Thanks for your thoughts….you raised really good points about fairness and justice in that answer.

That is such an important part of what we all need to advocate for going forward in our work. Thanks for sharing.

I think what is important to me is to do critical appraisal and self reflection every day to make sure I am actively working to improve the life of the people and communities I serve. So asking those tough questions about how are we, as an organization, and how I, as a provider, striving to make transformation happen. And centering Black… Read more

All of the points you made were excellent. We would all benefit from an inclusive, open and honest society that points out the truth, not just what we want to sugarcoat or gloss over. In fact, I might add that it’s the adults who need this education more than children, who often are leaders in what it means to be a loving and just…

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Absolutely agree with both of you!

Double yes to all that you just said.

Shelly

I totally agree with you Jenny….put the youth in control of the conversation and watch transformation guide the changes that need to be made for these individuals, families and communities.

Shelly

I think a collaborative effort between health, justice, education sectors, etc. needs to holistically work with Black youth and their families and communities to envision a new outlook on programs and services. Rather than telling them what they need, or pointing out weakness and faults, it would start with a conversation, listening and…

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I think that fundamentally, the research on the impacts of anti-Black racism simply isn’t real (or convenient) for most people. Although there is much talk and adaptation of anti-racist, anti-oppression frameworks for organizations, there is often not enough training focused on the multifaceted impacts of racism. All of the research discussed…

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I think you are so right about this….the idea that this is a cultural mosaic is an illusion. And to punish black people who challenge these norms means they are labelled, criminalized, and ostracized.

Hi Ashley,

The health care system is an interesting microcosm of the systemic racism common in this country. Many Canadians believe that the health care system is without barriers, is neutral and colour blind – that is far from the truth. But there are widespread barriers, racism, injustice and power and gender imbalances seen in this sector…

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I think module 1 speaks volumes to this question. There is a complete lack of awareness, indifference, ignorance, prejudice, privilege, power imbalance and perpetuation of the myth about the tolerance of Canadian society that contributes to anti-Black racism in Ontario. I don’t ever remember being taught anything about black history in…

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I think we, as a society, need to acknowledge the realities of black people in this country. I thought the first module spoke to this issue quite well. But there is much more to be done. Knowledge needs to inform action and change. You can talk to people, ask questions, and discover what their experience(s) are like in your field of work,…

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