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Alisha 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, 18 Mar 2021 21:30:31 -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?

I have been pondering this question a lot and I am really struggling to answer it, and I think I am struggling to answer it because I work with young adults (16-24yo) and as much as I, and many of my colleagues, have made serious attempts to unpack and unlearn ARB, I am not sure how, without transformative changes, we develop pathways to…

Alisha 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, 16 Mar 2021 00:01:57 -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?

Ensuring we have hair and skin-appropriate products. People’s first impression of us are superficial ones, and people draw conclusions about who we are as people based on what we look like. Ensuring black youth have hair products (including picks) and skin care products that work effectively. This will hopefully allow them to feel better…

Alisha 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

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 23:33:52 -0400

Reply to How might we draw on research findings to highlight and challenge the impact of anti-Black racism on youth and their families?

I have been working in the youth emergency shelter system, we know that black youth are over represented in the shelter system, we know that many youth in the shelter system have contact with family services (CAS), and have contact with the legal system, and health care system. Some strategies that I’ve found helpful and that contributed…

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

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 22:29:43 -0400

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

I think about the types of information I am often reading re: ABR, and it is often coming out of the USA, as such, it makes it easy to dismiss it as an issue in Ontario / Canada, and only consider it in a US perspective. I also often think about the College Humor video titled “Diet Racism” which I think is often the perception in Ontario /…