Lifting as We Climb

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Author(s): Vernese E. Edghill-Walden (Northern Illinois University, USA), Raja Staggers-Hakim (Springfield Technical Community College, USA)and Anne M. Edwards (Purdue University, USA)
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 19
Source title: The Experiences of Black Women Diversity Practitioners in Historically White Institutions
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Tristen Brenaé Johnson (Moffitt Cancer Center, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-3564-9.ch002

Keywords: Gender and Diversity / Information Science Reference / Knowledge Management and Library Science / Organizational Development

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This chapter will chart Black women's historical and continued commitment to education and racial uplift by examining 21st century Black women directors of Black cultural centers (BCCs). Their contributions to the education of Black college students on predominantly white campuses as a form of liberation and racial uplift echo the race work undertaken by Black women throughout history. While historical and 21st century Black women educators share a spirit of persistence, resilience, passion, and commitment for racial uplift in the Black community, despite the compounding racism and sexism they face while helping to educate and uplift the next generation of Black students and leaders, 21st century Black women educators are seeking to advance their personal and professional lives as well.

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