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Allison 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

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 19:09:06 -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?

I think the best way I can centre the well-being of black youth in my workspace is to listen to their concerns, needs and voice attentively. To bring value to what they are saying. To advocate for them, and to speak up on their behalf putting myself out there to protect and make our schools a safer place. I can get involved more in my…

Allison 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

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 17:01:16 -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?

It would be so wonderful if the voices of today’s youth were utilized to help us formulate policies and develop a better framework that supports all of the varying needs of today. I think that the privilege of working with children or young adults also gives us the opportunity to better advocate for those voices. It is so important to…

Allison 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

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:33:43 -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?

Research is extremely effective in bringing awareness to the many contributing obstacles presented to black youth in Canadian and Ontarian society. In order to better understand each individual child, it is necessary to be aware of what obstacles they may encounter on a daily basis. Being a white priviledged person myself, I am blind to most…

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

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 01:03:43 -0500

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

Anti-black racism is very prominent in Ontario as the invisibility of white supremacy and anti-black racism is powerful and difficult to dismantle. The learning journey is necessary to find ways to change society as we know it. Being able to identify your own biases and racist habits is extremely important and difficult in a society…