Youth Development
Five programs that actively engage Black youth in Toronto
“Structured engagement serves as a powerful catalyst for positive development.”
“Structured engagement serves as a powerful catalyst for positive development.”
"The expectation of ceaseless resilience creates a dangerous paradox, where women are celebrated for their strength while being denied the...
"Sometimes the most responsible thing you can do is be irresponsible to systems that don't serve you."
"Mediation is a leadership skill."
“2026 will leave unforgettable memories, no more silencing the children at heart!”
“The privilege of being an adolescent has never been afforded to all young people.”
“Life is imperfect, and it is meant to be deeply felt.”
“In Kingston, the night unfolds, revealing a city that feeds your body, memory, and meaning.”
"Slavery was merely an interruption, not the origin story of African descendants." (Shahaddah Jack, Toronto's First Youth Poet Laureate)
On March 27, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Ifarada: Centre for Excellence will host the second annual Tallawah...
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