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Helori 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, 22 Nov 2023 17:25:09 -0500

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 thing I can do is help center Black youth in their story telling for our mental health presentations. I help coordinate structured mental health presentations for other youth. Part of this structure includes sharing personal stories. I think an important thing to do is help create an environment where Black youth feel safe and…

Helori 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, 01 Nov 2023 18:44:50 -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?

Involving Black youth and their communities is a crucial step towards designing and implementing services in order to co-create a more inclusive space. Their input is essential to create programs that are culturally relevant and effective. Another important element to consider is creating safe spaces for Black youth to voice and express…

Helori 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, 23 Oct 2023 18:04:19 -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?

Research is a crucial part towards understanding and change in a systemic issue such as anti-Black racism. By sharing educational findings, we become one step closer towards a society that is more empathetic, sympathetic and collaboratively working towards a better world. In order to use the research effectively we firstly need to…

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

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 15:30:00 -0400

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

While I do not live in Ontario, and can agree that Anti-Black racism is still an important issue that is being faced across Canada. I can only speak from my own own observations in New-Brunswick, but erasure is one of the main forms of racism I have noticed, specifically as a form of curriculum violence. Throughout all my academic experiences,…