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

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 17:18:05 -0400

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

Along with the many reasonings presented in the module, I believe racism persists in Canada because of our proximity to the USA, our reference point when it comes to comparing our selves with others is often our neighbor the USA. In the USA we see more blatant forms of racism – while in Canada the problem of racism is much more subtle. When…

Anujah 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, 27 Mar 2021 17:06:39 -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?

As a clinician who has worked with black youth and families, I think it is the bare minimum as a service provider that we should provide a safe, non judgmental space. However, when I work with these youth I always try to weave in conversations of generational trauma. A lot of the depression, anger, frustrations, hurt that these youth carry are…

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

Anujah 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