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emily 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, 05 Apr 2021 22:00:16 -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?

Hi Jenny!

Thank you for sharing this. It is so important to see the issue intersectionaly and listening and amplifying Black Disabled Voices.

Here is a great Activist I follow and enjoy:

https://crutchesandspice.com/

emily 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, 05 Apr 2021 21:56:22 -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?

One simple thing I can do to support centre Black Youth wellbeing is to continue to deeply listen to what Black youth have to say and share without judgment while being empathetic, validating their experiences and feelings and empowering them to self-advocate. For this to be successful and not harmful I will engaging in continuous…

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

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 21:06:58 -0400

Reply to Centering Black Youth Wellbeing Spotify Playlist

Thank you for sharing! The must in the videos was so great!

emily 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

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 01:26:05 -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?

Drawing on research findings that highlight the challenge’s and impacts of anti-Black racism reveals the impacts of ABR, intergenerational trauma, systems built on white supremacy and show us the gaps in the systems. A lot of these gaps can be addressed on a frontline and individual level by a continuous engagement in reflective and…

emily 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

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 01:15:27 -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?

Hi Julie,

Thank you for sharing this. I am in agreement that changes to the educational system are imperative to fighting ABR. Youth often don’t see their communities, histories or identifies represented in the curriculum or in school in a empowering way or at all. The curriculum also fails to educate youth ABR, Black History, Canada’s…

emily 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, 05 Apr 2021 01:06:42 -0400

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 pro-actively designing pathways to inclusion in the youth sector involves centering the experiences, perspectives and voices of youth in the youth centre. This includes youth led programs, peer support/ peer support trainings and community trainings. It involves workers using intersectional advocacy and a continuous reflective/…

emily 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, 05 Apr 2021 00:58:51 -0400

Hi Alisha,

Thank you for sharing these thoughts. I agree that services being developed and led by Black communities are imperative to building new structures that are sustainable and supportive for Black communities.

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

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:16:00 -0400

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

I believe and have learned that anti- Black racism is still persistent in Ontario for several reasons. Individuals often remain ignorant to the structural and historical roots of anti-Black racism that is prevalent in education curriculums and systems, the health care systems, legal system, employment structures, welfare systems etc. and…