Overview
According to Alonzo C. DeCarlo Ph.D., MSW, we assume that American education is what it appears to be on the surface. He was dumbfounded by the collaboration of unethical consciousness of senior leadership in academe. It’s fair to say that some of those in senior leadership were dumbfounded by him. The intersecting state of education and conditions of Black American livelihood requires a new set of eyes to examine the pros and cons (literally) of the academic enterprise. Some people believe that mainstream education is to Black Americans what the central nervous system is to human development. Alonzo DeCarlo Ph.D., MSW submits that we may need a more complex analysis. Fortuitously there are those among us who are inclined to peer unflinchingly beneath the exterior. Alonzo DeCarlo takes readers on a compelling journey as he chronicles thoughts and ideas on a philosophy of being Black in the educational arena and the wider society.
In keen recognition that the topic of the culture of education particularly related to Black Americans is multifaceted and can only be given so much attention in one text. Ironically, for the reader, this may be advantageous as they are a greater opportunity to grow and learn through the continued production of scholarship.
Dive into the intricate dynamics of academic leadership with Alonzo DeCarlo’s compelling narrative that unravels the essence of higher education’s core pillars—revenue, rank, and recruiting. Within the vast expanse of degree-granting institutions in the United States, these steadfast principles shape the very essence of academic pursuits. DeCarlo’s profound exploration challenges readers to navigate the complexities of academia with discernment, urging them to recognize the pragmatic forces that guide the institutional landscape beneath the veneer of mission and vision statements.
This book examines the myriad of systemic challenges that are baked into the fabric of US society, perpetuating and permeating antiblackness across some of its most trusted institutions. The book begins by introducing the concept of antiblackness and the many ways we see it playing out across various deep-rooted public institutions, including our healthcare system, academia, religious institutions, and others. Then, it considers white privilege as an accelerant to these challenges and moreover as a sinister barrier to addressing these problems.
