Virtual Café by YouthREX | Uzo Anucha | Activity https://cafe.youthrex.com/members/rexacaddir/activity/ Activity feed for Uzo Anucha. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:16:25 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 8a7f1dff53278a3d56cc4ba5c6f9673f Uzo replied to the discussion What are the challenges facing youth with the legalization of cannabis? in the forum Cannabis and Youth https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/youth-engagement-outreach/forum/discussion/what-are-the-current-and-emerging-challenges-facing-youth-with-the-legalization-of-cannabis-what-are-the-challenges-your-sector-faces-in-responding-to-these-challenges/#post-1735 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 14:01:29 -0500 Reply to What are the challenges facing youth with the legalization of cannabis?

Your comments are 💯true, Debra! Despite the legalization of cannabis that has made corporations a lot of profit, the stigma that Black youth experience using continues. This stigmatization interweaves with anti-Black racism.

]]> b7dcbac2de2b514a626b8d5524b5907a Uzo replied to the discussion Special Topics in the forum Evaluation and Youth Work https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/evaluation-and-youth-work/forum/discussion/organizational-capacity-for-evaluation/#post-1720 Sat, 06 Nov 2021 16:34:16 -0400 Reply to Special Topics

Definitely, Caroline! Evaluation capacity is a big barrier to engaging in evaluation by too many youth programs. Two of the key findings from YouthREX’s Beyond Measure study that examined evaluation practices in youth organizations found that they do understand the benefits of evaluation and are enthusiastic about it but need evaluation…

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]]> f1a6b6520127b3c260f913f8484059ac Uzo 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/#post-1123 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:36:24 -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?

Thanks for sharing your plan for a Black Youth Voices Matter group, Harold. Such a good idea! Yes, getting youth involved from the beginning of the planning and listening to them is key to success. If you are interested, you can ask YouthREX to pull together an evidence brief on best practices on setting up youth groups for BIPOC youth.…

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]]> cd78f8f4de74f7411704d7c2db14149c Uzo 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/#post-1122 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 12:19:39 -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?

“Move at the speed of trust”… so much wisdom in this advice! Thanks for sharing, Kristina.

]]> d3c46e2ab8449b2ef9df875e0fa86533 Uzo 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 https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/centering-black-youth-wellbeing/forum/discussion/strategies-for-working-against-anti-black-racism/#post-1068 Thu, 18 Mar 2021 20:01:49 -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?

Fascinating! Thanks, Kat

]]> e1fa9b884e0f97cf6f2dd6284288c3f9 Uzo 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 https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/centering-black-youth-wellbeing/forum/discussion/strategies-for-working-against-anti-black-racism/#post-1054 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 20:52:10 -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?

Thanks, Mike. Your “inconclusive thoughts” are definitely very insightful. I agree that stories are very powerful in communicating the ‘humanness’ of how oppression is felt by others in a way that just facts and stats might not be able to do.

]]> 532aea9be9fc25a1f230690f4807c78f Uzo 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/#post-1053 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 20:42:56 -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?

“Are you asking for advice or do you just need me to listen?” is such a great question! I have been guilty a few times of diving too quickly to a solution mindset when someone might just need to talk and be listened to. Thank you.

]]> 8a8a3632ce781dc6708bf9a8080c6037 Uzo replied to the discussion Centering Black Youth Wellbeing Spotify Playlist in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/centering-black-youth-wellbeing/forum/discussion/centering-black-youth-wellbeing-spotify-playlist/#post-1008 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 14:06:51 -0400 Reply to Centering Black Youth Wellbeing Spotify Playlist

Agree! Rise Up always rises me up to do/be better 😀

]]> 3aa46460b20324b811b7f255d75ce77a Uzo 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/#post-1002 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 11:41:57 -0500 Reply to Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario?

💯Truth!

]]> 45d6c71c208a97c181346b581e342a73 Uzo replied to the discussion Centering Black Youth Wellbeing Spotify Playlist in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing https://cafe.youthrex.com/communities/centering-black-youth-wellbeing/forum/discussion/centering-black-youth-wellbeing-spotify-playlist/#post-1001 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 11:39:01 -0500 Reply to Centering Black Youth Wellbeing Spotify Playlist

Too many fav songs to choose one 🤩

My first is an oldie but goodie: Changes by 2Pac. Also Rise Up by Andra Day.

Love Case by Teni and Loading by Olamide too! Of course I must rep Nigeria 🇳🇬

]]> 019e7d1dd515cc54b7b7ebdf223d9baa Uzo 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/#post-899 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:12:45 -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?

