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James 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

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 18:08:07 -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?

Within my organization, we need to develop ways to safely and meaningfully uplift the voices and experiences of black youth. This will require thought, planning, engaging with the community, and identifying how we can move beyond a tokenistic approach to inclusion to a more meaningful way to capture the lived experience of black youth. This…

James 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, 22 Mar 2024 13:37:31 -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 can do in my organization is present management with a recommendation to include ABR training for all new and current staff, as well as commit to an action plan to implement ABR principles into our work. I also want to focus on what I can do as an individual to better support black youth and families. For this, the concept…

James 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

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:53:55 -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?

I work in the healthcare system and much of my work involves supporting people in connecting to resources within the community. One thing I can do to improve the care I provide to black patients and families is work to identify and develop partnerships with black community agencies, educational programs, and mental health services centered…

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

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 19:54:50 -0500

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

Anti-black racism persists in Canada for many different reasons, which are rooted in the history of slavery, discrimination and colonization, and continue to this day. Many Canadians are not even aware of these historical roots in racism, as it was not included (or minimized) in the school education system and largely ignored or erased in…