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The End of Race-Based Affirmative Action

Kevin Cokley Ph.D. on June 30, 2023

Personal Perspective: In the midst of public debate about the end of affirmative action, an unspoken belief driving the debate is that Black people are intellectually inferior.

Personal Perspective: In the midst of public debate about the end of affirmative action, an unspoken belief driving the debate is that Black people are intellectually inferior.

Bias
Promoting Black Mental Health and Wellness

Kevin Cokley Ph.D. on February 21, 2022

Is it divisive to talk about racism in schools? We should validate the lived experiences of Black and minoritized people.

Is it divisive to talk about racism in schools? We should validate the lived experiences of Black and minoritized people.

Psychology
Black Psychology’s Relationship With Critical Race Theory

Kevin Cokley Ph.D. on September 2, 2021

Is it possible to separate my lived experience as a Black man from my professional identity as a psychologist? Critical race theory suggests why I should not do this.

Is it possible to separate my lived experience as a Black man from my professional identity as a psychologist? Critical race theory suggests why I should not do this.

Bias
The Psychological Impact of Racist Slurs

Kevin Cokley Ph.D. on May 13, 2021

Being called the n-word is painful and can lead to violent encounters. More research is needed to better understand the impact of racist slurs.

Being called the n-word is painful and can lead to violent encounters. More research is needed to better understand the impact of racist slurs.

Psychology
Addressing "Black on Black Violence"

Kevin Cokley Ph.D. on August 3, 2020

Are you concerned about "Black on Black violence?" Don't allow politicized rhetoric to distract from the tragic loss of life.

Are you concerned about "Black on Black violence?" Don't allow politicized rhetoric to distract from the tragic loss of life.

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The Perfectionism Trap

When we fall prey to perfectionism, we think we’re honorably aspiring to be our very best, but often we’re really just setting ourselves up for failure, as perfection is impossible and its pursuit inevitably backfires.

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