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Alysha 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

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 15:13:30 -0400

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?

Some ways to have long-term action in our lives is to participate in groups like Standing Up for Racial Justice throughout the year(s), as well as create monthly giving plans to donate to ongoing work. In Module 3, long-term accountability strategies are shared which can be used by organizations or individuals, which consists of setting goals,…

Alysha 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

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 15:05:53 -0400

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 organizations currently has some supports for Black wellbeing like short-term counselling, care sessions, and social programming. One thing that I could do to center and support this work is reach out to the organizers and see what I can help them with in the background, for example creating event logistics and promotional materials, so…

Alysha 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

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 14:58:35 -0400

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?

Anti-Black racism training for educators and guidance counselors, and increased hiring of Black folks in these positions as well as leadership positions in schools which can create campaigns promoting Black excellence and encourage youth to strive for challenging course loads. Following interests of Black youth and providing them with…