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- Title
What is the Importance of Black History?
- Authors
LAVEN, WIM
- Abstract
This article discusses the importance of Black history and its relevance to understanding current events and issues. It highlights the concept of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS), which refers to the multigenerational trauma experienced by African Americans due to slavery and ongoing oppression. The article also explores the impact of trauma on cortisol levels and the role of epigenetics in transmitting the effects of trauma across generations. It emphasizes the need to acknowledge and address the painful history of racial prejudice in America in order to promote healing and justice.
- Subjects
BLACK history; AFRICAN American boys; RACISM; INSTITUTIONAL racism; PREJUDICES; COINCIDENCE
- Publication
CounterPunch, 2024, p1
- ISSN
1086-2323
- Publication type
Article