Virtual Café by YouthREX | Jennifer | Activity

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

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:36:54 -0400

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

The class analysis is soooo vital when we look at anti-Black racism and other kinds of racism – sometimes I find there’s only focus on representation in oppressive systems. Like, more diverse CEOs isn’t going to solve the problem of income inequality! When we seek power in these oppressive systems, it’s at the expense of many others. To…

Jennifer 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

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 20:09:53 -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?

totally agree Marc! Incrementalism can often turn into a bandaid solution with no follow up and further reinforce the oppressive systems – e.g. an organization has a training on ‘diversity’ in response to anti-Black racism being perpetuated, the organization doesn’t do anything further but gets a pat on the back for holding one…

Jennifer 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, 17 Mar 2021 16:42:05 -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?

love this! Asking folks what they need / what they are looking for rather than jumping to advice has been so useful in my relationships, personal or professional.

“Are you asking for advice or do you just need me to listen?” is the question I’ve tried to make a habit of asking whenever someone is sharing they’ve had a bad day or they’re upset.

Jennifer 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, 17 Mar 2021 16:39:02 -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?

Yes!! Totally agree, we need to challenge anti-Black racism and support Black youth wellbeing year-round, not just during February.

One thing I’ve been wondering about is making a long-term plan for anti-racism work. Many of us (myself included) get enraged about racism and anti-Black racism when a racist attack occurs and it goes viral /…

Jennifer replied to the discussion Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Joey-Lynn Wabie & Michelle Kennedy in the forum Critical Youth Work

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 16:14:05 -0500

Reply to Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Dr. Joey-Lynn Wabie & Michelle Kennedy

In regards to the ‘deinstitutionalization‘ you mentioned on the factsheet: How does the nonprofit industrial complex harm the land and our relationship with it? What are some current examples of working outside / in resistance to the nonprofit sector to strengthen Indigenous sovereignty and land repatriation?

Thank you Joey-Lynn and Michelle!