Blackademic

See also: blackademic

English

Alternative forms

• blackademic

Etymology

Blend of Black +‎ academic.

Noun

Blackademic (plural Blackademics)

1. A Black academic.
   • 2010, Leonard L. Brown, “Preface”, in Leonard L. Brown, editor, John Coltrane and Black America’s Quest for Freedom: Spirituality and the Music, Oxford University Press, →ISBN, page ix:

     We all have pursued successful careers and are active as academics/aka “Blackademics” (scholars and researchers), musicians (performers, composers and arrangers), media personalities, writers, and teachers, often functioning in more than one of these capacities.

   • 2020, Chaddrick James-Gallaway, “[Scratching and Surviving: Critical Race Theory and Being a “Blackademic” in the Academy] Stressing Racism’s Permanence Despite Programmatic Resistance, Chaddrick’s Story”, in Vernon Lee Farmer, Evelyn Shepherd W. Farmer, editors, Critical Race Theory in the Academy, Charlotte, N.C.: Information Age Publishing, Inc., →ISBN, page 346:

     In the next section I will discuss my experiences being a Blackademic at a historically white institution in the Sociology department.

   • 2022, Sarah Jane Blithe, Janell C. Bauer, “Introduction”, in Sarah Jane Blithe, Janell C. Bauer, editors, Badass Feminist Politics: Exploring Radical Edges of Feminist Theory, Communication, and Activism, New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press, →ISBN, page 8:

     Next, the first part, Black Lives Matter: Research and Reflections, is a collection of writings about the #BlackLivesMatter movement, digital activism, education, race-based stereotypes, and the personal experiences and stories of Blackademics.

   • 2022, Jennifer T. Butcher, editor, Black Female Leaders in Academia: Eliminating the Glass Ceiling With Efficacy, Exuberance, and Excellence: Eliminating the Glass Ceiling With Efficacy, Exuberance, and Excellence (Advances in Educational Marketing, Administration, and Leadership), IGI Global, →ISBN, page 73:

     Female “Blackademics” and Presentation of Self in the Academy: Managing Role Stressors, Navigating Roadblocks, and Managing Impressions Along Career Trajectories