Exploring the Grief Experiences of Black Women in Higher Education with Dr Sakeena Everett

Welcome to another episode of Grieving in Color. This week, we have the privilege of diving deep into the unique grief experiences of Black women in higher education with this week’s guest, Dr. Sakeena Everett.

An assistant professor and grief researcher, Dr. Everett shared her personal grief journey and how it inspired her to create the intersectional grief literacies framework. This innovative tool is specifically tailored to help Black women in academia navigate their grief journey in a supportive and empowering way.

We explored the intricate layers of grief intertwined with race, gender, and the unique pressures of academic life. I hope this provides valuable insights and encouragement for Black women as they navigate these complex challenges.

To connect further with Dr. Sakeena Everett

• Connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sakeenaeverettphd/
• Her blog: https://unfinishedstoriesbyse.com/
• Read her article: (Un)Learning Limited Grief Constructs: Advancing an Intersectional Grief Literacies Framework: https://www.ojed.org/index.php/JTSE/article/view/5634
• Order her book: Trauma-Informed Teaching: Cultivating Healing-Centered English Language Arts Classrooms https://bookstore.com/trauma-informed-teaching

Follow this link to participate in Dr. Everett’s current research project: Creating Space for Grief for Black Women Faculty in Higher Education: https://uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8d1GTuI1Fu9Il38(open until 2025) 

To connect further with me:

• Visit my website: www.drchinasaelue.com
• Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchinasaelue/
• Reach out on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/drchinasaelue/

This episode of the Grieving in Color podcast is brought to you by Rachel Sanya and Productions. www.rachelsanya.com

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