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Jewelle 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

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 18:08:24 -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 can work to actively incorporate feedback from black youth in the work that I do. The organization already centres black youth, but they can continue to ensure staff take trainings that are specifically relevant to black youth.

Jewelle 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, 31 Oct 2023 19:14:36 -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?

Investing in services designed by black youth and black people is a proactive way to develop relevant and tailored supports. Black youth need to be consulted at the inception stage rather than as a consultation to see if the work done so far sounds good to them. This means using evidence to articulate the efficiency and cost savings of…

Jewelle 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, 31 Oct 2023 13:32:59 -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?

I think the idea of putting research into digestible forms is really important. Short videos, infographics, even eye catching images that cause people to think and want to know more. Much of the problem is that even when good research is done, dissemination is the barrier to action and momentum. More creative and relatable ways of sharing…

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

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 15:57:22 -0400

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

Anti-Black Racism infuses and upholds many instructions and structures that Canadians rely on to be successful. Giving up access to or hopes for that success, the security and acceptance that comes with it, is unlikely. You are more likely to reject that pathway if you feel that it has already rejected you. Canadians want to be comfortable.…