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Charnjot 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

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 03:36:09 -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 believe that the term “power” is frequently dismissed in discussions like these. In traditional bureaucratic organizations, where power frequently has greater influence, it is extremely difficult to support Black youth or people of color. Although it is evident that power always prevails when it comes to making decisions, it is difficult…

Charnjot replied to the discussion Challenge - how do we make language of this more accessible to broader public in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:56:04 -0500

Reply to Challenge - how do we make language of this more accessible to broader public

I’ve noticed that a lot of the material covered in the modules is often information that isn’t easily accessible to a larger audience or that people don’t know enough about how to support black youth. One way to make this language more accessible is to have it discussed in schools from a young age so that children learn a lot about Black history.

Charnjot 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

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 23:59:57 -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?

Hello community,

My life experiences have taught me that one method to promote the welfare of black youth is to engage with them and educate ourselves while also applying what we learn to real-world situations. I frequently discover that the job ends at the educational level, where we impart the knowledge but don’t really promote change…