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

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 02:24:32 -0400

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

This question has bothered me from the beginning of this course. Mostly because I did not understand how to answer from my perspective. Each time I finished a module I would come back and read some of the responses and still not quite feel that it had been answered for me. However, this final module has brought some clarity. Two pieces. The…

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

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 06:23:52 -0400

Reply to Centering Black Youth Wellbeing Spotify Playlist

Growing up I did not listen to “Black Music.” There were the occasional classics that I heard on the radio, but in the house we played Jesus music. Which was fine by me. But there was always something in me that felt at home when I was at my grandparents restaurant listening to the music. Something that centers me in a way that I can’t…

Toni replied to the discussion Overall Emotions in the forum Centering Black Youth Wellbeing

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:19:56 -0400

Reply to Overall Emotions

This has been a bit of rollercoaster for me. The insights to who I am as well as why I am have been profound. But what has bothered me the most are pieces like adultification. I always knew it was a thing, but I could never put it into words, I didn’t have a language for it. Also, the role models in our society. I grew up comparing myself…

Toni posted an update in the group Centering Black Youth Wellbeing: I know I am late to the conversation. For me I wish I […]

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 09:09:07 -0400

I know I am late to the conversation. For me I wish I knew what I have learned in the past two years, twenty years ago. I am a Black Woman and I have a sister who is half white and half black. She is able to present as White and that allows her a privilege that my other sister does not have. In February I asked her something to do with…