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D 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

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 17:25:15 -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?

I feel strongly that I need to continue educating myself on AOP and anti-racist therapy. I am a social worker so reflection and reflexivity are things I do already. I think learning how to be more reflexive is going to make a difference in my work with these youth.

D replied to the discussion Centering Black Youth Wellbeing Spotify Playlist in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 21:35:54 -0400

Reply to Centering Black Youth Wellbeing Spotify Playlist

The playlist was amazing. Thank you for this. It really made the modules that much more powerful.

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

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 21:29:27 -0400

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

Sanjana, great points! I agree with you it is partly the erasure of Black culture in Canada and minimizing any contributions Black people have made throughout Canadian history. I think through this, ABR is minimized, if it is actually recognized at any point. Also, it is hard to speak up, as a BIPOC person, in workplaces when experiences of…