So true, Jasmyne! Thank you. Making sure we center Black youth voice and leadership in the programs that are set up to serve them is legit important. YouthREX highlighted this as part of our Doing Right Together for Black Youth report in 2018. We created a fact sheet that summarized five ways to engage Black youth to hear their voices and…

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]]> 81cfa08e2f541bd1ed5f67a0746a4dde Uzo 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/#post-898 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 13:01:58 -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?

Great observation, Jane! Yes, good allyship intentionally makes space for those that live the issues to have a voice. We all could do a better job of this. Thanks for the reminder 👍🏽

]]> 383ad9fb2d06c84adebffd81b595b5df Uzo 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/#post-896 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:55:04 -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?

And yes, a focus on anti-Black racism must go beyond Black History Month lol

]]> 4fe9757c96ae9907df720c2eaa0eb77a Uzo 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/#post-895 Thu, 04 Mar 2021 12:54:13 -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?

Agree, Donna! We definitely need better collaboration. We also need to ensure that youth workers and youth can influence policy, program planning and funding priorities.

]]> 154ff07bd1e912fb0578d74ca6048f74 Uzo 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/#post-847 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 17:58:05 -0500 1b374ecd72a36a398a8663619a717dbf Uzo 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/#post-844 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 17:56:05 -0500 Reply to Why is anti-Black racism still a problem in Ontario?

Agree, Khyonna! Yes, anti-Black racism remains too commonplace in
Ontario, because many people excuse the realities of deeply ingrained racism. Our report “Doing Right Together for Black Youth” found that the
#1 issue for Black youth was the persistent racism they and their families experienced across different systems. Check out the… Read more

]]> 2097fb6bb2caa6ead921d8af98b510a5 Uzo and Lladaneyah are now connected https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/642/ Tue, 01 Sep 2020 22:14:21 -0400 0 74d9667b46b811490925304bceaf305a Uzo and Amanda are now connected https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/504/ Sun, 28 Jun 2020 16:29:04 -0400 0 d282c3685ab219e87b6af623d4e0b99c Uzo changed the name of the group Community Board from "Youth Sector Community Board" to "Community Board" https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/474/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 09:12:42 -0400 0 ed85e7f67645cf9c2bb3c825f54be923 Uzo and Gary A are now connected https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/472/ Fri, 26 Jun 2020 00:52:00 -0400 0 ecb17ec02134660d4dafa8cd7123b3ba Uzo and Vivian are now connected https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/458/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 20:18:08 -0400 0 a3d1d3561528a52b4363d3a6efad8349 Uzo and Garth are now connected https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/456/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 20:04:10 -0400 0 02448018d4f1eb508df2a0402ab7a0a3 Uzo changed the description of the group Community Board from "Share and discuss job postings, events, and other youth sector opportunities." to "Share what is happening in Ontario's youth sector such as jobs and volunteer openings; funding requests; professional development opportunities; and youth sector news." https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/416/ Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:37:31 -0400 0 7bd8962f106c025add7bba6cc0223e80 Uzo joined the group Community Board https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/396/ Fri, 29 May 2020 23:30:31 -0400 0 f7a09941a2ac426813ce8bcc9ebae430 Uzo joined the group Community Board https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/395/ Fri, 29 May 2020 23:30:07 -0400 0 5af5a9b494b86bbb21aaf5aaae8939e4 Uzo and Clementine are now connected https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/376/ Thu, 14 May 2020 11:14:33 -0400 0 ba2bb562453a92acc74493e5e9afe28b Uzo updated their profile https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/370/ Thu, 14 May 2020 05:26:19 -0400 0 a22703a74b4989bc1cb1273236a20b45 Uzo and Corliss are now connected https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/337/ Tue, 12 May 2020 17:42:23 -0400 0 8092be4d4562772f2fcb4ff341a86b18 Uzo updated their profile https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/249/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:43:35 -0400 0 d8fbcbc6cfb69b7aa7ed22fd31261ba6 Uzo posted an update: Beautiful sunny Saturday 🌞 Peace, Her Chairness 👑 https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/233/ Sat, 18 Apr 2020 14:44:19 -0400 Beautiful sunny Saturday 🌞
Peace,
Her Chairness 👑

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Looking through the Kaleidoscope of Cannabis
]]> 0 d08b30b82623b80030000569d55f0592 Uzo posted an update: https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/223/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 20:26:32 -0400 0 4f9d92db02a328898bc7dd285b3afc93 Uzo and Kathe are now connected https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/220/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 20:11:37 -0400 0 093e997aafbd052327cd994193579d15 Uzo posted an update: Testing! @Cyril https://cafe.youthrex.com/cafe-buzz/p/214/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 19:29:08 -0400 Testing!
@Cyril

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