Black Fatigue

How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit

By: Mary-Frances Winters

Narrated by: Robin Miles

Length: 6 hrs and 34 mins

Publisher's summary

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’ 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 50 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”.

©2020 Mary-Frances Winters (P)2020 Mary-Frances Winters

pure facts

loved it!!! must read...I could not stop listening reading. I will probably read again.
loved the narrator.

A Wealth of factual knowledge: Must Read/Listen

I have learned an Immense amount of information that I did not know before now. I will use this information to make positive changes in my life and in the lives of the people in my community. I pray the rest of the world will listen to this book or read this book and learn from it because it is truly heartfelt and genuine. God bless the author!

Loved it!

Absolutely loved this book and can't wait to read the authors other books. Helpful to look at the world around you and how you can move forward.

Great examination

This book is a necessary examination of the American society and business world. It is a must read.

Amazing book

I love this everyday... I work for the government and it is so irritating to hold my tongue. I am trying not to explode or implode with the issues I face!

Read Now!

Informative, on point and a good read/ listen.
Should be a required read in any American History collegiate syllabus.
White people should listen/read this, as a start to becoming an anti-racist or a more informed person.

Good book for....

I know she didn’t write this book for someone like me , I get these books thinking it’s has solutions or practices that I can use. This is for people that dont live in Black skin. Never the less, she does a good job if you need to be brought out of a coma. No way you can be existing and not knowing when your not being fair toward people that are different than you. It’s a thing though. I guess I’ve been in a coma too because I am uncomfortable around white people for the same reasons they are uncomfortable around me. Some black people are no different.Good luck to all on this journey.

Excellent Analysis

Winters does a great job of describing Black fatigue and all of its related issues and consequences. Being Black in America is bad for ones health. It’s a wonder that despite all we’ve been through and continue to experience, we still rise.

Every Ally must read

If you are out on the streets or sending out tweets we all need to read this for a better understanding of the work that needs to be done....

Black Fatigue is Real

As a black man, this book put my thoughts and feelings out in the world. I highly recommend this book! It will change your life!

For white people, listen to this book, read this book….and do the work to make spaces less fatigued.