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Author: Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD

Dr. Vernon C. Lindsay, PhD is the Umoja Community Education Foundation’s Scholar in Residence. Through conducting research, writing articles, and leading professional learning workshops, he works to support Umoja's mission of enhancing the academic and cultural experiences of Black and non-Black students in California and Washington schools.

Gratitude for Blackness

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We live in an anti-Black/African society. Every week, we learn of cuts to educational services in the US and conflicts throughout the diaspora that threaten our existence. Despite challenges, we must remain grateful for Blackness. From the textures of our hair to the soles of our feet, being Black is beautiful. The lights our souls […]

Revealing the Black Skin Underneath the White Mask

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Richard Philcox’s 2008 translation of Frantz Fanon’s 1952 book, Black Skin, White Masks, holds relevance for Black/Africans in America. Fanon’s words describe the post-colonial impact of race and racism in France and critique his academic studies. He demonstrates how people of African descent wear masks to manage living under the guise of oppression.   During lunch […]

Hip-Hop, Suicide, and Hope

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Hip-hop, Suicide, and Hope by Dr. Vernon C. Lindsay, Dr. Damien Danielly, and Mr. Na’eem Wilkins Hip-hop still lives. Its music and culture can prevent deaths by suicide. Nino Paid’s song, Joey Story offers us an example.  Nino Paid rhymes, “Let me tell y’all a story About somebody that I used to know But for […]

Fatherhood, Black Youth, and Suicide

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“K Y S” spilled from my son’s lips as he replied to his older sister’s tease. “Hey, I don’t care how upset she makes you, telling someone, saying it, or spelling Kill Yourself is not ok. Apologize, now!” I raised my voice as I corrected my son’s language. “I’m sorry. I didn’t really mean it.” […]