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Georgina 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, 31 Mar 2021 01:04:00 -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 work with student volunteers. One simple thing I can do is foster a constant open dialogue with my volunteer groups about the activities and campaigns we put on and provide as many opportunities as possible for them to shape, build, and lead what we do on behalf of the space. One simple thing my organization can do is maintain the…

Georgina 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

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:47:48 -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?

To me pathways to inclusion rest in the nurturing of meaningful partnerships and relationships. I work in a place where we have the opportunity to create programming and invite the public to participate but that in itself is not enough. The first piece is going into and meeting with your wider to community to build trust and rapport…

Georgina 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

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 20:59:18 -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?

Yes! I appreciate your comparison Kelvin and I sympathize Alicia. Because this certificate is for individuals a lot of us will have to go back to work places where the level of systemic change will be based on a larger bodies’ willingness to act (as opposed to talk). Fantastic modules like this one should be a launch pad not a check mark on…

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

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 02:40:03 -0400

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

Jenny, I completely agree with your thoughts about clinging to ideals.

As someone who moved through secondary and post-secondary education very recently I was struck by how much of the history detailed by Michele Johnson in lecture 1.2 was completely excluded from the curriculums I was exposed to in school. Instead, as you rightly say, The…