The voice and strength of Afro-descendant youth in Quebec
Youth Forum
Afro-Quebecers
The FJAQ aims to be a reference organization for the participation of young Afro-descendants in the civic life of Quebec. To do this, we set ourselves the main objectives:
Accompany and equip Afro-descendant youth
To contribute to the tools of young Afro-descendants in order to address socio-professional integration issues.
A key partner for institutions
To position ourselves as the interlocutor of choice for institutions/organizations when it comes to topics related to youth and particularly those related to Afro-Quebec youth.
Participate in the FJAQ adventure
become a volunteer
Contribute to our actions by giving a little of your time.
become a member
Join our community and benefit from our resources.
become a partner
Collaborate with us to support Afro-Quebecois youth.
become a mentor
Share your experience to guide and inspire young people.
Fostering solidarity and intercultural dialogue
FJAQ is an innovative platform for the integration of young Afro-descendants in the province of Quebec. Through the promotion of their contribution to Quebec society, support, information dissemination and mentorship, all while promoting solidarity and intercultural dialogue.
I have an experience at university, uh, I had to do an oral in front of the whole class, it was in front of maybe fifty people and, (I told you earlier) that I was the only black person in my classes) and it was my first time during the oral I felt so much anxiety, and I knew that it wasn't because I was shy, that I didn't know my oral work, it was... (sigh) it was because I often felt so isolated within the class, I think I've already spoken about it (I don't know who I spoke to)...
I could say that it left some bruises in me or... maybe less now, because I've worked on myself, but at one point it really affected the confidence I had in myself and also in the other non-black, non-diverse person. Because when you experience several episodes of racism, well, you feel that, I too have traveled and everything, but it's hard to find your place no matter where you go, you know? We wonder if we are not always inadequate, if it's us? If it's the system? We will look at systemic racism or I tell myself that maybe it's me...
I have an experience at university, uh, I had to do an oral in front of the whole class, it was in front of maybe fifty people and, (I told you earlier) that I was the only black person in my classes) and it was my first time during the oral I felt so much anxiety, and I knew that it wasn't because I was shy, that I didn't know my oral work, it was... (sigh) it was because I often felt so isolated within the class, I think I've already spoken about it (I don't know who I spoke to)...
I have an experience at university, uh, I had to do an oral in front of the whole class, it was in front of maybe fifty people and, (I told you earlier) that I was the only black person in my classes) and it was my first time during the oral I felt so much anxiety, and I knew that it wasn't because I was shy, that I didn't know my oral work, it was... (sigh) it was because I often felt so isolated within the class, I think I've already spoken about it (I don't know who I spoke to)...
A must-see event for the Afro-Quebecois youth
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Consolidate and expand the dialogue
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