Youth Empowering Parents

Youth Empowering Parents Empower Youth. Educate Adults. Transform Communities Youth Empowering Parents is committed to community and youth development in Toronto.

Currently we provide classes for newcomer adults with the hope of closing the gap on negative stereotypes of immigrant families in Regent Park. We advocate for reduced barriers of cultural integration and youth leadership skills through the provision of English and computer literacy among adults.

06/18/2026

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06/17/2026

Renee’s Story Part Five: Life Lessons

In part five, Renee reveals the most important life lessons she has learned. She speaks of kindness and how doing your best is always enough. How can you strive to do your best every day?

 

06/17/2026

Renee’s Story Part Four: Being a Black Teacher in Canada

In part four, Renee retells how she moved to Canada to teach at Glenn St. Public School. At Glenn St, she built connections with students who never had a black teacher before. She was able to understand her students and make them feel seen, respected and loved. Do you think representation makes a difference in education?

 

06/16/2026

Renee’s Story Part Three: Experience with The Black Panther Party

In part three, Renee recounts a time when members of the Black Panthers were waiting for her in her classroom. This story shows Renee’s bravery and also the social complexity of being a black educator post-desegregation.

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06/15/2026

Renee’s Story Part Two: Teaching At an All-White School

In this part, Renee details her experience as a black educator teaching in an all-white school post-desegregation. She was personally recruited to instruct music, and she took on the challenge until another opportunity came up. Renee’s Story Part Two: Teaching At an All-White School. Why do you think telling these type of stories matters today?

06/15/2026

Renee’s Story Part One: Little Rock Nine

Renee Page was one of Canada’s first black educators and a trailblazer, known for overcoming black segregation in the Southern United States before building an illustrious career in the Durham District School Board. How do you think representation can make a difference in education?

06/13/2026

Life gets stressful sometimes.

06/11/2026

There’s always that guy.

06/10/2026

How can a leaf blower point to change?

The BIPOC Educator Apprenticeship Program (BEAP) aims to increase black educator representation by providing aspiring teachers with hands-on experience, mentorship and professional development. Black students with at least one Black teacher by third grade are 13% more likely to graduate high school and enroll in college. Those with two Black teachers are 32% more likely.

Renee’s Story: Part 4 (Final Part)Renee leaves us with a timeless lesson: wherever life takes you, strive to do your bes...
06/10/2026

Renee’s Story: Part 4 (Final Part)

Renee leaves us with a timeless lesson: wherever life takes you, strive to do your best and lead with kindness.

Thank you for following her journey. We’ll be sharing more videos featuring Renee and her wisdom again very soon.

Stay connected for more inspiring stories. 💜

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