A Guardian "Best Book of 2021" Selection
A powerful look at the impacts of anti-Black racism and a practical
guide for overcoming racial trauma through radical self-care as a form
of resistance
Over the past 15 years, radical psychologist Guilaine Kinouani has
focused her research, writing, and workshops on how racism affects both
physical and mental health. Living While Black gives voice to the
diverse, global experiences of Black people, using personal stories,
powerful case studies, and eye-opening research to offer expert guidance
on how to set boundaries and process micro-aggressions; protect children
from racism; handle difficult race-based conversations; navigate the
complexities of Black love; and identify and celebrate the wins.
Based on her findings, Kinouani has devised tried-and-tested strategies
to help protect Black people from the harmful effects of verbal,
physical, and structural racism. She empowers Black readers to adopt
self-care mechanisms to improve their day-to-day wellness to help them
thrive, not just survive, and to find hope and beauty--or even joy--in
the face of racial adversity. She also provides a vital resource for
allies seeking to better understand the impacts of racism and how they
can help.
With the rise of far-right ideologies and the increase of racist hate
crimes, Living While Black is both timely and instrumental in moving
conversations from defining racism for non-Black majorities to focusing
on healing and nurturing the mental health of those facing prejudice,
discrimination, and the lasting effects of the violence of white
supremacy.
