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Kristen 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, 21 Apr 2023 12:56:59 -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 feel like there are so many simple things that can be done individually and at an organization level to center Black youth wellbeing. I feel the most important thing to do though would be to listen. Through listening we can learn, we can grow, and we can empower the youth. We all feel more understood, and even capable, when people listen…

Kristen 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, 20 Apr 2023 17:47:34 -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 think that to be pro-active in designing programs, we need to include Black youth in the conversation. Where many of our programs are Eurocentric, we need to give Black youth the chance to have their voices heard, and really listen to their experiences. We also need to include ABR training for all staff – and not just a one and done…

Kristen 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

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:44:27 -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?

Research helps guide us. It provides insight into a variety of topics – including the impact of racism. If we ignore the data research provides we are missing a big piece of the puzzle. We can’t truly realize the generational impact without the data – the world is so egocentric that people don’t want to think that actions of the past…

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

Tue, 11 Apr 2023 14:15:46 -0400

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

I think that anti-Black racism is still an issue because people don’t like to upset the “status quo” – they don’t like the feeling of discomfort from acknowledging that things are not perfect, things are not as amazing as we like to think. I also think that geographical locations help keep anti-Black racism an issue. Having grown up in a…