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Rachel 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

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 21:35:51 -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?

Firstly, one simple thing I could do to center Black youth’s well-being in my work is to emphasize and hold myself accountable with critical reflexivity. I like to believe I am self-aware and address any biases I may have but as this module has taught me that is not enough. I will ensure I am consistently identifying and reflecting on any…

Rachel 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

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 00:01:33 -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?

After completing this module and taking some time to reflect on this question I believe that there are various ways we can pro-actively design pathways to inclusion in the youth sector. A few of these ways include the involvement and input of black youth in the development of programs and services, cultural competency training, and…

Rachel 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

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 23:51:43 -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?

There are a variety of ways in which research and data can address and challenge anti-Black racism among youth and their families. Firstly, by compiling and simplifying data and research into easily understandable content for people; we can amplify Black voices and concerns more quickly and efficiently to a broader audience. For example,…

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

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:21:00 -0500

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

Anti-Black racism is still a problem in Ontario as well as Canada for a variety of reasons including the historical context in which Black people existed in Canada, the lack of black voices in large political and influential systems, socioeconomic disparities, the silence and compliance of anti-black racism at the hands of white privilege and…