Tianna replied to the discussion Practical Ideas On Ways To Affirm The Identity Of The Black Community in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 04:20:09 -0500

Reply to Practical Ideas On Ways To Affirm The Identity Of The Black Community

My first thought is that there is a lot of hostility within the Black community toward one another and what it means to be Black. Being born in North America as a Black person versus being born in Jamaica or Nigeria or Grenada etc has different effects on how people see their Black identity and what is a part of that. This can either cause…

Tianna 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

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:41:18 -0500

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 want to create a safe and authentic space for my Black youth by first showing up as authentic in my work, being teachable and a learner. I think it is important to help the youth know their voice is valued and know that they are being cheered on in their journey. In order to center my Black youth well, I have been challenged to learn each of…

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Tianna replied to the discussion Practical Ideas On Ways To Affirm The Identity Of The Black Community in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Tianna 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