Virtual Café by YouthREX | Rolland | Activity https://cafe.youthrex.com/members/rchids/activity/ Activity feed for Rolland. Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:30:40 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 120ea557397c524e05976c8ecac9941e Rolland replied to the discussion Areas of Privilege in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/centering-black-youth-wellbeing/forum/discussion/areas-of-privilege/#post-2897 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:18:01 -0400 Reply to Areas of Privilege

Hi Alexandra, I totally get where you’re coming from, and it’s great that you’re bringing up this question for discussion. Mental wellness can indeed be a complex topic in the context of privilege. It’s not necessarily a privilege on its own, but rather, it often intersects with other aspects of privilege and disadvantage.

When we talk about…

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]]> a509226589a676d414626d97c8aee6c3 Rolland replied to the discussion Practical Ideas On Ways To Affirm The Identity Of The Black Community in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/centering-black-youth-wellbeing/forum/discussion/practical-ideas-on-ways-to-affirm-the-identity-of-the-black-community/#post-2896 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 13:11:11 -0400 Reply to Practical Ideas On Ways To Affirm The Identity Of The Black Community

Hi Rochelle, it sounds like your parents really went the extra mile to create a supportive and affirming environment for you. Being part of the Jamaican Canadian Association, attending a Black Church, and going to a Historically Black University must have provided you with such rich cultural and educational experiences. It’s incredible how…

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]]> 3ffb0e8d73e9c89d22f6af190d501642 Rolland replied to the discussion Support Black Students living in smaller communities outside of the GTA in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/centering-black-youth-wellbeing/forum/discussion/support-black-students-living-in-smaller-communities-outside-of-the-gta/#post-2881 Sun, 22 Oct 2023 00:01:11 -0400 Reply to Support Black Students living in smaller communities outside of the GTA

Here are some ideas:

  1. Community Partnerships: Collaborate with local Black organizations and community leaders to understand and address specific needs.

  2. Mentorship Programs: Create mentorship opportunities with local Black professionals.

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]]> de50804c8e729094bf5ed702bfe706f5 Rolland 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 https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/centering-black-youth-wellbeing/forum/discussion/lets-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-pr/page/3/#post-2880 Sat, 21 Oct 2023 23:55:46 -0400 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?

I think that designing pathways to inclusion for Black youth in the youth sector while addressing anti-Black racism requires a holistic approach. Here are some ideas:

– Involve Black youth in decision-making, ensuring their voices guide program and service development.

– Provide cultural competency training for professionals to foster a…

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]]> 62e32dbf4aa5b367ccbbc4231d10aa6d Rolland 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 https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/centering-black-youth-wellbeing/forum/discussion/what-is-the-one-simple-thing-either-in-your-personal-practice-organization-or-professional-practice-that-you-will-focus-on-implementing-to-improve-outcomes-for-black-youth-starting-today/page/7/#post-2875 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:39:40 -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?

<div>For me, I think one thing I can do to center Black youth wellbeing in my work is to listen and be culturally responsive. It is so important that I see and hear my students which means I act/re-act in ways that are applicable and appropriate to help my students. </div>

]]> b4d5aa1130a46bae46d89521f5afac78 Rolland replied to the discussion Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/centering-black-youth-wellbeing/forum/discussion/why-is-anti-black-racism-still-a-problem-in-ontario/page/8/#post-2874 Fri, 20 Oct 2023 14:36:06 -0400 Reply to Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario?

Thank you for your reply, Justin. I agree with your position, especially around the need to engage in tough conversations. There is so much to learn so let’s be respectful with one another as we keep pushing for understanding and action.

]]> 3b7cb4aae76fec230a33605e044986b2 Rolland replied to the discussion Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/centering-black-youth-wellbeing/forum/discussion/why-is-anti-black-racism-still-a-problem-in-ontario/page/8/#post-2836 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 01:25:12 -0400 Reply to Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario?

I wish I could say Ontario has made more progress against anti-Black racism, but the harsh truth is it remains deeply entrenched in our province. And if we’re being really honest with ourselves, we know why.

It’s because racism doesn’t just disappear on its own – it hides in our institutions, our subconscious minds, and our resistance to change.…

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