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It’s Black History Month and on this episode, I will be sharing a bit of my experience as a Black person living in Canada. I talk about some of the challenges I’ve had and also the role of allies in stemming the tide of anti-Black racism that seems to be entrenched in our systems and interactions. I’ve faced walls of silence and awkward questions, but I’ve also encountered wonderful support from White allies and indigenous Blacks. Yes, there’s been sadness but there’s also been the joy of experiencing the goodness of humans, both Black and White. 

This episode is an encouragement to my Black sisters to keep showing up despite the hard road we journey, and to my White sisters to keep walking alongside us as we navigate the minefields of racism.

Check the references in the episode transcript to see some of the research on systemic racism in Canada and its impact on child welfare reporting and the education of Black children, especially boys. 

Thank you so much for listening!

References in this episode

Canadian Education Is Steeped in Anti-Black Racism

Black Boys Across the African Diaspora: Child Welfare Considerations and Practice Implications, a study by Chantille Davis, MSW (November 2021)

Five charts that show what systemic racism looks like in Canada

Psalm 139:14

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