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Elizabeth 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

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 01:05:22 -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?

Hi Michelle.

I could not agree more with your words regarding staying knowledgeable about Black youth. Without access to important information, we are prone to making mistakes. We are not experts in anything, rather we are lifelong learners. Staying informed is how we play a part in centering the wellbeing of Black youth and is how we assure…

Elizabeth 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 01:18:25 -0500

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

when we beginning to recognize the effect of collaboration and promoting community engagement, that gives the communities agency to voice their thought and their needs are fundamentals in dismantling anti-Black racism. For example, when we look at the criminal justice system or the educational system, how Black youth are represented within…

Elizabeth 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 17:28:49 -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?

Hi Abinana, totally spot on. One thing we can provide Black youth the safe space and inclusiviness because without giving them the opportunity to express themselves and story, so that we are not erasing their voice and lived expereince.

Elizabeth 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 16:54:59 -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?

Unpacking our biases and assumptions is important when working with Black youth, this way we are openminded and non-judgemental in order to identify the needs and how we can best provide resources and advocates for our Black clients. Also, avoiding stereotyping Black youth and recognize individual.Unpacking our biases and assumptions is…

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

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 20:49:23 -0500

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

Despite the beliefs and the construction of our mindset that we live in an inclusive society, there is a blatant lack of equity and access to recourses for Black people – not just in Ontario, but across Canada. The harsh realities of Black people experiencing racism go back to the colonialism and slavery, which resulted in discrimination,…