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hania 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, 03 Jul 2023 00:26:51 -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 we could do to center Black youth well-being in our work is to actively listen and prioritize their voices and perspectives. Create space for Black youth to express themselves, share their experiences, and contribute to decision-making processes. Actively seek their input and feedback on program design, activities, and…

hania 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, 02 Jul 2023 05:53:27 -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?

Involve Black youth and their families in the planning and decision-making processes. Conduct focus groups, surveys, and consultations to understand their perspectives, needs, and aspirations. Center their voices and lived experiences in the design of inclusion pathways to ensure they are meaningful and relevant.

hania 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, 02 Jul 2023 01:35:37 -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?

Identify the key research findings and statistics that highlight the impact of anti-Black racism. Look for evidence of disparities in areas such as education, healthcare, employment, criminal justice, and housing. Focus on findings that demonstrate the negative consequences of racism on the well-being, mental health, educational outcomes,…

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

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 22:01:28 -0400

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

Anti-Black racism is still a problem in Ontario as racism still exists at both institutional and interpersonal levels. Institutions, such as government agencies, educational institutions, and workplaces, still have policies or practices that disproportionately impact Black individuals. Interpersonal racism involves discriminatory…