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Joshua 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

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:34:36 -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?

I believe that one simple thing we can do to center Black youth wellbeing in the workplace is to listen closely, self reflect, continue to advocate for Black youth wellbeing, and continue the conversation.

I believe that our agency would benefit from Black led mandatory trainings/ education that center Black youth.

Joshua 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

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:06:32 -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?

I believe that moving toward programs and services where Black youth are not experiencing anti- Black racism, would include reassessing the understanding of “power and opportunity,” within agencies.

Representation Matters

Healthy Black representation would be present at every level of the agency. Healthy Black representation would be supported…

Joshua 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

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 18:24:05 -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 believe that healthy Black representation at every level including research teams and governance boards is essential to truly experience change. This has the power to inform and engage useful dialog and also explores what meaningful steps forward can look like. We know that exploring the impacts of anti black racism is incredibly important…

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

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:08:28 -0500

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

I believe that one reason anti-black racism remains an issue in Ontario is due to historical factors that continue to open doors for certain groups to benefit socially, academically, and economically on the backs of non whites. Individuals who are not directly impacted by the damage of anti- black racism often experience a greater likelihood…