaches and intersectional advocacy strategies.

Also, this module contained a lot of research about the Black communities experience in various service sectors. By referring to research and other strength-based approaches like the “Intersectional and Advocacy Strategies” will help with creating the changes needed in service sectors.

In this week’s module, listening and involving youth is encouraged in creating changes to policies, programs, and intervention/framework. By having youth’s voices heard and acknowledged, we would be able to create an inclusive environment or space. Before involving youths, it is also important to understand one’s own biases, assumptions and…

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The research also helps in providing the best practices that would meet the Black youth’s needs. If the systemic level is not inclusive, it would be difficult in providing a safe space for Black youth. The research is the first step to creating positive change within the system and its policies.

This week’s module allowed me to understand how anti-black racism impacts mental health. The research findings can be used to change practices and policies for institutions that promote anti-Black racism. It is important to address intergenerational trauma, and to also ensure that mental health support is given without any forms of…

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From what I learned about this week’s module, there is a lot of denial that racism is an issue in Canada. The lectures especially show that racism is shown in different ways but is left unacknowledged. Media also plays a role in how the news are broadcasted which also shows that racism in not just an individual problem but a systemic problem.

Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre (BBNC) is also offering an “Employment Skill Building Program” (virtual program) to help youth in building employment skills.

The program is facilitated every week on Wednesday from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM.

This includes:

– Resume

– Cover Letters

– Interview Skills

– Finding Employment

-Workplace Stress

If you…

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Due to COVID-19, Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre (BBNC) is offering a Youth Support Circle (virtual program) every Monday from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM. The Youth Support Circle’s purpose is to provide a safe virtual space for youth to check-in as the pandemic is a stressful situation.

If you are interested, please email “abinna@bbnc.ca”…

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