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Tim replied to the discussion Challenge - how do we make language of this more accessible to broader public in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 13:30:47 -0500

Reply to Challenge - how do we make language of this more accessible to broader public

Hi All: Was discussing this topic with my wife this morning and I shared about the article written by Charles Blow and his powerful and vivid use of metaphors. She shared with me she in the past has been off-put by friends or family bringing up academic terms in conversations she was not familiar with. She shared she just listened to a…

Tim replied to the discussion Challenge - how do we make language of this more accessible to broader public in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Sat, 28 Jan 2023 09:01:26 -0500

Reply to Challenge - how do we make language of this more accessible to broader public

Hi All. Really enjoyed this discussion on the use of language and terms. I think all the terms and concepts are very important but also feel that perhaps moving beyond them at times can be helpful for reaching a wider audience. I studied English literature in university and I am also a storyteller and a sometimes writer. I realize that…

Tim replied to the discussion Reflections on completing the course as 60+ year old white youth worker in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:12:46 -0500

Reply to Reflections on completing the course as 60+ year old white youth worker

Hi Moraig – I agree with you whole heartedly. It is absurd and obscene to note that while fossil fuel consumption continues to be one of the major drivers of the climate crisis the Oil Companies and their shareholders are making obscene amounts of money. Even a bit of Justice would suggest they need to be taxed to pay for this. Also I agree…

Tim replied to the discussion Challenge - how do we make language of this more accessible to broader public in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:06:54 -0500

Reply to Challenge - how do we make language of this more accessible to broader public

Hi Andrew. I am not suggesting terms should be watered down. Rather about the benefit of thinking about these terms and concepts and ways to get some of the information and ideas across to people who might be receptive but are not versed in the language or terms. I have been at many meetings online (mostly these days) where people there…

Tim replied to the discussion Challenge - how do we make language of this more accessible to broader public in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 16:02:49 -0500

Reply to Challenge - how do we make language of this more accessible to broader public

Hi Dineira. Thanks for your sharing. I will look into what you said about “Implementation Science”. That sounds interesting. Also great to hear about the person who spoke about translation into plain language. Think it is important to get these discussions happening out in wider forums. I am thinking if and when people choose to perhaps call…

Tim 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

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 03:33:38 -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?

One simple thing I could do. I think I will continue to learn as part of the YouthRex community and will find ways to write about and share what I am learning with my colleagues at work. I will promote the YouthRex learning platform to others. I will continue to learn and to deal with my own Cognitive Dissonance as I learn more about my own…

Tim replied to the discussion How can we work towards dismantling anti-Black racism in Canada? in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Tue, 17 Jan 2023 03:31:05 -0500

Reply to How can we work towards dismantling anti-Black racism in Canada?

This is my first entry. I am a late middle aged white youth employment counselor who began his career in this field working in the Jane Finch community for four years and loving the work and the community I found there. I have been working for about a decade now in the northern part of York Region which is predominantly white yet as I write this…