Ijaabo 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

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 16:39:41 -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 Black youth myself, I can start by speaking up in situations that make me uncomfortable and bringing Black issues to the forefront whenever possible, mainly by adapting mainstream conceptions of youth issues to center Black youth perspectives and experiences. I can also make my Black colleagues at school and work feel seen by openly…

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

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 18:36:47 -0400

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

Anti-Black racism is still a problem in Ontario because colonizers refuse to take accountability for their misdeeds. White settlers continue to occupy stolen land without providing reparations to the Original Peoples, nor acknowledging the broken treaties and striving towards reconciliation. As long as white Canadians continue to enact…

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Ijaabo 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

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