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Angeli 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

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 19:22:06 -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?

I agree. We do things but we don’t compensate people for their time. Also another way to have pathways to inclusion is to focus programs on their needs. we create alot of programs and are trying to improve our programming but we need to ensure that these are tailored for their needs.

Angeli 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

Tue, 08 Mar 2022 15:04:21 -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 am currently in the process of creating a brave space where we focus on all the amazing things they have done, are doing and will do in the future. When I am running my career program for students I focus on reframing and acknowledging all the powerful things they have accomplished.

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

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:47:55 -0500

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

I think the big problem is that people support what is going on at the time in the media and then once something else comes up they support that and then the next and the next. People dont always take the time to educate themselves on what is going on, why it is going on and how they can help. They see something to support and go with it and…

Angeli 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, 14 Feb 2022 15:45:16 -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?

We want to make sure that our youth are feeling supported. That they have a brave space to go to, that there is an EDI statement, response etc. I think its important to have programs for Black Youth that encourage them to get involved and feel connected and supported