Browse publications in the Black Child collection.
A Comparative Analysis of Anti-Black Racism and Mental Health Policies in Prairie Provinces and School Boards
- Authors
- Emmanuel A Marfo, Ewuradjoa Panyin Obeng-Nkansah, Albert Junior Frimpong, Haris Musavar, Bukola Oladunni Salami
- Publication year
- 2026
- Publication date
- 2026-05-05
- Source
- Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities 2026
- Type
- Journal Article
- Topics
- Black Child
Background: Black children and youth constitute 41.9% of Canada’s Black population. Their frequent encounters with antiBlack racism and systemic discrimination in schools contribute to disproportionately poor mental health outcomes. Given the rapid growth of the Black…
Educational Experiences of Black Children and Youth in Canada: A Scoping Review
- Authors
- Tiphanie Okorie, Aloysius Nwabugo Maduforo, Handel Wright, Tya Collins, Malinda Smith, Shirley Anne Tate, Alleson Mason, Véronique Church-Duplessis, George Frempong, Caitlin McClur…
- Publication year
- 2026
- Publication date
- 2026-05-05
- Source
- Educ. Sci. 2026, 16(5), 728
- Type
- Journal Article
- Region
- Canada
- Topics
- Black Child
Black children and youth in Canada often hold high educational aspirations; however, systemic biases, deficit-based perceptions, and structural barriers limit their opportunities. These challenges, linked to anti-Black racism, migration-related disruptions, and socioeconomic inequities, contribute to lower…
Factors Influencing Racial Discrimination and Prevalence of Major Depressive Disorder Among Black Canadian Youths
- Authors
- Folajinmi Oluwasina, Andre M.N Renzaho, Delores Mullings, Joanna Henderson, Kwame McKenzie, Hayley Hamilton, Tolulope Sajobi, Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan, Cecile Rousseau, Bukola Sa…
- Publication year
- 2026
- Publication date
- 2026-03-14
- Source
- Community Mental Health Journal 2026
- Type
- Journal Article
- Region
- Canada
- Topics
- Black Child, Black Health
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a complex and multifaceted mental health condition with far-reaching implications for youth well-being and society. This paper examined the prevalence of depressive symptoms consistent with probable MDD and their association with…
Insidious systems: a scoping review of Black youth and the criminal justice system in Canada
- Authors
- Joshua E Yusuf, Gervin Apatinga, Barbara-Ann Hamilton-Hinch, Annette Bailey, W Andy Knight, Geoffrey Maina, Aloysius Nwabugo Maduforo, Bukola Salami
- Publication year
- 2026
- Publication date
- 2026-01-15
- Source
- Health & Justice (2026) 14:6
- Type
- Journal Article
- Topics
- Black Child
Introduction: A growing concern within and beyond Black communities is the increasing injustices faced by Black children and youth, especially the indelible injustices imposed in their involvement with the Canadian criminal justice system. This study conducts…
A Rapid Scoping Review of Resilience Facilitators and Barriers among Black Children and Young People in Canada
- Authors
- Emmanuel A. Marfo, Albert Junior Frimpong, Haris Musavar, Bukola Salami
- Publication year
- 2026
- Source
- Canadian Journal of Nursing Research. 2026;0(0).
