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Tarena 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, 31 Mar 2021 01:40:39 -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?

It is so important to move beyond identifying the service needs and gaps Black youth face, to proactively design pathways to inclusion in the youth sector. This can be done by leading black youth initiatives and programs with black youth and their families at the forefront. Representation is essential to any changes in institutions and…

Tarena 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

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 18:47:54 -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?

The research findings consistently demonstrate that black youth and their families are disproportionately overrepresented in the criminal justice system, in the child welfare systems, and are more likely to experience suspensions in the education systems than their white counterparts. These examples are only some of the ways in which…

Tarena 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, 24 Mar 2021 00:19:24 -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 recently finished watching the second module which focused on “Engaging with Research About Black Youth”. I learned from the research that black youth experience extensive wait times to accessing mental health services, generally almost double the wait times than their white counterparts. A statistic that I found alarming, while not…

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

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 23:29:41 -0400

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

Anti-black racism remains a prominent concern in Ontario because of the historical violence against black people stemming from colonialism and slavery. Anti-black racism is embedded within our institutions and everyday practices. It is manifested in every aspect of our social systems (education, justice, healthcare) and is often implicit…