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Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit Paperback – Illustrated, September 15, 2020

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This is the first book to define and explore Black fatigue, the intergenerational impact of systemic racism on the physical and psychological health of Black people--and explain why and how society needs to collectively do more to combat its pernicious effects.

Black people, young and old, are fatigued, says award-winning diversity and inclusion leader Mary-Frances Winters. It is physically, mentally, and emotionally draining to continue to experience inequities and even atrocities, day after day, when justice is a God-given and legislated right. And it is exhausting to have to constantly explain this to white people, even--and especially--well-meaning white people, who fall prey to white fragility and too often are unwittingly complicit in upholding the very systems they say they want dismantled.

This book, designed to illuminate the myriad dire consequences of "living while Black," came at the urging of Winters's Black friends and colleagues. Winters describes how in every aspect of life--from economics to education, work, criminal justice, and, very importantly, health outcomes--for the most part, the trajectory for Black people is not improving. It is paradoxical that, with all the attention focused over the last fifty years on social justice and diversity and inclusion, little progress has been made in actualizing the vision of an equitable society.

Black people are quite literally sick and tired of being sick and tired. Winters writes that "my hope for this book is that it will provide a comprehensive summary of the consequences of Black fatigue, and awaken activism in those who care about equity and justice--those who care that intergenerational fatigue is tearing at the very core of a whole race of people who are simply asking for what they deserve."

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September 15, 2020
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5.5 x 0.65 x 8.44 inches
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1523091304
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	We Can’t Talk about That at Work!	Inclusive Conversations
Also by Mary-Frances Winters	Instead of shutting down any mention of taboo topics, Mary-Frances Winters shows how to structure intentional conversations about them, so people can safely confront biases and stereotypes and create stronger, more inclusive organizations.	In today’s workplace, conversations about diversity are vital but filled with potential pitfalls—award-winning consultant Mary-Frances Winters provides specific, tactical, and compassionate approaches for dialoguing across difference.

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“Black Fatigue tells the truth. Mary-Frances Winters brilliantly shows us how Black fatigue animates our way of living and how the racism that causes it shapes social structures and affects the distribution of advantage and disadvantage.”
—Eddie S. Glaude Jr., author of Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own, and Chair, Department of African American Studies, Princeton University

“Black Fatigue is unbelievably well-written, unrelentingly honest, and unapologetically focused on the specific experiences of Black people. This book is indispensable for anyone who wants to thoroughly analyze and dismantle racism.”
—Dr. Marc Lamont Hill, award-winning author, social justice activist, and Professor of Media Studies and Urban Education, Temple University

“An effective defense to use against so-called good white people when they ask a Black person to educate them about racism. Hand them this book and save your energy for Black people and Black communities instead!”
—Shannon Sullivan, Chair and Professor of Philosophy, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, and author of Revealing Whiteness

"Mary-Frances Winters's Black Fatigue is one of 2020's most essential books. Winters's work as a diversity and inclusion leader informs this exploration of the toll that systemic racism takes on Black people every single day, and the need for activism that leads to meaningful, radical change."
—Popsugar

“Highlights how every aspect of life Black people navigate has not gotten better. Winters hopes to inspire aspiring allies with better insight into the Black experience.”
—Book Riot, 12 Essential Books About Black History and Identity

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Mary-Frances Winters is the founder and president of the Winters Group Inc. She has been helping clients create inclusive environments for over three decades. She was named a top ten diversity trailblazer by Forbes and a diversity pioneer by Profiles in Diversity Journal and is the recipient of the prestigious ATHENA Award, as well as the Winds of Change Award conferred by the Forum on Workplace Inclusion. Winters is also the author of We Can't Talk about That at Work and Inclusive Conversations.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berrett-Koehler Publishers; Illustrated edition (September 15, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1523091304
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1523091300
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.65 x 8.44 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #42,455 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #266 in Discrimination & Racism
- #279 in African American Demographic Studies (Books)
- #325 in Stress Management Self-Help

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Mary-Frances Winters is the Founder and CEO of The Winters Group, Inc., a 36-year old global diversity, equity and inclusion consulting firm. She is a passionate advocate for justice and equity; a provocateur not afraid to have the difficult conversations. Mary-Frances has over three decades of experience working with corporate leaders in support of enhancing their understanding of what it is like to be the “other.”

Mary-Frances Winters has served on national not-for profit, corporate and university boards, and has received many awards and honors including the ATHENA award, Diversity Pioneer from Profiles in Diversity Journal, The Winds of Change from Forum on Workplace Inclusion and Forbes 10 diversity trailblazers.

Ms. Winters is releasing two new books, Inclusive Conversations: Fostering Equity Empathy and Belonging Across Differences in August 2020 and Black Fatigue: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit in September 2020. She is the author of four other books: We Can’t Talk about That at Work!: How to Talk about Race, Religion, Politics, and Other Polarizing Topics (2017), Only Wet Babies Like Change: Workplace Wisdom for Baby Boomers, Inclusion Starts With “I” and CEO’s Who Get It: Diversity Leadership from the Heart and Soul. Ms. Winters also authored a chapter in the book Diversity at Work: The Practice of Inclusion (2013) and numerous articles.

