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Haley 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, 14 Mar 2021 04:20:40 -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 found it important that the lecture highlighted how social determinants can have an affect on Black lives. In the lecture it was demonstrated that poverty, racism, and impacts of community design are the top oppressive factors that lead to youth violence. I think it is important that we analyze how social barriers are what cause Black…

Haley 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

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 03:57:55 -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 that in order to be proactive about our anti-racism practices we need to ensure that ‘nothing about us without us’ is put into practice. This means that Black voices need to be heard before decisions are made about what is best for Black folks. As a white person I believe that it is important to use my privilege to be an ally and…

Haley 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

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 03:49:50 -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?

As a teacher I think that it is important to create a classroom that is culturally responsive. In order to make my classroom environments accepting I make sure to have books, toys, and materials that reflect diversity. I think that it is important for all students, and in particular Black students, to see themselves reflected in the classroom…

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

Sun, 07 Mar 2021 04:18:24 -0500

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

The Black Lives Matter movement brought race relations to the forefront during 2020 and continues to do so. There is much that needs to be done to combat systemic racism in Ontario.

I think that Jane Kitchen made a good point when they mentioned that ‘our institutions were built as tools of genocide.’ Our history reflects this and our current…