Black Fatigue, Second Edition: How Racism Erodes the Mind, Body, and Spirit

By Mary-Frances Winters and Mareisha N. Reese

An updated edition of the first book to define and explore the intergenerational impact of systemic racism on the health of Black people--and how to combat its pernicious effects.

Now with an expanded discussion guide, two new chapters, and updated research, case studies, stories, and examples.

Black people are exhausted. The toll of living in systems designed to exclude them devastates their minds, bodies, and spirits. This second edition of Mary-Frances Winters's bestselling book addresses today's context with updated research and new solutions.

Since the first edition sold over 50,000 copies, COVID-19 exposed health disparities, corporate DEI commitments proved temporary, and political shifts threaten progress. This edition incorporates new data and fresh case studies to reflect current realities.

What's new in this second edition:
● Two new chapters addressing current challenges
● Updated research on racism's health impacts post-COVID
● New stories, examples, and case studies throughout
● Expanded discussion guide for workplace and community use
● Revised models reflecting current findings
Winters and Reese document the ongoing crisis of "living while Black" and provide strategies for individuals seeking healing and organizations creating systemic change. The research is current, the case studies are relevant, and the tools are practical for anyone working toward racial justice today.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FSC4W1CN
• ISBN13: 9798890571885
• Release Date: June 2026
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.