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Jovelle 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, 07 Sep 2021 23:10:00 -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?

This is amazing! I also feel that centering black youth and giving them a safe and comfortable space to share their thoughts and concerns would be very helpful and progressive to their growth and better the ways that I can personally help them. Making them feel seen and heard, as well as ensuring that they know I care and want to assist…

Jovelle 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, 07 Sep 2021 20:51:24 -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 definitely have to agree with you. Inclusion is extremely important when even creating programs that support black youth because they should be curated with black voices and opinions strongly in mind. These services must center black people’s thoughts and what would best fulfill their needs to feel comfortable and create necessary change.

Jovelle 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

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 18:18:17 -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 truly agree with you Danielle. I feel that research concerning how to combat anti-black racism and the ways in which many black youth are susceptible to various forms of structural and systemic racism, highlights the extensive work that needs to be done on our part as youth workers to address these issues and provide the most competent care…

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

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 07:20:37 -0400

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

I completely agree with you Lindsay. In school, I found that anti-black racism and the history of Canada and colonization in this area was never taught in the curriculum and slavery was somehow deemed to be only ‘exclusive’ to America. Although I am black, I was not fully aware of Canada’s shocking and terrifying past in relation to…