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

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:39:57 -0500

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

For the foreseeable future, there will always be a need to attend to barriers and seek to reduce them. Similarly to addressing accessibility: there will always be a need for accommodation, however universal design can help us create inclusive approaches. So I hope that as individuals work to educate themselves, unlearn bad habits, and…

Danielle 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, 16 Jan 2023 22:03:46 -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?

Really exciting to see comments on diversity audits of books shared with students! So important across K to 12 and post-secondary.

Thanks!

Danielle 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, 16 Jan 2023 22:01:45 -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?

Yes the concept of ‘Broaching’ I found as a very succinct way to refer to cultural competence. Good self-assessment questions included in Module 3.4.

Danielle 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, 16 Jan 2023 22:00:18 -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?

This is really good work! Thanks for doing this. 💪🏾

Danielle 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, 16 Jan 2023 21:57:08 -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?

Things I can do:
Continue to share my lived experience and advocate for change. Continue to identify small actions and policy/process changes that support inclusion, diversity, evidence and justice in decision-making. Incorporate the literature and evidence briefs shared by YouthRex into my work.

Things my organization can do:

Amplify the voices…

Danielle 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

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:09:01 -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?

Agreed

Danielle 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

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 21:06:54 -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?

One powerful phrase that I will take from this module and use in my work is a reminder to colleagues who are not Black: “You can either be a barrier to or facilitator of access to care.”

I think this is so powerful because, even when they are well researched, well-meaning folks still behave according to racist assumptions. So stop and analyze…

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

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 19:16:03 -0500

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

Agreed–and then whenever there are ABR initiatives, they get sub-summed by ‘EDI’ and the needs of other groups are prioritized.

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

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 19:14:20 -0500

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

I agree with both sentiments that the continued denial of anti-black racism in Canada, combined with individual ignorance and complacency, allow this type of racism to keep its stronghold on our minds. Yes, the education system doesn’t support learning these histories–but based on the module, why would it? I think that there is an element…