Setting the Agenda: Black Families Matter

Hutchins, Darvelle; Nelson, Leslie R.

doi:10.1080/15267431.2021.1954649

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“…This fact is significant in illustrating the context of Black people's experiences in the U.S. (Kelly et al., 2020). Blackness is often characterized as criminal in media and Black individuals report unfair and unequal treatment and more frequent arrests than individuals of other races (Hutchins & Nelson, 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This is nearly double the percent of white female‐headed households (Bureau, 2020). According to Hutchins and Nelson (2021), The over‐incarceration of Black men has led to single‐parent households and financial distress in the Black community.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Systemic racism is a major threat to the physical, mental, social, and economic well-being of Black people (Hutchins & Nelson, 2021). Black people are disproportionately the victims of racial bias, police violence, and killings.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Magnifying inequality: How Black women found safety in the midst of dual pandemics

Geyton

Town

Hunte

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Journal of Social Issues

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In 2020, COVID‐19 in tandem with racial tensions spurred by various occurrences throughout the nation proved detrimental to minoritized persons. Black women, who are often the heads of households, familial and communal caregivers, and organizers, were tasked with protecting themselves, their families, and their communities from racialized violence and infection. This article explores the idea of safety and the responsibilities of Black women to ensure, secure, and maintain safety. The intersection of these two forces creates dual inequities. Whether sacrificing safety for the sake of racial equality or experiencing medical racism while seeking treatment for COVID‐19, the duality of Being black and a woman during two prevalent threats exacerbate existing inequities. Using symbolic interactionism to illustrate the function of structures and roles in defining Black women's positionality and intersectionality to examine the policies and systems that act on the lives of these women, we discuss the ways in which Black women created safety for themselves and their families at the intersection of both threats emphasizing the inequity in home, health, and financial outcomes among Black women.

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Magnifying inequality: How Black women found safety in the midst of dual pandemics

Geyton

Town

Hunte

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Journal of Social Issues

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“…Racial identity is a significant part of personal development and can negatively or positively affect psychological health (McClain et al., 2016). For Black people who have been historically and/or are currently racially oppressed (i.e., slavery, racism, discrimination, and institutional bigotry; Burt et al., 2012; Hutchins & Nelson, 2021; Levin & Reitzel, 2018), racial identity is often front and center in evaluations of the self and, thus, a highly salient social identity category for many Black people (Patil et al., 2018).…”

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The relationship between Black racial identity, military identity, and postdeployment reintegration of Black male veterans

Winters

Hutchins

Nelson

2023

J Multicult Couns & Deve

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Given the increasing rate of military service members who experience mental health issues during reintegration into civilian culture, the need for counselors who specialize in postdeployment reintegration practices for Black men persists. Moreover, a nuanced approach to understanding how best to provide culturally competent support in therapeutic contexts for Black male veterans, a psychologically vulnerable population due to historical experiences of oppression and discrimination, is worthy of additional consideration. This study explored the impact of Black U.S. men's (N = 94) racial and military identities on postdeployment reintegration. Results indicated a significant predictive relationship between Black racial identity, military identity, and postdeployment reintegration. Practical implications and directions for future research are discussed.

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“…Historically, Black families’ physical and psychological treatment in the United States is unique from that of other racial groups. The historical, racially-motivated oppression of Black families in the United States (e.g., the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade; the Jim Crow era; the over-policing, slaying, silencing, and segregation of Black bodies and families) necessitates an understanding of how Black folx 1 communicate and make sense of race in their lives (Fett, 2010; Griffin, 2015; Hall, 2009; Hutchins & Nelson, 2021; Minniear & Soliz, 2019; Smith, 2013). Today, Black folx continue to face racial discrimination, oppression, and prejudice in the United States – personally, socially, politically, physically, and economically (Griffin, 2015; James et al, 2014; Lewis et al, 2017; McIntosh et al, 2020; Mosley et al, 2020).…”

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“Look at them… wasting that good, White skin”: Exploring messages of White privilege in Black Americans’ family discourse

Nelson

Fitzgerald

Hutchins

2023

Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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Grounded in social constructionism, the present study explored messages Black adults received about white folx and white privilege from family members in childhood and beyond. We conducted retrospective interviews with 19 self-identifying Black adults. Four primary themes emerged from participants’ accounts: (1) Black folx must work harder than white folx, (2) Black folx must be respectful to white folx, (3) Black folx must be cautious when dating or associating with white folx, and (4) Black folx will not get away with as much as white folx. Findings demonstrate how Black adults make sense of their racial identity via family messaging about white folx and white privilege. The current study offers unique theoretical and practical implications. Theoretically, findings illuminate the connection between social constructionism and racial socialization in Black families. Practically, findings reveal ways professionals can increase awareness and understanding of Black folx’ experiences of racial identity development in family contexts. Limitations and future research directions are discussed.

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Setting the Agenda: Black Families Matter

Cited by 17 publications

References 50 publications

Magnifying inequality: How Black women found safety in the midst of dual pandemics

Magnifying inequality: How Black women found safety in the midst of dual pandemics

The relationship between Black racial identity, military identity, and postdeployment reintegration of Black male veterans

“Look at them… wasting that good, White skin”: Exploring messages of White privilege in Black Americans’ family discourse

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