A commentary on occupation, injustice, and anti-black racism in the United States of America (Lavalley & Johnson, 2020)

Abstract

This invited commentary further explores the viewpoints offered by Lavalley and Johnson (2020), and deepens the analysis of collective and anti-racist occupations. The intent is to illuminate several contextual examples with a broader occupational science lens to further understand the interrelationships of racism, anti-racism, and occupation. This is done utilizing other key occupational science literature, as well as supportive social science work. Through the review of this profound work, we offer article highlights, followed by a discussion of supporting literature. We conclude by offering descriptions of anti-racist occupations, inclusive of occupational reconstructive practices, that offer a path forward.