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Sandra replied to the discussion Overall Emotions in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Fri, 14 Jan 2022 18:39:06 -0500

Lorrie – I agree and also experience a full range of emotions throughout the lectures. I want to continue to evolve and change my practice and I’m grateful for the opportunity to be jolted into action by this learning.

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

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 19:07:34 -0500

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

I think that many well meaning people (myself included) have bought into the idea of multiculturalism without understanding, reflecting or thinking about the ‘monoculture’ aspect. This was new learning for me. Also the Angela Davis quote about it is not enough to be non-racist you must be anti-racist hit me square in the chest. I think I…

Sandra 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, 03 Jan 2022 15:17:44 -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?

As an educational organization, centering the historical and present day contributions of black families to Canadian society could provide many opportunities for student learning and extend the historical context of our country beyond the English and French narrative. My hope would be that this would be taught in all historical…