Derrick 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, 01 Jan 2024 23:17:32 -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?

I think for me personally, it is listening to our Black youth and acknowledging their experiences and partnering with them to take action to help them achieve their goals and support their well-being and success. One of the other things that I can do personally is share my own experiences and be authentic and vulnerable with them in sharing how…

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

Mon, 01 Jan 2024 05:46:30 -0500

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

Great point Paulette. As a parent and an educator who has taught at both the secondary and post-secondary levels, it is very disappointing that the findings of the Ontario Human Rights Commission about Anti-Black racism currently being in a “crisis” situation. There has to be an intentional dismantling of the educational curriculum…

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Derrick 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

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