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Opal Adriana 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

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 01:48:15 -0500

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?

Moving beyond does take participation, this participation on a active voice should be in the creation process of public policies, servicies, action plans and frameworks. Youth should be taken on this process not only as receivers but as creators. Also including the intersectionality as we create new pathways on this important matter.

Opal Adriana 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

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 01:44:52 -0500

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

Research is one of the most powerful ways to prove that anti black racism is a true contemporary era problem, that not only affects youth on the social matters but on the mental health matter. Also, trough research is one of the most faithful way to evaluate the extent, the application and the realistic look of Anti Black Racism…

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

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 01:40:26 -0500

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

Not only in Ontario it is a problem. Anti Black racism still is a problem in all the colonized territories of the Americas, and its because the identity of our societies is build by the aspiration of whiteness, also is build by a lack of empathy and social justice, and a false idea that racism is something of many many years behind us,…

Opal Adriana 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

Sat, 07 Jan 2023 01:33:30 -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 am so happy to enter this space, I truly believe that centering Black youth wellbeing and overall youth wellbeing in our frame works is crucial because youth is that seed that will work and receive the society we built today. Also empowering black youth through the wellbeing framework will support vulnerable groups such as lgbtq+, …