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Erika 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, 20 Jun 2022 21:24:35 -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?

I wonder if it’s helpful to show how research has informed changes to practice, policy and programs. It’s one thing to hear the research, stats, and data etc, but then to turn it into action. Sometimes, I think this is where research lags. I appreciate hearing stories, and examples of how change has been enabled by research. So I suppose…

Erika 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

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:43:09 -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?

I think that it will be helpful to ensure that data collected on youth outcomes and experiences in programs should be disaggregated to look a the unique outcomes of Black youth. In my past experience, this practice has been really valuable, and detrimental to how a program is run and operated. This course has really cemented the need…

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

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:39:03 -0400

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

I think there’s still this notion of Ontario, and Canada, being this multi-cultural society that is home to many diverse peoples. I don’t think people see or believe that racism is an issue that happens here, or that racism is much worse in other parts of the world, as if that excuses us from being racist. I also think that people don’t…