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Brianna 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

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 03:12:22 -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 think that advocating for Black youth should be done because there are a lot of youths’ who don’t have access to mental health services and using your voice to support those who can’t for themselves can not only show Black youth that they are not alone with their battles but also help create a positive change in their lives.

Brianna 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

Wed, 04 Jan 2023 22:41:03 -0500

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

Utilizing research is crucial to bringing about change in the personal and social barriers that Black adolescents, their families, and their community encounter. The results of the research could be used to develop an action plan for problems affecting Black children and youth. Additionally, it is crucial to pay attention to Black youth…

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

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:14:55 -0500

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

Racial microaggressions, in my opinion, are one way that racism and prejudice are committed. Microaggressions are everyday insults, humiliations, and humiliating messages sent by white people toward Black, Indigenous, or coloured individuals. The latter may be uninformed or oblivious to the damaging consequences of these verbal assaults.…