Description
by Elona Washington (Compiled by), Elona Washington (Editor)
IT'S NOT YOU. IT'S THE SYSTEM.
Triumph in the Trenches Volume 2 delivers an empowering exploration of resilience, advocacy, and transformation in workplaces and institutions ranging from corporate offices to churches, hospitals, and law enforcement. Through inspiring narratives, contributors reveal how systemic barriers-upheld by people from all backgrounds-prioritize conformity over authenticity and silence over truth.
More than a book about race, this volume equips readers with practical strategies to rise above toxic behaviors, dismantle exclusion, and challenge systems of inequity. It offers actionable tools to foster equity, drive transformative change, and protect mental wellness in the process.
A modern guide for professionals, Triumph in the Trenches empowers readers to transcend systemic inequities while paving the way for future generations. Celebrating courage, collaboration, and the indomitable human spirit, this book reminds us that the path to empowerment and equity starts with intentional action.
CO-AUTHORS
- Rev. Dr. Xenia Barnes
- Pamela Buchanan, MD
- Dr. Mary Darden-Robinson
- Leila Lawson
- Professor Shakira Releford
- Dr. Sherone Smith-Sanchez
- Glynnis Swan
- Carolyn Wells
- Phillip Woolfolk
- Dr. Carrie Young-McWilliams