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Andrew replied to the discussion Challenge - how do we make language of this more accessible to broader public in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:14:52 -0500

Reply to Challenge - how do we make language of this more accessible to broader public

Hi Tim – I hear what you’re saying, I was talking about the same thing. I think that you might have been talking about ways to teach the words to a broader audience, whereas I was thinking more about making oneself to people who don’t fully understand the words. Although, these are not mutually exclusive goals – in fact I think they can…

Andrew replied to the discussion What is One Simple Thing you could do to center Black youth wellbeing in your work? What is One Simple Thing that your organization could do to center Black youth wellbeing? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 16:19:31 -0500

Reply to What is One Simple Thing you could do to center Black youth wellbeing in your work? What is One Simple Thing that your organization could do to center Black youth wellbeing?

My one simply thing is being more structured and intentional about incorporating race and it’s impacts on wellbeing into my practice with Black youth.

My organization has been connecting to more refugees of late. A more intentional practice of cultural humility might help us to create more culturally sensitive spaces and programming.

Andrew replied to the discussion Challenge - how do we make language of this more accessible to broader public in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:10:09 -0500

Reply to Challenge - how do we make language of this more accessible to broader public

I see what you’re saying, but I think Tim might have a point. I think there are folks who would have an issue with these ideas even if they were put into other language – a the same time, I think that words like ‘privilege’ can take time to fully understand, and some people find it more challenging than others to learn words that describe…

Andrew replied to the discussion Let’s dream and envision programs and services where Black youth are not experiencing anti-Black racism. How might we move beyond identifying the service needs and gaps Black youth face, to pro-actively designing pathways to inclusion in the youth sector? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 16:26:15 -0500

Reply to Let’s dream and envision programs and services where Black youth are not experiencing anti-Black racism. How might we move beyond identifying the service needs and gaps Black youth face, to pro-actively designing pathways to inclusion in the youth sector?

Drawing a little on what some other folks have said, I’m imagining an organization that has hired Black folks to all levels of staff and management, and which has partnered with organizations that serve Black youth. I agree with Lux NLN in imagining an organization where Black staff thrive, which I think is important for Black youth to thrive,…

Andrew replied to the discussion How might we draw on research findings to highlight and challenge the impact of anti-Black racism on youth and their families? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Wed, 28 Dec 2022 21:55:32 -0500

Reply to How might we draw on research findings to highlight and challenge the impact of anti-Black racism on youth and their families?

I agree with what Tracy-Ann said earlier. In my field of practice, the service provider is generally positioned as the ‘expert’. Part of decolonizing our work might involve stepping out of this mindset and repositioning ourselves as supports. It is crucial to listen to and centre the voices of Black youth and families, to seek to understand…

Andrew replied to the discussion Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 18:59:02 -0500

Reply to Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario?

Anti-Black racism in Ontario is the direct product of anti-Black policies, attitudes, and beliefs that were present at the onset of colonial settlement, and which have contributed to the development of its institutions – from the education system, to the medical system, to the legal system, workforces, and so on. ABR has been perpetuated, in…