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Susan posted an update in the group Centering Black Youth Wellbeing: The research that was summarized in Module 2 really […]

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:27:55 -0400

The research that was summarized in Module 2 really brought to life the Black experience of descrimination in relation to the impact on mental and physical health, and potential for misdiagnosis. It reminds me of a term “diagnostic overshadowing” that has been used in the Intellectual/Developmental Disability sector to reflect how misdiagnosis…

Susan posted an update in the group Centering Black Youth Wellbeing: In module 2 one of the presenters noted the importance […]

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:12:17 -0400

In module 2 one of the presenters noted the importance of indigenous and black youth working together. I was wondering if there are examples of how this happening now, where there might be opportunities to connect to this work.

Katarina replied to the discussion Event Listings in the forum Community Board

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 20:46:04 -0400

Reply to Event Listings

The Jamaican Canadian Association and partners are hosting a COVID-19 vaccination information and pop-up clinic for African, Black & Caribbean communities on July 3-4 at the JCA Centre at 995 Arrow Road. Ages 12+, OHIP not required.

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

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:50:04 -0400

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

A piece that really stood out to me in the final lecture of Module 2 was the fact that Black Youth are regularly connected to supports through the police and often have to wait longer for resources. This caused me to reflect on my own work. Most of the younger youth I work with (0-11) are white. When I worked with teenagers the services that…

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

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 16:33:10 -0400

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

This is crucial…. thanks for sharing this.

As a Black man I am actively combatting anti-Black ideologies that have been so embedded in this culture. The institutional dehumanization of Black peoples is so entrenched that it impacts us all in some way – though Black people face the consequences twice over.

The desire to be seen as…

Jae Woong 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, 23 Mar 2021 01:18:18 -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?

I have found that it is very crucial to have qualitative analysis in research to address and highlight the negative impact of anti-Black racism on the communities. However, I do not think having the only scholarly research finding is enough to highlight the current anti-Black racism influence on youth and their families. I found there is more…

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

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:57:19 -0500

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

Personally I believe, Ontario , but generally all of Canada is colonized in the beliefs and systems that are in each sector of society. Education barley teaches the true history of Canada, the makeup industry has just started created more diverse colour ranges, etc.. The point is so many areas have failed BIPOC communities. It’s a never…