The article discusses the concept of radical acceptance as it applies to the experiences of Black women in academia. The author reflects on her own journey as an emerging scholar and how acknowledging institutional limitations allows for personal empowerment. Despite the institutional neglect towards Black women, the piece emphasizes the importance of collaboration, imagination, and having supportive mentors in navigating these challenges. The text ultimately offers hope for change, recognizing those administrators who strive to protect and support their students amidst systemic violence.
Radical acceptance does not approve of the situation but makes clear what the individual has power over and what the individual does not have power over, allowing for a clear, healthy strategy to cope and live to emerge.
I have radically accepted that despite what institutions claim, administrators' role within academia is to protect the institution, not the students or faculty, and Black girls and women will be the least protected.
It has also allowed me to see my accomplices who hold these administrative roles and shield me from the harm of institutional violence.
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