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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

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 14:05:13 -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?

At my workplace we’ve loosely collected data and yet we haven’t used it effectively nor monitored it and checked it again the goals we’ve set. The goals we’ve set need to be more measureable and connect to the data we collect otherwise it’s not just useless it’s criminal. This I learned in module 4 and I appreciate it! Here’s to collecting…

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

Fri, 15 Jul 2022 22:27:25 -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?

When I dream/envision this it’s important that the administration I work with support by creating spaces of diversity AND inclusion. So far, this past year, there were improvements regarding hiring so we have better representation but sadly these individuals were not invited to many of the decision making tables. In order to have voices be…

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

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 23:07:52 -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 would be to determine at least 1 staff member per youth/student who represents a safe, caring, guiding adult. The expectation should be that this adult maintains the connection by checking in with the youth daily or weekly as needed.

A bigger yet important and doable step would be that each staff in our school board take this course!

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

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 20:15:29 -0400

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

Not enough people who are unaffected are engaged. One time I heard Dave Chapelle describe that we have not yet arrived at critical mass. It will take people making a full time life commitment to “leveling the playing field” in order to achieve the shifts that are needed. To truly be the change and affect change it’s a risk taking lifestyle…