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A. Harper

Palatable Intro to Black Racial Fatigue for NonBlack People

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2020

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I think this was, overall, a good intro about Black Racial Fatigue for NonBlack (Mostly white) people. No high theory language and there were plenty of concrete examples. I appreciated Winters adding the “justice” aspect to DEI and explaining why it “Fails” to persuade organizations to “do diversity” solely based on profit margins.

I think what would have been more poignant in the book is to really interrogate capitalism’s role in all of this and if DEIJ are actually compatible with organizations who frame everything through, and want to invest in, neoliberal capitalism (or any type of capitalism, for the most part). She writes of “Decolonization”, which is a great term to introduce as well as “justice”, when thinking of DEI, however, I’d argue that decolonization and capitalism are not compatible, so it’s hard for me to imagine any white dominated organization, ensconced in capitalism (which is just about every Fortune 500 business in the USA) would every actually commit to both decolonization and justice since it would probably mean having to be anti-capitalist.

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Jennifer Brown

A critical read for 2020 and beyond

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2020

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"Black Fatigue" is an essential and necessary read for fellow allies and accomplices, and an invaluable resource for everyone looking to begin the lifelong work of antiracist advocacy. In a year marked by nationwide protests and social upheaval over racial injustice, Mary Frances Winters’ words are needed now more than ever, and her courageous commitment to truth is nothing short of aspirational. By adding the crucial ingredient of “justice” to the buzzworthy “diversity & inclusion” equation, Winters find a winning and urgent combination that speaks to our current moment.

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Nadnayo

Excellent Information

Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020

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This book is definitely researched based, and provides information to access documentation on things like the disparities in health , education, and workforce that are often spoken about but you can never find the documentation. The suggestions for solutions to the problem of White Supremacy are only imagined because there is a lack understanding as to how White Supremacy was established and maintained, or a fear to speak of it.....White Supremacy was established by brute military physical force, and that is the only way it will EVER be resolved. It is maintained because Black People deep down really understand this. Yes we can be resilient, and keep bouncing back century after century until we are gone, because in2020, there is no African Person on planet earth who knows life without The System of White Supremacy, so a start to getting rid of it is to tell each other the truth about how it was established, and what must be done to dismantle it, for it is a matter of life or death for Black People, and one thing we can be sure of is, as dogs bark, birds chirp, cows moo, White Supremacist will always and forever practice White Supremacy. The problem of White supremacy/Racism is a problem for Black People to solve.

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Voice actor was good, rest made me feel frustrated.

Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2021

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I was going to give this a one star but I liked the voice actor. Clear and expressive during the whole book, but the content of the book was disappointing. I'm Korean (and white but my Korean side is much more dominant in my appearance) and my whole life I've been the only Korean in my life in America in the sense of school and work life I mean. Despite that I've never experienced racisms, granted I've been stereotyped thanks to Hollywood by all ethnic groups. So I don't see it as a massive issue as what the media screams out on a daily basis. My brother (moderate Democrat) told me (moderate Republican) to learn a different perspective so I am. The author (from what I understand) says that all the problems that African Americans face is the European Americans fault. I understand that it's an issue, but at some point blaming a whole group for an individual's actions is not right. I can go on about my issues with what the author said but I will say this. The author wants the government (AKA the dominant ethic group) to apologize for slavery and provide compensation towards the descendants of slaves. Though noble, my question towards that vague request is how much is that? Is it okay for those who's ancestors never owned slave pay? Wouldn't be better to make companies and institutes that have become successful pay instead? And how long should compensation last?

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TwoBlackCats

Black Fatigue is Real and Destructive

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2020

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Ms. Winters does an excellent job laying out the case that Black fatigue is real and its origins. I highly recommend this book for Black people who want/need affirmation that their emotions and pain are genuine. Also, I recommend this book for white readers so they can better understand how their microaggressions & insults contribute to Black fatigue.

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Stephanie L.

A Must Read

Reviewed in the United States on September 11, 2021

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This book is just so well laid out. Dr. Winters introduces a lot of concepts and she does a great job of making it all very digestible. It’s great because she doesn’t fire hose you with all the info, it’s like little bites that she walks you through. And then she references additional material to learn from if you want to expand further on the topic.

Also don’t get me wrong when I say bite sized. It’s not like she’s like providing one sentence on microaggressions and leaves it at that (ps she calls to get rid of the antecedent “micro” and just call it aggression, insult, and invalidation). She introduces a concept, keeps it easy to understand, walks you through examples or anecdotes of how it is relevant in the daily lives of BIPOC individuals, and then provides a solution or further resources.

It’s truly a great book. Our therapy practice is using it as a book study, but I think it needs to be incorporated into the high school, college, and grad school classrooms as well. Gift it to your white friends! This is our work to do, and I think this book will help us do a better job by beginning the process of understanding just how fatiguing it is to be a BIPOC individual living in systemic racist structures and societies

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Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2020

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Ties statistical information to reinforce past and current racial injustices. Felt the author plugged her corporation too much.
Best book I’ve read on correlating specific reasons for the “then and now”

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