Internalized Racism: Exhibiting self-doubt or lower self-esteem due to internalized negative stereotypes about your own race, culture and people.

Perpetuating Stereotypes: Reinforcing harmful stereotypes about Black individuals in social settings or media.

Maintaining Economic Dependence: Relying on systems or structures that do not provide equitable opportunities, leading to economic dependence.

Tokenism Acceptance: Accepting token positions or roles in organizations without real influence or decision-making power.

Cultural Assimilation: Adopting behaviors or attitudes that align with dominant cultural norms, potentially at the expense of one's own cultural identity.

Resistance to Education: Avoiding or undervaluing educational opportunities that could challenge systemic inequalities or promote personal empowerment.

Interpersonal Conflicts: Displaying behaviors that reflect internalized division or competition within the community, rather than solidarity

Self-Limiting Beliefs: Adopting beliefs that one is limited or constrained by societal structures, potentially leading to a resignation to unequal conditions.

Exploiting Others: Engaging in practices that exploit or take advantage of others within the community, mirroring exploitative systems.

Acceptance of Unfair Treatment: Tolerating or rationalizing unfair or discriminatory treatment in various aspects of life, including employment and social interactions.

Limited Advocacy: Not actively advocating for systemic change or justice, potentially due to fatigue or a belief that change is unattainable.

Navigating Systemic Bias: Adapting behavior to conform to dominant societal expectations or biases to avoid conflict or discrimination.

Economic Scarcity Mindset: Operating from a mindset of scarcity rather than abundance, often due to systemic barriers to economic opportunities.

Ignoring Mental Health: Dismissing or neglecting mental health issues that arise from systemic pressures and historical trauma.

Social Segregation: Engaging in social practices that reinforce divisions within the community rather than fostering unity.

Perpetuating Class Divisions: Reinforcing class distinctions within the Black community, which can mirror broader societal hierarchies.

Devaluing Heritage: Undervaluing or distancing oneself from cultural heritage and traditions due to external pressures or assimilation.

Shunning Collaboration: Avoiding collaborative efforts within the community that could promote collective empowerment and address systemic issues.

Resisting Change: Exhibiting resistance to change or reform within the community, possibly due to skepticism about the effectiveness of such efforts.

Short-Term Focus: Prioritizing immediate survival or success over long-term systemic change, which can be a response to the pressures of living in an unequal society.

Disciplinary Practices Influenced by Historical Trauma: Disciplining children in ways that reflect survival tactics learned during slavery that manifest in very strict, authoritarian approaches to parenting,  including corporal punishment, harsh verbal reprimands and abuse that perpetuate childhood trauma, low self-esteem and a defeatist attitude.