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Joanne 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

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 01:26:12 -0500

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 agree. The institutions use to come up with plans to address anti-black racism in schools. But we need to ask the black youth in our schools and actively listen to what they have to say. We need to stop being afraid that the conversations will get emotionally charged and applaud when they do. Only then are we truly hearing the voice of…

Joanne 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

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 01:14:57 -0500

Reply to How might we draw on research findings to highlight and challenge the impact of anti-Black racism on youth and their families?

So well said. The research exists. We need to challenge institutions that put up barriers to change and say that we need to collect data. The data, the research exists. We need to be open to accepting it, taking responsibility for our actions in perpetuating the issues and then, not stop there, actively make change.

Joanne 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, 01 Feb 2022 01:10:00 -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?

I agree. Engaging in critical reflexive practice daily will be an important step for me. Asking myself at the end of each day, what have I done to better the lives of the black students and/or families I am supporting.

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

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:58:44 -0500

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

Your comment about Canada being open to multiculturalism resonates with me. I naively believed that Canada was not a racist place to live. How could I say that when I didn’t truly know the systemic oppression and racism black people experience. This course has taught me so much and made me realize I have so much to learn.