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Annie 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, 04 Nov 2023 02:38:05 -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?

That’s a good idea. I often use the phone as a means of communication with parents or racialized students, but I never thought of describing myself. Perhaps an ignorant part of me thought the child might have talked to the parents about me or they may have recognized my “french canadian white accent”. However, I do try to meet in person…

Annie replied to the discussion Let Black children be children in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 02:30:26 -0400

Reply to Let Black children be children

I haven’t read the book and can’t find the workbook of “White Supremacy and Me”, although it does sound interesting. I’ve noticed there’s a young readers edition. Have you read it? Wondering if the content is within reach for grades 7-12 students.

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

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 03:20:10 -0400

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

Indeed, black history was and is still for the most part not taught in our schools other than slavery. Unfortunately, up until the video of the brutal killing of George Floyd, many people where still very unaware of the injustices and iniqueties that exist in our society. As though if we don’t talk about it, there is no problem. People…

Annie 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, 24 Oct 2023 03:03:52 -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?

For me, it is a matter of getting to know students on an indivual level, listening to them and giving them a voice. Finding common interests in order to create a bond and build a trusting relationship. This, in return, helps the students become more engaged in their education and achieving their goals. It’s also important to have good…