The Weight We Carry: The Burden of Internalized Racism

By: Tillman, Douglas

THE WEIGHT WE CARRY: The Burden of Internalized Racism

What if the heaviest burden you carried wasn't visible but lived quietly within your mind? A weight so ingrained in society that you barely recognize it-until it shapes your every thought, decision, and sense of self-worth. This is the weight of internalized racism, an unseen force affecting millions.

The Weight We Carry explores how systemic racism embeds itself within individuals, particularly African Americans, distorting self-perception and identity. Through powerful stories, historical analysis, and psychological insight, this book unpacks the hidden layers of internalized racism and its effects on mental health, relationships, and culture.

But beyond understanding, this book offers hope - providing pathways to healing through self-reflection, community support, and cultural reclamation. Whether you've felt this weight yourself, seek to understand its impact, or are an ally committed to change, The Weight We Carry invites you to confront and dismantle the burdens we've carried for too long.

Will you take that step?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DJ8ZSVTM
• ISBN13: 9798340749307
• Release Date: September 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"