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Christine 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, 08 Mar 2021 20:36:46 -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?

Personally, I am a student in social work and I have volunteered with organizations that are blacked owned/created and I see and hear what individuals have told me and I want to do the best to support black communities by listening, by going to courses like these, speaking out against racism while I am in my day-to-day life. I felt empowered…

Christine 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

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:26:12 -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 think actions are louder than numbers, that being said I know a lot of individuals “need” scientific evidence to agree. I think showing the impactful numbers that arise from the research will show what gaps are missing. Also, we need to start with a small impact, which will make a big impact. Also education needs to be revised to review…

Christine 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

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:20:50 -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 think redesigning colonized programs that are in place. Once we reshape the mindset of collaboration, rather than eurocentric beliefs only, then It was lead the way for further reconciliation and decolonization. Also making sure schools provide anti-racism courses and implementing courses for teachers to learn the proper practices.

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

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:57:19 -0500

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

Personally I believe, Ontario , but generally all of Canada is colonized in the beliefs and systems that are in each sector of society. Education barley teaches the true history of Canada, the makeup industry has just started created more diverse colour ranges, etc.. The point is so many areas have failed BIPOC communities. It’s a never…