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Shelly posted an update in the group Centering Black Youth Wellbeing: I was thinking about what my organization can do to […]

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 18:25:43 -0400

I was thinking about what my organization can do to center on Black youth well being….not a single colleague is conducting research on anything related to Anti-black racism, BIPOC experiences, youth, etc. Furthermore, if we are training future educators in my department, then the department faculty needs to be more representative…Lastly,…

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

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:34:57 -0400

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

It is still rampant because it begins with leaders. If we have the chance to lead, we have a responsibility. I find that educators have implicit biases similar to systemic biases and often Black youth are implicitly treated unfairly from early childhood. I really think we, as educators, need to critically evaluate our own approach…

Shelly 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

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:23:11 -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?

I agree. Being a professor myself, amplifying voices is important. I believe we can do this by ensuring our faculty are aware, and doing this in their courses as well but the department as a whole. We have created an Anti-Black Racism & Equity committee that meets regularly and the University and Colleges I work with have also followed suit. …

Shelly 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

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:19:43 -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?

As a professor who works with diverse students striving to become educators themselves, I think including ABR curriculum in all of courses is critical but also ensuring this content and awareness is encouraged in all students so they can bring forth this awareness to their own practice of teaching in the future. I also think we need to see…