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Book SynopsisPractical Social Justice brings together the mentorship experiences of a diverse group of leaders across business, academia, and the public sector. They relay the lessons they learned from Dr. Joseph L. White through personal narratives, providing a critical analysis of their experience, and share their best practices and recommendations for those who want to truly live up to their potential as leaders and mentors.
As one of the founding members of the Association of Black Psychologists, the Equal Opportunity Program, and the Freedom Train' this book focuses on celebrating Dr. White's legacy, and translating real world experience in promoting social justice change. Experiential narratives from contributors offer a framework for both the mentee and the mentor, and readers will learn how to develop people and infrastructure strategically to build a sustainable legacy of social justice change. They will be presented with ways to pragmatically focus social justice
Trade Review
"Dr. Joseph L. White, the Father of Black Psychology, was a consummate scholar, teacher, educator, and mentor. This book is a manifestation of his "Freedom Train;" a train of generations of his mentees who continue to carry his legacy of examining the effects of the lack of cultural representation in mental health, educational research, and organizational leadership, forward. Joe (as he was affectionately known to all) always said he would know it was time for him to rest when his mentees surpassed him--this book is a testimony to everything he poured into those who have contributed their outstanding work to this book."
– The White Sisters (Lori White, Lynn White Kell , and Lisa White)
"By reading the chapters in this text, you will bear witness to Dr. White’s enduring contribution to the lives of past and future generations. The futures of (liberation) psychologies are bright because of the paths Dr. White paved. Hop on the Freedom Train. Be inspired to continue the legacy of Dr. White."
- Helen A. Neville, Professor of Educational Psychology and African American Studies, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Table of ContentsForeword
Helen A. Neville Ph.D.
Section I: Developing Social Justice Advocates – "Keep the Faith"
Chapter 1: Finding Power: Dr. White’s Social Justice Mentoring
Anne Chan Ph.D.
Chapter 2: Creating Community to Support Students of Color
Kevin Cokley Ph.D.
Chapter 3: Intersectional Allyship & The Importance of Relationships
Jennifer L. Lovell Ph.D. and Randi Scott-McLaughlin Ph.D.
Section II: Paradigm Change – "Making Something from Nothing"
Chapter 4: Embodied Liberation: Engaging in Activism
Adisa T. Anderson Ph.D.
Chapter 5: If a Shadow Has Been Cast, It Must Mean There is Light Nearby: Reflections on Joseph Lewis White
William D. Parham Ph.D., ABPP
Chapter 6: A Radical Shift: Shaping the Next Generation of Scholar-Activists of Color
Jeanett Castellanos Ph.D., Hector Y. Adames Psy.D., Nayeli Y. Chavez-Dueña Ph.D., and Veronica Franco M.S.
Section III: Institutional Change – "Getting Strong in the Broken Places"
Chapter 7: Healing in The Broken Places: Practical Strategies For Leaders And Change Makers
Thomas A. Parham Ph.D., and Gerald Parham
Chapter 8: Creating Organizational Tracks: The Freedom Train Forging New Paths
Nita Tewari Ph.D.
Chapter 9: Embracing My Seat at the Table
Le Ondra Clark Harvey Ph.D.
Section IV: Future Recommendations – "Don’t Look for Validation in the Faces of your Oppressor."
Chapter 10: Navigating Toxic Privilege: Keep your Fate in your Own Hands.
Bedford Palmer II Ph.D. and Michael E. Connor Ph.D.
Chapter 11: Permission to Succeed
Jerell B. Hill Ed.D
Chapter 12: Excellence as a Pathway to Success
Taisha Caldwell-Harvey Ph.D.
