I agree with so many of the comments… Racist thoughts, actions are so often denied – particularly as racism is seen as a problem south of the border, or as individualistic ‘bad’ behaviour. We often don’t see our own complicity in how systems and structures protect and uphold racism and white supremacy.

So many great comments already! I love the idea of partnering with youth – centering their ideas, their needs, their strengths. I think an important part is working from an Afrocentric lens and the centering of culture, community and identity at each step and level – making shifts at both micro and macro levels

My start is scheduling time each week to engage in critical reflexivity and to partner with my colleague for accountability as I unlearn and relearn on an ongoing basis