The Burden of "Using My Voice": Exploring Racial Battle Fatigue at Historically White Institutions

• In Event: Examining the Impacts of Racism and Transborder Realities on Undergraduate Learning and Development

Abstract

This study explores how racially minoritized students make-meaning as they navigate racial battle fatigue and from their leadership experiences on two large public historically white campuses in residential communities. Findings highlight how students deal with racial trauma, reimagine their leadership efficacy, and continue to build their capacity for leadership.

Authors

• Cameron C. Beatty, Florida State University

• Amber Manning-Ouellette, Oklahoma State University

• Josephine Shikongo, Oklahoma State University - Stillwater