Resource Room
A collection of videos, books, websites and connections.
Lanelle’s recommendation
A Kids Book About Racism
JELANI MEMORY
Yes, this really is a kids book about racism. Inside, you’ll find a clear description of what racism is, how it makes people feel when they experience it, and how to spot it when it happens. This is one conversation that’s never too early to start, and this book was written to be an introduction for kids on the topic.
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jaY’s recommendation
Bad Boys
Ann Arnett Ferguson
A richly textured account of daily interactions between teachers and students in order to demonstrate how a group of eleven- and twelve-year-old males construct a sense of self under adverse circumstances.
Social / Cultural Resources
jaY’s recommendation
Abantu Audio
Abantu Audio represents us, our community and our voices. Here you will find various audio books, in different categories;such as biographies, fictions, poetries,short stories, histories and essays. You can subscribe to Abantu for $6.99/month, plus there is a 30 day free trial period.
The Blackstone Foundation Library
Black Stone Library is Canada’s leading Afrocentric non-profit organization that is dedicated to promoting knowledge of self through culture of learning and reading. Create an account with them and join the BFL Book Club.
Community Resources
1. CAMH SAPACCY
(Substance Use Program for African-Canadian- Caribbean Youth)
2. TAIBU
Serves the Black community across the GTA as its priority population.They also serve all residents of the Malvern neighbourhood.
3. Tropicana
Toronto-based multi-service organization, provides all youth, newcomers, people of Black and Caribbean heritage and others in need with opportunities and alternatives that lead to success and positive life choices. Our mission is achieved through culturally appropriate programs such as counselling, child care, educational and employment services and youth development.
4. RITES for Black and African Canadian Youth (CTYS)
A culturally specific, identity development initiative that supports the empowerment of Black and African-Canadian youth between the ages of 13 and 18. RITES employs an integrated, full spectrum model of support and care so participants have access to range of coordinated mental health clinical and program supports and resources.
5. Across Boundaries
Provides mental health and addiction services for racialized communities “Across Boundaries provides a dynamic range of mental health support and services and works within Anti-Racism/Anti-Black racism and Anti-Oppression frameworks.
6. Black Youth Helpline
serves all youth and specifically responds to the need for a Black youth specific service, positioned and resourced to promote access to professional, culturally appropriate support for youth, families and schools.
7. Ounce of Prevention (OZ) Toronto
if an Africentric wraparound initiative that assists black/ racialized youth and families who are involved in the criminal justice system. Oz provides FREE counselling, support in court, support while incarcerated, support after release, and case management.
647-395-3737 or 416-747-1172
8. Naseeha
provides Islamic community with the tools needed to address mental health. With their confidential helpline, youth receive immediate, anonymous and confidential support over the phone from 12-9pm 7x a week.
1-866-627-3342 (NASEEHA)
1. Afri-Can Food Basket
Afri-Can FoodBasket’s mission is to provide leadership in urban agriculture, and foster collaboration to advance food justice, health and social enterprise in the African Canadian Community.
2. Black Creek Farm
An urban agricultural centre that engages, educates, and empowers diverse communities, through sustainable food. Offers “emergency food box” program.
3. Agincourt Community Services Association
4155 Sheppard Ave E Suite 100. Offers food security programs, emergency food bank, hot lunch program, homeless drop-in and shower facilities.
1. The CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals
Toronto based charity that is dedicated to addressing the economic and social barriers that affect Black youth ages 14 and over who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET).
2. John Howard Society HIPP Youth Program
Helping Individuals Plan Positively (HIPP) is an African-Caribbean youth centred program that assists in building skills to meet educational, employment and personal goals.
3. Toronto Community Benefits Network: NextGen Mentoring Program
mentorship program for black youth aged 16 and up who are looking to connect with a construction trade professional.
4. Black Business and Professional Association
offer business classes, financial literacy, business readiness, marketing, and much more.
5. Malvern Employment and Social Services
325 Milner Ave, 9th floor. Offers information and referrals for newcomers, needs assessment, employment services, job search workshops and vocational trainings.
1. Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC)
provides legal services to address individual system anti-racism impacting Ontario’s Black communities.
2. Ounce of Prevention (OZ) Toronto
if an Africentric wraparound initiative that assists black/ racialized youth and families who are involved in the criminal justice system. Oz provides FREE counselling, support in court, support while incarcerated, support after release, and case management.
647-395-3737 or 416-747-1172
1. Ujima House (Young and Potential Fathers Initiative)
addresses the cycles of disengagement, lack of resources and lack of visible role models for young racialized fathers in Toronto’s priority neighbourhoods with a specific focus on African Canadians.
2. Manifesting Dreams
10 week group-based program that supports youth between the ages of 12-20 who are experiencing multiple barriers including but not limited to involvement with criminal activity, justice system, and gang activity.
416 755 8883
3. Caribbean African Canadian Social Services (CAFCAN)
provides culturally appropriate social services that enrich the lives of the African, Caribbean, and Diaspora communities in GTA.
4. Black Women in Motion
is a Toronto-based, youth-led organization that empowers and supports the advancement of black women and survivors of sexual violence.
5. Nia Centre
Toronto-based not-for-profit organization that supports, showcases and promotes an appreciation of arts from across the African Diaspora.
6. Loyan Foundation (Somali Trauma Support)
grassroots, community-based registered charitable organization that is committed to ending the issues of violence in the East African community through a wide range of programs and services that promote and support a more vibrant, healthy and resilient community.
416 -743-1286
7. Woodgreen Community Services Rites of Passage (ROP)
ROP offers an 18-week program that aims to enhance black youth’s (ages 12-26) confidence, self-awareness, and resilience as they move into adulthood.
1. Africentric Alternative School (Grade JK-8) TDSB
began operating in September 2009 in response to an initial community request for such a school in June 2007 to address a high dropout rate and achievement gap affecting students of African descent.
416 395-5251
1. Regent Park Community Health Centre Housing Support
offers supports to immigrants from African who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
1. Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention
2. Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre
3. Black Creek Community Health Centre
We are a non-profit community-based organization that provides health care services and programs geared to vulnerable populations living in Toronto’s North West communities.
4. TAIBU
Sexual Health Clinic
5. Flemingdon Heights Community Health Centre
registered charity and an incorporated not-for-profit Community Health Centre (CHC). We provide a range of health-related services based on the social determinants of health and community engagement models.
416-640-5298 or 416-429-4991
6. Regent Park Community Health Centre
RPCHC works with people who live in the Regent park community to improve health and wellbeing. Offers primary health care, urgent care, foot care, dental services, diabetes education program, and youth health services.