Publications

Racism, Health Disparities, Health Inequities, and Black Women’s Health and Healthy Activity (Chapter)

This study explores the implication of understanding racism as a multifactorial causation mechanism that adversely and negatively impacts African-American women’s health and healthy activity. The authors use qualitative data from Bridging the Gap, which examines health disparities in the African-American community funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH) and quantitative data from the Sexism and Racism study examining the effects of sexism and racism on Black women to transition into a discussion on the impact of experienced and perceived racism on active Black women’s health. The findings from both studies address the paucity of research on Black women’s experiences of racism and health disparities in African-American life.

Transforming Community and Ourselves through Heart and Mind Work (Chapter)

Interrogating the four principles of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging, this chapter focuses on our individual responsibilities for personal growth as champions for equity and how we can develop the scaffolding required for assigning cultural hierarchical value within curricula, programs, and ecosystems. The chapter illuminates the ways our educational communities can shape cultures that inspire a sense of belonging and to show that care – in both heart and mind – can serve as the foundation for all inclusion and equity-minded work – and thus justice.

Black Women at the Helm (Book Chapter)

This edited volume documents the unique experiences of women of color in higher education administration. From full professors, senior administrators, deans, presidents, and chancellors, women of color share their social justice journeys to leadership roles in the academy.

Dallas College Supports Transgender Community

A statement from Dallas College’s Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on anti-trans sentiment, bias, discrimination, oppression, and the need to combat these behaviors within our communities.

Black Lives Matter Capsule (Learning Aid)

Welcome to the Black Lives Matter Capsule, a self-guided platform to actively honor Black Lives.

Extraordinary Lives of Ordinary People

A historical narrative attributing the response and social A contributed chapter by Dr. Parker adds to this collection of oral histories to grapple with the complexities of the patterns and legacies of educational (under)achievement..

Commitment to Inclusion as a Strategic Organizational Leader

A statement from Berklee’s Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on anti-Black sentiment, bias, discrimination, oppression, and the need to combat these behaviors within our communities.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement on Anti-Asian Violence

A statement from Berklee’s Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on anti-Asian sentiment, bias, discrimination, oppression, and the need to combat these behaviors within our communities.

(DE)SEGREGATION IN POST-BROWN DALLAS, TEXAS

A historical narrative attributing the response and social activism efforts of African American Dallasites, 1950s-1970s.

FROM SLAVERY TO EQUAL PROTECTION

The misinterpretation of the 14th Amendment and its lasting effects on American Society.