Breaking Chains: Understanding and Overcoming Internalized Racism in the Black CommunityJoin us on this episode of The Skelton Report as we explore the topic of Internalized Racism in the Black and African American community. We will take a deep dive into the concepts of psychoanalysis theory and defense mechanisms to understand how internalization operates in everyday life for Blacks and African Americans. We will also hear from renowned Black psychologists, Dr. Amos Wilson, Dr. Francis Cress Welsing, and Dr. Frantz Fanon, on their perspectives and understanding of internalized racism. We will discuss the negative impact of internalized racism on the Black psyche, including the perpetuation of Black on Black violence, and the ways in which individuals may not even be aware that they are operating within internalized racism. But don't worry, we won't leave you hanging! We will also explore various recommendations from theorists on how to work through and heal from internalized racism. Don't miss out on this enlightening and thought-provoking discussion that is sure to leave you with a new perspective on the impact of racism on the Black community.

References:

• Fanon, F. (1952). Black Skin, White Masks. Grove Press.
• Greene, B. (1994). Internalized racism: A psychoanalytic approach. In Psychoanalysis and Women of Color: Questions of Identity, (pp. 87-112). Routledge.
• Welsing, F.C. (1991). The Isis Papers: The Keys to the Colors. CW Publishing.
• Wilson, A. (1991). Black-On-Black Violence: The Psychodynamics of Black Self-Annihilation in Service of White Domination. Afrikan World Infosystems.
• Wilson, A. (1993). The Falsification of Afrikan Consciousness: Eurocentric History, Psychiatry and the Politics of White Supremacy. Afrikan World Infosystems.

👨🏽‍🎓Clinical Psychology Doctoral Student. 🧠Brain Science. 🎩 Mental Health. #brainscience​​ #neuropsychology​​ #tGbtg​​ #mentalhealth​​ #brainhealth​​ #psychology​ #blackpsychology​ #individuation​ #liberation​ #theskeltonreportDisclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by Skelton Neurocounseling, L.L.C. are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy of any educational institution or organizational affiliation. Any content provided by our bloggers or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything.