Surviving the white space: perspectives on how middle-class Black men navigate cultural racism

Hudson, Darrell; Sacks, Tina A.; Sewell, Whitney; Holland, Derek; Gordon, Jacob

doi:10.1080/01419870.2020.1834594

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“…There is significant evidence that interpersonal discrimination contributes to poor health for Black men ( Wheaton et al, 2018 ; Williams et al, 2019 ) and reports of racial discrimination increase with higher income and education for Black men ( Hudson et al, 2012 ; Jackson & Williams, 2006 ). Black middle-class men tend to find themselves in White spaces more often and deal with stressors related to identity management, hypervisibility, and differential treatment ( Hudson et al, 2020 ), which may contribute to the lower health returns they receive for their higher socioeconomic status (i.e., diminished returns) relative to their White counterparts. Indeed, some scholars conclude that working in predominantly White workspaces may explain why high-SES Black men report more interpersonal discrimination ( Assari & Moghani Lankarani, 2018 ).…”

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Allostatic Load, Income, and Race Among Black and White Men in the United States

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Research indicates that income is significantly associated with allostatic load (AL) and that this association may differ between White and Black Americans. Most existing income–AL link work focuses on women and less is known about this association among men. Using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), we examined whether race moderates the association between income and AL among Black and White men in the United States ( n = 5,685). We find that, regardless of income levels, Black men have significantly higher prevalence of being in the high-AL group compared with high-income White men. Our findings suggest that Black men do not receive the same health benefits for increased income relative to their White counterparts.

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Allostatic Load, Income, and Race Among Black and White Men in the United States

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“…In majority White spaces, Black men may feel pressure to alter their appearance, values, and/or habits to conform or appear less threatening. They may also experience discrimination and microaggressions that suggest that they are underqualified to perform job duties and are only present as a result of affirmative action or other diversity initiatives 19,29,30 . Through nurturers, Black men are empowered, invited to embrace their value, and learn that it is okay to be themselves and not succumb to pressures of meeting expectations in environments where racism may present significant challenges.…”

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Illuminating light in the darkness: Black/African‐American men in dental education and strategies for change

Ester

Smith

2022

Journal of Dental Education

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The purpose of this article is to discuss the challenges surrounding the underrepresentation of Black/African American (BAA) men in dentistry and dental education and present a rationale for anti‐racism strategies to address them. Data and insights from the literature are presented to discuss how racism may derail BAA's opportunities to achieve a dental education through stereotyping, social, and academic isolation. Additionally, the authors present commentary and testimonials on the importance of mentorship to guide BAA men into and through dental careers. Additionally, the article describes two examples of successful career pathway programs, and highlights the significance of historically Black colleges and universities to promoting diversity within the dental profession. Anti‐racism recommendations for change include more direct attention to how dental school humanistic environments support BAA men, committing human and financial resources for program development, and using data‐driven metrics to assess those programs longitudinally. The commitment of dental education to promote oral health equity demands more than appreciation of BAA men's contributions, but a commitment to creating and advancing opportunities that assure their success.

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“…For example, it may be reasonably assumed that Black men at higher education levels have fewer oral health concerns. Yet, stress may be a determinant having a significant negative impact [36][37][38].…”

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Addressing Black men's oral health through community engaged research and workforce recruitment

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Hoffman

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J Public Health Dent

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Background Racism negatively affects the life experiences and subsequent health of Black men, including oral disease prevalence and outcomes. Few examples in the literature discuss how racism may affect successful, unsuccessful, and non‐attempts to address Black men's oral health. Aims This commentary describes anti‐racism approaches to address Black men's oral health through community‐based participatory research, oral health promotion, and workforce recruitment. Materials and Methods Stakeholders from two organizations and one dental school share their experiences and key insights on how to strengthen efforts while minimizing the influence of racism on Black men's participation. Results Common insights identified were a need to engage a diverse range of Black men within varying social and economic contexts, race and gender concordance among program leaders and participants, and the value of partnership to reach Black men in places where they feel comfortable and supported. Discussion and Conclusion These examples stress the imperative of addressing racism among Black men in the development and improvement of targeted oral health interventions. They also emphasize the value of commitment from institutional leadership, relationship building with Black men, and the empowerment of Black men to lead program development and implementation efforts.

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Surviving the white space: perspectives on how middle-class Black men navigate cultural racism

Cited by 16 publications

References 35 publications

Allostatic Load, Income, and Race Among Black and White Men in the United States

Allostatic Load, Income, and Race Among Black and White Men in the United States

Illuminating light in the darkness: Black/African‐American men in dental education and strategies for change

Addressing Black men's oral health through community engaged research and workforce recruitment

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