by sped7856 March 08, 2022
Racial fear is the irrational fear that Black, Indigenous, and people of color are dangerous. It often shows up as unpredictable and harmful reactions directed at communities of color. Racial fear actually endangers Black, Indigenous, and people of color.
Source: Racial Wellness, a book by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
Source: Racial Wellness, a book by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
When the white woman on the sidewalk clutched her purse as I walked passed, I knew she was exhibiting racial fear.
by Racial Wellness September 19, 2023
by Micro's Friend September 20, 2015
by Big Erected James October 07, 2023
Racial gaslighting is when Black, Indigenous, and people of color confront the ways they have experienced racism, and an individual, group, or institution (such as the media, legal system, or government) tries to make them doubt their experience, often to maintain control, avoid taking accountability, or conduct
normalized racial abuse.
Source: Racial Wellness, a book by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
normalized racial abuse.
Source: Racial Wellness, a book by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
Ella realized that when Bryan tried to deny her lived experiences with racism, he was subjecting her to racial gaslighting.
by Racial Wellness September 19, 2023
Racial othering is when white people are treated as the norm, while Black, Indigenous, and people of color are treated as “different.”It stems from a phenomenon called the white default, which defines white people as the standard for behavior, appearance, and culture.
Source: Racial Wellness, a book by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
Source: Racial Wellness, a book by Jacquelyn Ogorchukwu Iyamah
by Racial Wellness September 19, 2023
by timelesspalace March 13, 2021