Black Again

Losing and Reclaiming My Racial Identity

De: LaTonya Summers

Narrado por: LaTonya Summers

A memoir exploring the psychological impact of cultural assimilation and internalized racism

"I was driven by the belief that if I wanted to go somewhere I'd need to be something other than Black."

LaTonya Summers was only six years old the first time she unconsciously tried to be "more white". Recollecting experiences from her childhood in foster care through to her life today as an Assistant Professor and mother, LaTonya examines how her perception of self was affected by internalized racism and led her to adopt white norms - influencing everything from her music and clothing choices to her speech and values. Join LaTonya in her journey of realization - how all those years assimilating, stretching and pressing for whiteness harmed her, and how, in a world that sees her as Black, it's about time she did too.

Discover how LaTonya has truly "made it" by embracing and endorsing the Afrocentric norms and values that have sustained her and her family better than any white picket fence ever could.

©2023 LaTonya Summers (P)2023 Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Engaging and enlightening read

This is such a deeply developed and well written book that creates a beautiful dance between informative and inspiring. Dr. Summer’s vulnerability and authenticity begs you to stay on the journey with her. Thank you for this amazing work.

Great read!!

Thank you for sharing your story, your heart and your spirit!! As a new up Alf coming clinician with similar schooling, this book was exactly what I needed to remain black, poised, educated and proud!!

Very insightful and inspiring memoir

I so admire LaTonya’s vulnerability, honesty and insight regarding her journey! Thank you for sharing yourself with the world through your writing. I certainly will recommend this book most specifically to a young teen in my life whose life is similar to your early years of foster care and upbringing by adoptive Caucasian parents. I am so proud of you and look forward to celebrating more of you and your gifts to the world.✨✨✨
WandaP

A great memoir!

Black Again is true, vulnerable, and illuminating all at the same time. Dr. Summers’ journey inspires us to look deep into our past and to take an inventory of our choices.

Inspirational!

Black Again is a beautifully written memoir which has inspired me to continue my own healing journey from childhood trauma. The author’s soothing voice brings to life every experience of her transition to Becoming. A must read for every women of Color!

Excellent read

I truly enjoyed this book. The author is an excellent storyteller, leaving you laughing, crying and inspired. I highly recommend this enlightening read.

Powerful book

LaTonya (I see your capital T 😉), this book demonstrated your vulnerability and transparency in a way that had me captivated and inspired from the beginning to the end. I just ordered this book on Audible within past week (2/2024) and recommended it to several people. I even talked about it with my 7 y/o daughter who has expressed some thoughts and struggles with being the only brown girl in her class. Thanks for this book and all you do in academia and for the mental health profession. Until we meet again...