Elah 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, 13 Nov 2023 14:14:50 -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 proactively designing pathways to inclusion in the youth sector means collaboration and cooperation. It is crucial to collaborate with Black youth who will be participating in services to make sure that their voices and perspectives are heard and understood. This means service providers must proactively go out of their way to seek…

Elah 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

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 15:07:45 -0400

Reply to How might we draw on research findings to highlight and challenge the impact of anti-Black racism on youth and their families?

Research findings can certainly highlight the myriad ways in which Black individuals in Canada are systemically discriminated against and oppressed. However, research findings can also help us understand the issue differently. For example, let’s look at high drop out rates of Black students in the schooling system as well as the…

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Elah 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