Charissa 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, 14 Jan 2023 01:57:43 -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?

For non-Black folks, it’s important to translate our knowledge into action. One of the things I am constantly working on is intervening on an interpersonal level when instances of anti-Blackness happen (between colleagues or with clients). This can look like correcting language, stereotypes, or assumptions, as well as being aware of…

Charissa 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, 01 Jan 2023 23:18:39 -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?

Community-based research is so important! We need to challenge what white supremacy tells us is “valid” (i.e. what is produced by academics, colonial institutions and non-profits, and what is written down). The knowledge, experience, and leadership that comes from communities directly impacted by the research needs to be centered not only in…

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Charissa 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

Charissa 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