Citation

Njoku A, Evans M. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2022; 19(4): e2220.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2022, MDPI: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute)

DOI

10.3390/ijerph19042220

PMID

35206408

Abstract

Black women faculty and administrators in the United States are tackling a force of socioeconomic and racial disparities, emotional tolls and invisible burdens within academia, political turmoil, social unrest, and public health crises. COVID-19 has added an additional layer related to work responsibilities, the overall well-being of Black women faculty and administrators and the diverse students they encounter, and management of work and home responsibilities. This paper discusses perspectives and evidence-based strategies regarding Black women faculty and administrators who navigate academia and teach during times of COVID-19 and social unrest. We also outline strategies for university leaders to mitigate cultural and racial gaps in the classroom or workplace and foster diversity and inclusion in academia.

Language: en

Keywords

health disparities; race/ethnicity; racism; equity; Black women administrators; Black women faculty; Blacks/African Americans; COVID-19/coronavirus; diversity; higher education