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Dear Faculty,

You are invited to join a group of colleagues who will be reading and discussing the book We are Not OK: Black Faculty Experiences and Higher Education Strategies, edited by Antija M. Allen and Justin T. Stewart.

The publisher’s website describes the book as follows:

In the United States, only 6% of the 1.5 million faculty in degree-granting postsecondary institutions is Black. Research shows that, while many institutions tout the idea of diversity recruitment, not much progress has been made to diversify faculty ranks, especially at research-intensive institutions. We're Not Ok shares the experiences of Black faculty to take the reader on a journey, from the obstacles of landing a full-time faculty position through the unique struggles of being a Black educator at a predominantly white institution, along with how these deterrents impact inclusion, retention, and mental health. The book provides practical strategies and recommendations for graduate students, faculty, staff, and admin