The African American Experience: Psychoanalytic Perspectives edited by Salman Akhtar brings together the contributions of distinguished mental health professionals and scholars of humanities to offer a multifaceted perspective on the transgenerational trauma of slavery, the hardship of single parent families, the ruthlessness of anti-black racism, and the crushing burden of poverty and social disenfranchisement on the African American individual. The book also sheds light on the resilience of spirit, the dignity of perseverance, and the glow of talent that is widespread in this group. It contains penetrating and informative biographical essays on Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Mohammad Ali, Barack Obama, and Oprah Winfrey. Such discourse on human greatness is balanced by the considerations of daily joy and anguish on clinical and societal levels. This wide-ranging and nuanced volume on the history, culture, and psychosocial struggles of African American people fills an important gap in the literature on psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.

The African American Experience: Psychoanalytic Perspectives edited by Salman Akhtar brings together the contributions of distinguished mental health professionals and scholars of humanities to offer a multifaceted perspective on the transgenerational trauma of slavery, the hardship of single parent families, the ruthlessness of anti-black racism, and the crushing burden of poverty and social disenfranchisement on the African American individual. The book also sheds light on the resilience of spirit, the dignity of perseverance, and the glow of talent that is widespread in this group. It contains penetrating and informative biographical essays on Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Mohammad Ali, Barack Obama, and Oprah Winfrey. Such discourse on human greatness is balanced by the considerations of daily joy and anguish on clinical and societal levels. This wide-ranging and nuanced volume on the history, culture, and psychosocial struggles of African American people fills an important gap in the literature on psychotherapy and psychoanalysis.

Let s embark on a journey to the beautiful coastal city of Beaufort, SC. It s a city where cutlure comes to life and the history is as thick as the Gullah-Geechee accents. Here the people are as warm as the weather and family values are not forgotten, but passed down from generation to generation. Th is is the setting in which we fi rst meet the wise and loveable matriarch, Great Grandma Gladys. Great Grandma Gladys embodies all of the characteristics that we treasure and love in a matriarch.

She is a teacher, a nurturer, and of course a great cook She is the thread that holds the family together and the person who gives advice to you when you need it the most.

In this story, the Summer has just begun and Great Grandma Gladys is pleasantly surprised to find out that all of her Great Grandsons are coming to town for a visit. This presents the opportunity for our matriarch to do what she does best. She knows that her Great Grandsons are always hungry, always full of energy, and of course always asking questions.

In this episode, Great Grandma Gladys is put to the test when one of the boys ask her a very important question. She knows that the way she answers will have a great impact on their lives, so she must use her wisdom as a teacher and guide to steer her Great Grandsons in the right direction.

Join Great Grandma Gladys as she guides her Great Grandsons on the topics of spirituality, culture, and history. Th is story provides lessons of value for all ages, so read, remember, and enjoy - Kimathi Olenja - BLUBLOOD Media