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What Are You Mixed With? Navigating Anti-Blackness, White Supremacy, and Light Skinned Privilege – CSUN News & Events

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About the Book

What Are You Mixed With? Navigating Anti-Blackness, White Supremacy, and Light Skinned Privilege is a compelling anthology of memoirs and essays that delve into the nuanced experiences of Black and White biracial individuals, and those who interact with them. Through personal narratives, the struggles with identity, belonging, discrimination, and the joys and complexities of navigating mixed-race heritage are shared. This collection illuminates the challenges of existing in a world that often views biracial people as outsiders, while also grappling with the privileges and biases tied to their identities. Offering a powerful exploration of resilience, strength, and self-discovery, this anthology provides a vital resource for understanding the intersections of race, gender, and culture, and serves as a source of validation and inspiration for those navigating diverse racial identities.

About the Author

Wendy Ashley, Psy.D, LCSW

Dr. Wendy Ashley is a deeply committed clinician and educator grounded in social justice. She defines herself as an antiracist, trauma-informed clinician; educator; social justice advocate; author; passionate speaker; training facilitator; justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion consultant; ally; and critical thinker. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, she brings both lived values and professional expertise to her work.

Dr. Ashley is a Professor and Department Chair with the Social Work Department at California State University, Northridge.

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