Black people experience much higher rates of prenatal and postpartum depressive symptoms compared to all other racial/ethnic groups in California and compared to national rates.These disparities stem from past and present racism and discrimination in the health care system and their day-to-day experiences that results in poor quality of care for Black communities.
Children Now, (2021).
This study examined black teachers’ racialized experiences through their experiences of racial microaggressions and the social structures that affect them.
Jones-Frank, T., Powell, M.G., View, J.L., Lee, C., Bradley, J.A., & Williams, A. "Exploring Racialized Factors to Understand Why Black Mathematics Teachers Consider Leaving the Profession." Educational Researcher, (2021), 381-391.
The authors posit that interpretation of behavior of marginalized students is susceptible to prejudice, bias, and racist ideology.The articles points out that although PBIS frameworks are increasingly used in schools to support students, students of color continue to be overrepresented as needing supports within these frameworks.
Taylor, J. C., Hanley, W., Deger, G., & C. Hunter, W. (2022). Promoting Anti-Racism Practices and the Cycle of Critical Consciousness within Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports Frameworks. TEACHING Exceptional Children, 0(0). https://doi.org/10.1177/00400599221120242
This book will give you the insight you need to combat racism and bias throughout your organization, revitalize your diversity and inclusion efforts, and lead conversations necessary to your organization closer to racial equity. There is a comprehensive slide deck that highlights the most critical information in each of the book's articles and two comprehensive case studies which provide you with an opportunity to think critically and actively on topics.
Livingston, R., Morgan Roberts, L., Williams, J.C., Mayo, A.J. 2020. Racial Justice: Tools for Preparing Your Team for the Future. Boston, Massachusetts: Harvard Business Review https://store.hbr.org/product/racial-justice-tools-for-preparing-your-team-for-the-future/10498
How to prepare/have courageous conversations with African American children to live in a world that sees their Blackness as a threat and/or less than other human beings.
O'Brien, N., & Tabb, L. "The Black Families' Guide for Talking about Racism." (2020).
To better understand why Black teachers leave the profession, it’s important to look at how today’s schools are shaped by decades of institutional racism. Black teachers also experience burnout because they’re often expected to take on additional responsibilities due to their perceived connection to students of color.
Youki, T. "Why Black Teachers Walk Away." Edutopia, (2021).
This articles explains why teachers of color are important to the teaching workforce: Teachers of color force classrooms to break down negative stereotypes, help students understand and confront racism, and prepare students to live in a multicultural society.
Edutopia, (2020).
