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Lauren 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, 14 Nov 2023 20:38:46 -0500

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 can do in my practice to center Black Youth Wellbeing, is to integrate more presentations, speakers, mentors and educational content that is created and presented by BIPOC community members themselves. This will allow BIPOC youth in schools to see and learn from more dynamic and relatable people and experiences and help…

Lauren 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

Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:46:18 -0500

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 find majority of the research and data I review measures the disparities and socio-economic factors that impact Black communities, but seldom include opportunity for qualitative data collection to magnify Black voices, perspectives and ideas to help transform our current social and political systems into ones that address Anti-Black racism…

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

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:37:07 -0500

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

Anti-Black racism is still a problem in Ontario because there is a lack of accountability and action to recognize, address, educate about and reconcile the barriers and challenges experienced by the Black community. This is perpetuated by the silencing and invalidation of Black experiences and the continuation of socio-economic factors…