If you're in the L.A. area, you should think about attending this free event next Monday, October 23, 2006. Dr. Joy DeGruy Leary explores the historical and current impact that slavery as a historical trauma has had on African American and U.S. culture in her lecture, Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome.
She will speak at Cal State L.A. on Monday, October 23, 2006 at 6:15 pm in the Golden Eagle Ballroom, 3rd floor, Golden Eagle Building. (additional information here)
Dr. Leary’s Theory of Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome suggests that centuries of slavery followed by systemic racism and oppression have resulted in multigenerational adaptive behaviors, some of which have been positive and reflective of resilience, and others that are detrimental and destructive.
I've always loved hearing Dr. Leary on KJLH's Front Page radio show. She speaks truth to power... and to those not-in-power who need to hear a thing or two about themselves.
Have a good one.
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