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Nathalie replied to the discussion How can we work towards dismantling anti-Black racism in Canada? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:23:53 -0500

Reply to How can we work towards dismantling anti-Black racism in Canada?

Contributing to centering black youth and raising awareness about black racism specifically requires a collective of individuals, communities, and institutional bodies to be actively engaged in the work that is to be done for positive change. I believe more inclusive spaces should be made available for such underrepresented groups, to allow for…

Nathalie 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, 16 Jan 2024 14:59:27 -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 feel I have always shown sensitivity to all cultural groups and tried to become more educated on/aware of the racial inequities up until this current point in time. I can genuinely understand and empathize with the information given and be able to process it all in a way that can gain my experience/knowledge to be able to then pass it…

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

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 14:42:55 -0500

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

It is crucial to note that racism has been a complex issue influenced by various factors over the years, including historical, social, and systemic elements. While progress has been made in addressing racism, its persistence can be attributed for several reasons. Historical legacies that we are made aware of have contributed to the perpetuation…