The Psychology of Racial Equity

Narcissism

Narcissistic Racism: Revisiting Carl Bell

J. Luke Wood, Ph.D. on May 5, 2023

What happens when racism and narcissism collide? Revisiting Carl Bell's concept of "narcissistic racism."

What happens when racism and narcissism collide? Revisiting Carl Bell's concept of "narcissistic racism."

Trauma

When Watching Footage of Police Brutality Begets Trauma

J. Luke Wood, Ph.D. on February 2, 2023

How does constant exposure to footage and images of police brutality impact people of color?

How does constant exposure to footage and images of police brutality impact people of color?

Bias

When They Say You’re “Emotionally Unstable”

J. Luke Wood, Ph.D. on October 29, 2022

Why do they color people of color "emotionally unstable" when they advocate for racial justice? It could be "racelighting."

Why do they color people of color "emotionally unstable" when they advocate for racial justice? It could be "racelighting."

Gaslighting

How to Distinguish Racelighting From Gaslighting

J. Luke Wood, Ph.D. on October 9, 2022

Is racism making you feel as if you are losing your own sanity? You may be experiencing racelighting.

Is racism making you feel as if you are losing your own sanity? You may be experiencing racelighting.

Gaslighting

What Is Racelighting?

J. Luke Wood, Ph.D. on October 7, 2021

Feel like you're being gaslighted due to your race?

Feel like you're being gaslighted due to your race?