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Natalia 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, 21 Jun 2022 16:57:57 -0400

Reply to How might we draw on research findings to highlight and challenge the impact of anti-Black racism on youth and their families?

Thank you Yasmine.
My household was a Matriarch home. My mother , a Black Femme Lesbian, and grandmother were/are the head of the home and even though there are older men in the family, after my Grandma passed away my mother became the Head of the family.

It’s important to stop thinking about the binary in Black Family homes and allow…

Natalia 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

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:48:09 -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?

I believe that it’s key to make sure that the work you do is trauma informed at all times. Do our best to self reflect, check our biases and hold ourselves accountable in the process.

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

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 19:34:15 -0400

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

Capitalism and Colonialism are still prevalent and the main tool of White Supremacy sentiments. Until this system is dismantled, it will not end.

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

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 19:21:51 -0400

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

I agree!