Black Doctoral Students' Experiences in Academia: Narratives of Collective Responsibility, Community, and Care - Paperback

by Delisha Tapscott (Editor), Nardos Ghebreab (Editor)

Black Doctoral Students' Experiences in Academia is a vital and timely anthology that brings together the powerful narratives of Black doctoral students and graduates who have navigated and challenged academic systems. These stories speak not only to struggle, but also to joy, care, community, and self-definition. From the first steps into graduate programs to moments of resistance, reclamation, and transformation, the contributors reveal what it means to create belonging, build power, and thrive. This book seeks to provide a platform for these scholars to share their insights and advocate for systemic changes within the often exclusionary environments of higher education. This book is an essential read for scholars, educators, and administrators committed to fostering inclusive and supportive environments within higher education.

Author Biography

DeLisha Tapscott is the co-founder of Black Girl Narrative and a storyteller and scholar whose work explores race, gender, digital culture, and the lived experiences of Black women. She is also an Adjunct Professor at Purdue University and Southern New Hampshire University, USA.

Nardos Ghebreab is the co-founder of Black Girl Narrative and a scholar-practitioner whose work examines race, racism, and Black teachers' preparation and development in U.S. schooling.