Videos

This video explores how African diaspora young people in Australia understand belonging, giving examples of what makes them feel like they belong as well as experiences that make them feel like they don't belong, particularly in schools. We conclude with a definition of belonging as we have adopted in the African diaspora youth belonging study.

This video uses a TikTok inspired format to challenge stereotypes of Afrian diaspora students in Australia that were experienced by participants in our study.

This video is based on research undertaken with over 40 African diaspora young people across Australia. It is developed as a professional learning resource to help teachers and other people who work with African diaspora young people to understand the various ways in which racism impacts the schooling experiences of these students.

This video explores the experiences of Black African diaspora students in Australian schools when reporting racism. It aims to help teachers and school staff to identify some key things they might consider in developing processes to respond to incidences of racism within their schools.

This video begins with a poem written by the youth co-researchers from the African diaspora youth belonging project. The poem, titled 'Bad Guys' reflects on the negative stereotypes that African diaspora young people experience. The co-researchers then provide insight into what they wish teachers knew about them and other African diaspora students based on their peer research with over 40 young people.

This video examines African diaspora students' experiences of Australian school curriculum, particularly their limited opportunities to learn about Africa and the diaspora in Australian classrooms. The youth co-researchers from the African diaspora youth belonging research project share a range of insights that could provide a starting point for teachers in Australian classrooms to incorporate content about Africa and the diaspora.