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Danish replied to the discussion How can we work towards dismantling anti-Black racism in Canada? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 05:03:09 -0400

Reply to How can we work towards dismantling anti-Black racism in Canada?

Living in Canada, a lot of people like to assume that we are ever-accepting people and completely non-judgemental, as if racism doesn’t exist. In reality, racism is deeply embedded in numerous systems, institutions, and structures that need to be looked into and addressed at their core. We need to start calling out anti-Black racism, name it…

Danish replied to the discussion Overall Emotions in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 04:58:00 -0400

Reply to Overall Emotions

Having finished the modules, I am filled with a mix of emotions. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to engage in this learning. At the same time, while a lot of this learning was a reminder of what I learned in critical social work, some of it was new too. As I was listening and reading through the modules and lectures, I found…

Danish 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, 17 Jun 2023 04:52:36 -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?

We need to pay attention to the youth as they are our next new generation, with lots to say and share. However, they need a space and a platform to be able to openly share instead of feeling as if their voices are made to be shut down or silenced before they even speak up. I see the way kids talk to other kids at schools… I think something…

Danish replied to the discussion Areas of Privilege in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 04:44:34 -0400

Reply to Areas of Privilege

Hi Everyone,

Thank you to Alexandra for posting this question. Having gone through the modules now, I feel very grateful for having access to this education. In terms of the question you have posed, I think it makes sense how having access to work on one’s mental health journey is a privilege. While some companies in the GTA have…

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

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 17:06:36 -0400

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

Hi Kelvin,

I think you’re right. At the same time, perhaps that’s why individuals think that they cannot do anything or make a difference on their own when there are so many more larger structures and systems at work that are contributing to anti-Black racism. Perhaps that’s where the advocacy piece can come in?

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

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 15:46:06 -0400

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

Anti-Black racism is most definitely still a problem in Ontario. While there may be a little more “acknowledgment” on the part of individuals, schools, etc., this is something that is deeply embedded in our ideologies and practices. Anti-Black racism continues to manifest systemically. Even when people do “acknowledge” it (I’ve seen this…