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Selena 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

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:25:23 -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?

Student engagement from Black youth is crucial in working towards identifying the services needs and gaps Black youth face. Engagement with Black youth, families, and workers in community mental health and beyond are important. If the pathways, services, and gaps are not culturally responsive, they will not meet the needs of Black youth,…

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

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:18:27 -0400

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

I think part of it has to do with the people of Ontario’s (and probably a majority of Canada) lack of knowledge in Canada’s history regarding black lives. The lecture on Canada’s history when it comes to slavery, racism, etc., was very informative and a lot of the information was new to me! I think this type of history (along with our…

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

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:14:03 -0400

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