Anti-Black Racism in Contemporary America

Featuring chapters written by interdisciplinary scholars, Anti-Black Racism in Contemporary America helps readers identify anti-Black racism and internalized White cultural practices, processes, and procedures that cause harm to Black individuals and African Americans.

The opening chapter addresses societal racism and explores how it causes institutional racial disparities across various systems. Additional chapters propose a more racially appropriate framework for educating Black children; examine protests of Black male and female athletes and the effects of racism on sport at all levels; and address the disempowerment of Black people in the election process. The book addresses the counseling process with Black clients, speaks to the right of Black parents to raise their children, and underscores the importance of protecting the integrity of Black families.

Anti-Black Racism in Contemporary America is part of the Cognella Series on Advances in Culture, Race, and Ethnicity. The series, co-sponsored by Division 45 of the American Psychological Association, addresses critical and emerging issues within culture, race, and ethnic studies, as well as specific topics among key multicultural groups.

Gargi Roysircar, Licensed Psychologist, Professor Emerita, Antioch University, founded the Antioch Multicultural Center for Research and Practice in 2000. She provides counseling service and assessment in U.S. refugee and immigrant communities and international disaster settings.

Sam Steen, Associate Professor, Licensed Professional School Counselor, Director of the Diversity Research Action Consortium, specializes in school counseling, group work, and students at risk of academic failure. He served as a professional school counselor for 10 years prior to entering academia.

Kaye W. Cole, Adjunct Lecturer, Licensed Mental Health Therapist and School Counselor, Department of Counselor Education and Iowa Athletics, University of Iowa, is the co-owner of The Cole Group, LLC, a mental health and consultation practice that provides mental health services and programming for the athlete population.