This commentary serves as a critical reflection and affirmation for Black women, shedding light on how the dominance of "whiteness" in institutional policies influences their well-being. It utilizes storytelling and Black feminist scholarship to expose the challenges faced in academia and social services, drawing attention to the emotional burdens stemming from gendered anti-black racism. The narrative advocates for institutional accountability and a rethinking of epistemology, emphasizing the need for Black women to reclaim their imagination and healing amid oppressive structures.
This personal narrative critically examines how the dominant ideology of "whiteness" permeates institutions, impacting Black women's wellbeing through anti-black racism and institutional policies.
By intertwining personal stories with Black feminist scholarship, the narrative illustrates the emotional toll faced by Black women confronting systemic racism and the need for institutional accountability.
The narrative asserts that the foundational policies of institutions are steeped in whiteness, which serves as both a surveillance mechanism and a barrier to Black women’s imagination.
Ultimately, this narrative calls for a reckoning with colonial practices in academia and advocates for the recognition of Black women’s capacity to dream, imagine, and create.
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