ABOUT THE BOOK
This anthology shines a light on the realities many Black professionals face in the workplace. Despite the challenges, these stories illustrate how to rise above. break cycles of workplace trauma, empower yourself, find fulfillment in your careers, and lift as you climb.
Uncover Systemic Workplace PRACTICES
Understand covert and overt discrimination facing Black employees through first-hand accounts
GET Practical Strategies to Challenge the Status Quo
Read how these professionals took on systemic oppression using hard-won wisdom
LEARN Pathways to Empowerment Through Mindset Shifts
Discover the importance of mental resilience and get tips you can implement immediately
There is a thing called internal oppression, I have been a victim of it.
Dr. Hamaria Crockett
Dr. Hamaria Crockett
As an award-winning author and keynote speaker on topics such as organizational culture, inclusion, mindset management, and being true to yourself, Dr. Hamaria has worked with corporations, non-profits, higher education, and various industries, including military, healthcare, education, government, retail, and technology. Her empowerment of individuals to focus on their strengths and characteristics that allow them to thrive in their personal and professional lives makes her a highly respected thought leader in the field of organizational leadership.
This chapter in the anthology has been a heartfelt endeavor dedicated to exploring the theme of Soul Restoration and the process of healing from workplace trauma.
Dr. Hamaria received her doctorate degree from Capella University in human services with a concentration in industrial organizational psychology. She holds a master’s degree and bachelor’s degree from Eastern Illinois University in family and consumer science and psychology.
Triumphs in the Trenches
Navigating Success for Black Professionals
If you’ve been looking for ways to thrive — or some days just survive — as a Black professional in majority white work spaces, this book is for you.
