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Rachelle 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

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:20:28 -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?

One simple thing that I can do is look at youth as individuals. It is so easy to look at quantity over quality. One simple thing that my organization can do is to look at quality programs for Black youth and focus less on the number of attendees. Five youth who have a positive experience would be better than 30 attendees who forget the…

Rachelle replied to the discussion Centering Black Youth Wellbeing Spotify Playlist in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:07:06 -0400

Reply to Centering Black Youth Wellbeing Spotify Playlist

Wonderful playlist. I will share it with my kids!

Rachelle 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, 21 Sep 2021 14:00:32 -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 been reading through the highlights of so much of the research that has been done. One thing that stands out is that even though we have been trying to change outcomes, there is still so much work to be done! I have been using the research to help me track improvements and to see what has worked and what has not moved the needle in…

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

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:59:27 -0400

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

I think that we have to move beyond mandatory training and push for real change. This would mean providing pathways to better employment and Black workers getting jobs in a decision-making capacity. In education, while streaming was officially eliminated, remnants of that program are long lasting. There has to be more opportunity provided…

Rachelle 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

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 13:49:41 -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?

There is so much good info here. I strongly believe that organizations need to include local Black youth in planning and evaluating programs. Youth should be compensated for their time as well with volunteer hours or monetary compensation. If I am really dreaming about this, I envision that their participation should also lead to…