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Elizabeth 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, 30 Jan 2023 15:48:46 -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?

I totally agree with your perspective. It is not enough to request feedback at one stage of program design or delivery. Community consultation and collaboration is key to ensure our programs are truly designed and delivered in an anti-racist/anti-oppressive way. I also think we need to rethink how we gather feedback- it is not enough to put a…

Elizabeth 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

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 17:55:17 -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?

I agree with this Jasmine. Incorporating our learning into small meaningful changes is a good way to get things moving in organizations that seem unable to move forward on ABR policies and practices. I find the more the small changes are implemented the less daunting the larger changes seem to be. One simple way that I will center Black…

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

Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:20:15 -0500

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

I agree with you Julissa, white supremacy and the individuals who benefit from it need anti-black racism to persist in order to uphold the benefits and privileges it affords them. The reality is even those who acknowledge that ABR is real are often unwilling to give up these privileges and make meaningful change that is felt by Black…

Elizabeth 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, 10 Jan 2023 16:00:19 -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?

One way I am thinking that I can personally draw on research findings to highlight and challenge the impact of ABR on youth and families is by incorporating this research into program planning and development. Thinking about why we make the decisions we do at our agency, who makes these decisions, viewing if our decision making creates barriers…