Black Picket Fence

This place was created for black people living or working in majority white spaces, and those who struggle with black identity because they don’t fit the stereotypical ideas of what it means to be black. You’ll hear the stories of people like you. You’ll learn strategies for developing a strong black identity in yourself and in your children. We’ll discover how to thrive in black picket fence environments without losing yourself. And hopefully you’ll feel less alone on your journey. This place was created for you. You belong here. Welcome to Black Picket Fence.Your hosts: Alecia Baptiste and Deondra BensonEpisodes edited by: Dan Caporello

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Black Picket Fence

Dealing with Racial Trauma

February 14, 2022 • Deondra Benson and Alecia Baptiste • Season 1 • Episode 4

In this episode, Alecia and Deondra talk with Uganda Richardson, an activist and a licensed clinical social worker. She helps us understand racial trauma, some of the very real effects of racial trauma, and how to find healing. Check out Uganda's Facebook group called Groundbreakers National: Undoing What's Been Done to connect with more of Uganda's work.