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

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 03:44:05 -0400

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

here is a lot of denial and not enough accountability. As mentioned in the lectures, often the data is collected and nothing is done about it. Or it was simply done for personal gain, like not wanting to “appear” racists, or “appear” out of touch. The fake allyship is really getting out of hand because again, it goes unchecked. Actions…

Mercedes 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, 13 Apr 2021 03:01:44 -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?

Great replies so far. A few notes to add.

1. More Afrocentric training/programs in general, is beneficial and necessary; in addition to ABR training. Know your past (good and bad) and use it to shape your future. I took the “Rights of Passage” program with woodgreen in high school and wish those same experiences (ex traveling to Ghana) and…

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