Media mentions: Singh's book recommended on The Ellen DeGeneres Show; quoted in Los Angeles Times; Alumna discusses ways to cope with racial trauma
Singh’s book recommended on The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Stephen tWitch Boss (tWitch) shared recommendations on how to be a better ally and anti-racist on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Topics discussed include how people can serve as allies to the black community, donations and protesting, and the importance of listening and learning.
One of his top recommendations was “The Racial Healing Handbook” by Anneliese Singh, associate dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
“The book is really special because it gives you practical exercises,” tWitch said.
View the segment on EllenTube.
Singh quoted on anti-racism in the L.A. Times
Whether you’re a person of color or white, anti-racism is moving from being a non-racist or a colorblind person toward commitment to racial healing and justice, said Singh. Donating, she added, is a good option to support the cause, but people should also do their own research beforehand.
“It’s important to know who you’re giving the money to,” she told the Los Angeles Times, “We have a lot of bad actors out there.”
Read the full article on the Los Angeles Times’s website.
Alumna discusses ways to cope with racial trauma
Candice Nicole Hargons (Ph.D. ’15), an alumna of the College’s Department of Counseling and Human Development Services and an assistant professor of counseling psychology at the University of Kentucky, detailed four ways for coping with racial trauma on CNBC’s Make It.
Hargons, along with family therapist George James, detailed the following ways to cope with racial trauma:
- Recognize the personal impact of these stressors
- Meditate
- Be honest with others about how you’re feeling
- Take time to unplug