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Catherine 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, 28 Jan 2023 18:11:26 -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?

One simple thing I can do to center Black youth wellbeing in my work is to make sure that I always include the knowledge, the vision and the experiences of Black youth in every step of delivering a program, from planning to implantation and evaluation. And in order to do that, I need to make sure that my organization nurtures relationships…

Catherine 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

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 17:28:07 -0500

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 couldn’t agree more with you! Black youth should be involved in every step of our program making. They are more than able to co-create and co-facilitate programs in their community. As youth workers, we need to make sure that we follow them and that we provide them with tools that can empower them. We also need to make sure that…

Catherine 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

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 21:35:06 -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?

I was surprised to learn in the lectures that there is already a lot of data and recommendations about Black youth but no real willpower to implement it or to do systemic changes. It is a good example of the deep roots of anti-Black racism. This realization encourage me to make sure that I share these research and this data around me,…

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

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 20:12:33 -0500

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

I think it is clear that the myth of Canada being a welcoming and open society and the erasure of Black people from our history play an important role in the denying of systemic racism. People who are benefiting from White Supremacy can claim to be committed in diversity, equity and inclusion practices, but it’s often a way to erase…