- Type
- Journal Article
- Topics
- Black Child
Background and Purpose: Despite pervasive structural and systemic adversities, Black children and youth in Canada demonstrate significant resilience. However, mainstream discourse often privileges deficit-based narratives, marginalizing these strengths. This rapid scoping review identifies and synthesizes the…
Health of Black children and youth in Canada: a scoping review
- Authors
- Chiedozie James Alumona, Aloysius Nwabugo Maduforo, Oluwagbohunmi Adetunji Awosoga, Nicole A. Johnson, Shannon D. Scott, Caitlin McClurg, Dominic A. Alaazi & Bukola Salami
- Publication year
- 2025
- Publication date
- 2025-09-02
- Source
- BMC Public Health (2025) 25:3024
- Type
- Journal Article
- Region
- Canada
- Topics
- Black Child
Background: Black children and youth in Canada experience significant health inequity due to systemic racism, socioeconomic inequities, and inadequate access to culturally responsive healthcare services, affecting their overall well-being. This scoping review mapped and synthesised empirical…
Parenting Values of African Immigrants
- Authors
- Oluwakemi Amodu, Nour Armoush, and Oluwabukola Salami
- Publication year
- 2025
- Publication date
- 2025-08-05
- Source
- Journal of Family Issues Volume 47, Issue 2, February 2026, Pages 127-147
- Type
- Journal Article
- Topics
- Black Child
African immigrant parents face unique challenges when raising their children in a new sociocultural environment. Parenting approaches that they experienced as children may no longer be feasible in their new context and often require adaptation. Informed…
Building Black community accountability in child welfare: Provincial contexts and Black service provider experiences across three jurisdictions
- Authors
- Alicia Boatswain-Kyte, Travonne Edwards, Bryn King, Bukola Salami
- Publication year
- 2025
- Publication date
- 2025-01-29
- Source
- Child Protection and Practice Volume 4, April 2025, 100112
- Type
- Journal Article
- Topics
- Black Child
The disproportionate representation of Black children in Canadian child welfare systems has spurred significant scrutiny and calls for reform. This study examines the crucial role of Black service providers in Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta in fostering…
“Dual Pandemics”: Intersecting Influences of Anti-Black Racism and the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Mental Health of Black Youth
- Authors
- Samah Osman, Olivia Aiello, Khadija Brouillette, Mischa Taylor, Kwame McKenzie, Andre M. N. Renzaho, Jo Henderson, Hayley Hamilton, and Bukola Salami
- Publication year
- 2025
- Publication date
- 2024-05-15
- Source
- Canadian Journal of Nursing Research Volume 57, Issue 1, Pages 24-32
- Type
- Journal Article
- Region
- Canada
- Topics
- Black Child, Black Health
Background: The intersection of the COVID-19 pandemic with systemic anti-Black racism in the form of police violence and the subsequent Black Lives Matter movement has created an especially critical juncture to examine the mental health of…
Facilitators of and Barriers to Resilience Among Black Children and Youth in Canada and the United States: Protocol for a Scoping Review
- Authors
- Emmanuel Akwasi Marfo, Gervin Ane Apatinga, Bukola Salami
- Publication year
- 2025
- Source
- JMIR Res Protoc 2025 Oct 20:14:e80859.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Region
- International
- Topics
- Black Child
Background: :Black children and youth disproportionately experience systemic discrimination, racism, stereotypes, and academic streaming, which negatively affect their well-being. Although they often demonstrate high aspirations and resilience, dominant narratives remain deficit-based, emphasizing challenges over strengths. The…
“I wasn’t Enrolled”: Exploring the Educational Narratives of Black Caribbean Youth Navigating Out-of-Home Care in Ontario’s Child Welfare System.
- Authors
- Edwards, Travonne · Brisbane, Maria · Laylor, Andre · Chowdhury, Rasnat · Parada, Henry · King, Bryn
- Publication year
- 2025
- Source
- Child & Adolescent Social Work Journal 42, 219–234 (2025).
- Type
- Journal Article
- Topics
- Black Child
The educational system is the leading referral source for Black families involved in Ontario’s child welfare system. Across both the education and child welfare systems, Black youth face disparities and numerous challenges such as instability, isolation,…
Interventions to Improve the Mental Health of Black Youth in Western Countries: A Scoping Review
- Authors
- Eyasu Yakob, Aloysius Nwabugo Maduforo, Ibukun Christiana Kayode, Tiphanie Okorie, Prosper Komolafe, Folajinmi Oluwasina & Bukola Salami
- Publication year
- 2025
- Source
- Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities 2025
- Type
- Journal Article
- Region
- International
- Topics
- Black Child
Background: Black youth in Western countries experience disproportionate mental health challenges driven by systemic racism, cultural stigma, and limited access to culturally appropriate care. While the need for tailored interventions is increasingly recognized, there remains a…
