PTSD diagnosis and nonmedical use of benzodiazepines among African American incarcerated men: the mitigating effect of John Henry active coping

Understanding the Black male experience: Recommendations for clinical, community, and school settings

“…That said, commensurate with the perception of power and bravery sometimes come contempt, jealousy, and fear (Bonner et al., 2021; Bowleg et al., 2022; Vereen et al., 2017). Examples of this juxtaposition are the concepts of John Henryism, the magical Negro, and the brute caricature (Pilgrim, 2012; Pimentel & Busey, 2018; Smiley & Fakunle, 2016; Wheeler et al., 2022). While it may appear odd to speak of fantastical ideas (i.e., folklore) in academic realms, there is evidence that these myths often lead to gross and inaccurate stereotypes, resulting in Black male dehumanization and invisibility (Waytz et al., 2015; Wilson et al., 2017; Wright et al., 2022).…”