The Hardships of Black Women in Academia - Dr. Antoinette Candia-Bailey’s Story

Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health Disparities

Content Warning: We discuss suicide, mental health, and other triggering topics in this episode, listener discretion is advised.

In this episode we shed light on the detrimental effects oppressive work environments can have on Black women. We discuss the death of Dr. Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey, a Black woman who dealt with harassment and bullying from her white male boss in higher education.

And we highlight the organization No More Martyrs, a mental health awareness campaign committed to building a community of support for Black Women with mental health concerns.

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Resources

Lincoln University administrator's suicide roils campus

The tragedy of workplace bullying (opinion)

After Lincoln University VP took her own life, it's time for a leadership change now | Opinion

Lincoln University alumni call for president's ouster after suicide of vice president | KCUR - Kansas City news and NPR