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Helena 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, 13 Mar 2024 20:42:28 -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?

The most simple and important thing that we can do as community frontline workers is to engage with various types of research including quantitative and especially qualitative which allows us to foster a lens of unique experience and narrative which may impact our work or interactions with Black community members. A very simple interaction…

Helena 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

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 20:36:09 -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?

The forefront of inclusive and pro-active programming is funding and equitable access. Pathways must be drawn with the consideration of barriers to accessing these programs including poverty, transportation, and overall accessibility. Furthermore, program development should be addressed with an all-encompassing lens allowing broader…

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

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 01:27:11 -0400

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

A key part of the persistence of Anti-Black Racism in Ontario is as discussed within the lectures; passive quietness disguised by politeness. Voices in the United States are active, loud, and seen; though, voices in Canada tend to keep issues quiet and silenced, band-aided by promises of change and false directive. Furthermore, I fear too many…

Helena 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, 13 Mar 2024 01:15:27 -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?

The most simple and forward looking thing that we can do as an organization is continue to educate ourselves on the experiences of Black youth and consult our youth on the most effective and culturally considerate approaches to our facilitation, programming, and work. It is most important to me to consider the lived experiences of the youth…