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Laura 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

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:36:02 -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 I will commit to doing in my work is to take a stance of “not knowing” whenever I am working with Black folks and other racialized groups whose experiences I can never truly understand. It is my ethical and professional responsibility to defer to folks in the communities I am serving for decision-making and to continually…

Laura 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

Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:41:34 -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 an important first step in this process will be to hold consultations with Black youth to determine what types of programs, activities etc will be meaningful to them. It is important as service providers that we do not impose our ideas of what type of programs are best for Black youth, especially if we are not from the Black…

Laura 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, 03 Jul 2023 14:56:39 -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?

Looking to research findings is highly effective when addressing the impacts of anti-Black racism, including in the development of new policies or programs. Using research, we can identify where disparities exist and use this as a starting point to create change. By reflecting on these identified disparities using our knowledge of…

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

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 19:06:57 -0400

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

While I do not live in Ontario and can’t speak to the specific experiences of the province, in my own experience anti-Black racism persists primarily through the “democratic racism” explained in the module. Many people seem to be unable or unwilling to look inward at their own internalized biases and interrogate how they may be…