Kevin Cokley, PhD.
Professor of Psychology | ResearchER | Speaker
Kevin Cokley, Ph.D. is an award-winning psychologist and professor well-known for research that examines the impostor phenomenon among minoritized populations, as well as research that dismantles the myth of intellectual indifference and inferiority among Black students. He addresses how racism perpetuates self-doubt and impostor feelings, and confronts anti-Black racism through his research, book publications, public speaking, editorials, mentorship, and community engagement.
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EDUCATOR & SPEAKER
With 25+ years as an educator and leading expert in Black psychology and education, Dr. Cokley has become a highly sought-after public speaker and thought leader in the media. Cokley’s ability to educate and embolden audiences toward radical change is what makes his work impactful. He doesn’t merely speak to audiences, he lays an educational foundation and equips people with practical tools to better support students and communities.
MAKING BLACK LIVES MATTER
A critical analysis of the history and implications of anti-Black racism in the lives of African Americans. Scholar and psychologist, Kevin Cokley, PhD, reveals recommendations to confront anti-Black racism through powerful anecdotes and storytelling from activists, scholars, students, and more.
THE MYTH OF BLACK ANTI-INTELLECTUALISM
No other group of students has been more studied and misunderstood than African American students. In this book, Kevin Cokley, PhD, presents a valuable new perspective regarding Black student achievement by examining the themes of Black identity, self-esteem, the hurdles that result in academic difficulties, and the root sources of academic motivation. This book is a must-have for educators, especially those at the high school through undergraduate college levels.
