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Yasmein 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, 10 Jan 2023 16:54:13 -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?

Ask questions that address the well-being of the Black youth wellbeing and provide the resources.

Yasmein 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

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 18:42:09 -0500

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?

Need to build and invest in people. Skills and resources allocation for the Black youth that empowers them to lead a life they where options and opportunities for them to choose and not feel like they have limited options.

Yasmein 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, 03 Jan 2023 20:42:13 -0500

Reply to How might we draw on research findings to highlight and challenge the impact of anti-Black racism on youth and their families?

Using data and research to showcase ways that anti-black racism exists in the system and how it harmfully impacts the well-being, choices, and opportunities made available or in better words limited for the youth. We must be proactive in trying to implement best practices in the infrastructure to ensure equal opportunities for Black…

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

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 16:20:04 -0500

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

It will be naive of us to think that politics and political rhetoric that frames Black identity as dangerous or unacceptable in public spaces has nothing to do with anti-Black racism still being a problem in Ontario.

It stems from white supremacy and what the ‘ideal’ Canadian should look like and how they ought to think, act, behave & present…