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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

Sun, 28 May 2023 16:23:03 -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?

Finding and analyzing data about anti-Black racism can be an important tool in implementing actions and further developing policies and frameworks. With this data, it can highlight the reality and prevalence of racism, and where it is occurring. Knowing these findings, we can incorporate them into our practice as they can shape interactions…

Brianna 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

Sun, 28 May 2023 16:01:18 -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?

When it comes to designing pathways to inclusion in the youth sector, people must be continuously educated about appropriate anti-racist strategies. In addition to this, youth should be involved with education, and implementation of policies, and have a voice in decisions and discussions. Having more diverse collaboration and representation…

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

Sun, 28 May 2023 15:34:10 -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?

To center Black youth’s well-being in work, it is important to critically reflect to recognize my internal biases as this can pose a threat to interactions and the work that would be done together. Partaking in critical self-reflection can be done in many ways to make purposeful and necessary changes to interactions. As many other people…

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

Sun, 28 May 2023 15:10:21 -0400

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

I feel that anti-Black racism is still an issue in many areas as some who are racist do not acknowledge their actions and behaviors as racist. In contrast, it is possible that others intentionally partake in racist behaviors as they are influenced by others and the media and feel discomfort towards anything that is “different” in their eyes.