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Ivan replied to the discussion Overall Emotions in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 06:11:18 -0400

Toni – I hear you, and I’m sorry to hear that. May you continue to be resilient. Something in my heart is pulling also. I am a person of colour, and belong to the latinx community. As such, I had some similar experiences to our Black youth while growing up here in Toronto, and it’s hard. In a lot of ways, I am lucky to be an adult now, and to be…

Ivan replied to the discussion Centering Black Youth Wellbeing Spotify Playlist in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 01:56:29 -0400

Reply to Centering Black Youth Wellbeing Spotify Playlist

Thanks for sharing this list with us! I was definitely motivated and deeply engaged, with such powerful music! All these songs are great, many I didn’t know, but I did know 2pac’s ‘Changes’. Which is still one of my all time favorites.

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

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 04:35:16 -0400

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

Not everyone is genuinely committed to anti-racist work. Most people do it performatively, or only if it is in their best interest. Few are willing to sacrifice anything for this work. As we’ve been learning here, there are hegemonic systems, structures and values that reproduce these injustices, and a very difficult road ahead to change that.…

Ivan 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

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:55:03 -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 can do to center Black youth wellbeing in our work and everywhere else, is to genuinely care for them, to authentically engage in anti-racist work, and not do it just for show, because it looks good on a resume, or because it’s trending, or because you are afraid to be called out, or afraid to miss out on career…