DOI
10.22191/buuj/5/1/6
Faculty Sponsor
Diana Gildea
Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to examine the concept of internalized racism. This concept has a plethora of effects on the Black community and other communities of color. Despite this, internalized racism is misunderstood and understudied due to difficulty in understanding the subject matter. As a college student, the author discusses the influence of internalized racism on Black college students’ mental health and academic achievements. As a result, the author details the extensive psychological and emotional effects of internalized racism on Black students at the college level. Also, potential solutions like the implementation of SAFE-CO is provided as means to oppose internalized racism.
Recommended Citation
Garvey, L. (2019). ‘I Hate Myself’: A Look Into Internalized Racism Among Black College Students. Binghamton University Undergraduate Journal, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.22191/buuj/5/1/6
