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Sureka 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

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:46:30 -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 completely agree with you Jasmyne! It is incredibly important to include Black youth in this process and also understand how they want to be included. Like you said there are many opinions and experiences and with that, I believe we can get a wealth of knowledge on how we can better assist and help Black youth. It’s been mentioned before but…

Sureka replied to the discussion Centering Black Youth Wellbeing Spotify Playlist in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:55:14 -0400

Reply to Centering Black Youth Wellbeing Spotify Playlist

Thank you so much for sharing this playlist! There are so many good ones to choose just one. The ones I have on repeat at the moment are 20 10 20, Changes, Rise Up and Brown Skin Girl!

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

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:46:44 -0400

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

I feel like Anti-Black Racism is still a problem in Ontario because not many people realize how we have been set to think the Eurocentric way. When some are blinded by it, we don’t realize the harm it is doing. Some may not realize or even know how deep Anti- Black Racism is routed. Until we start having those conversations and making active…

Sureka 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

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:26:36 -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 believe one simple thing that I can do is to create and open and safe space for Black youth to share their stories and have their voices be heard. Allowing them to use their voice is the beginning of empowering them.

One thing our organization can do is to see how we can better address systemic barriers that Black youth are continuing to…

Sureka 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

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:03:40 -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?

There is quite a lot that we can see from the research and see where the gaps are. We have to be aware on how the system has been a barrier. From there acknowledge the gaps and listen to how the youth would like your help. We have to challenge things that are known to be a barrier and we can use the research to help us in that. What is…

Sureka 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

Fri, 26 Mar 2021 15:01:08 -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?

Hi Jane and Lisa,

I completely agree with you! When we truly listen to what someone else’s experience was, that is their time to share their stories. We can do more harm when we start to compare lives and it becomes ineffective for the youth. When others share their stories and experiences, we have to take a step back and listen. Like you said…