Maxine Davis’ experience as a Black academic in an overwhelmingly white department took a heavy toll on her mental health. Here she argues for an active examination of anti-Black practices in organizations to promote the health and well-being of all academics.
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Davis, M. Anti-Black practices take heavy toll on mental health. Nat Hum Behav 5, 410 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-021-01058-z
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