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Salma 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

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 03:12:31 -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 agree with a lot of points mentioned in the posts, in order to help identify service needs for Black youths, we have to look at some of the concerns and issues that the Black community has to face on the regular basis. Once we hear what they have to say about their experiences, we should start being proactive in designing pathways and…

Salma 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

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 01:56:29 -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 I could do in my work as a community worker is to continue listening to Black youth on what their experiences and perspectives are like when they navigate themselves around the City of Toronto and its surrounding areas.

One simple thing that organizations and agencies could do to help center Black Well-being and it will…

Salma 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

Sat, 23 Mar 2024 16:37:19 -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 think we should conduct some research using a variety of different methods such as qualitative and quantitative research, focus groups, and community-based research. This will help create a better understanding about Black youths and their families’ experiences and perspectives on the issues and challenges that they face in today’s society.…

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

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 05:00:51 -0500

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

Anti-Black Racism continues to be a huge problem in Ontario as Black communities in Ontario, as well as the rest of Canada have faced racial inequalities. The black community faces a lot of unequal treatment and discrimination due to the colour of their skin. For example, they have faced an enormous amount of unequal treatment in their school,…