Respectability Politics in the Black Community ~ Dr. Raquel Martin

Hello! My name is Dr. Raquel Martin, PhD and I am a licensed clinical psychologist, professor, and scientist. I create mental health and advocacy videos to make important information easily accessible. #mentalhealth #drmartinhere #therapy #psychology #tipsandtricks
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I discuss difficulties with being my authentic self as a Black doctor.
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[@toyaJM]

PREEEEEACHHHHH!!!! I'm not here to repesent nobody but myself!! I'm making myself proud and hopefully God other than that I'm not even concerned if my ancestors are proud, I'm living the life that I was given period!

[@soppres7406]

WHOOOOOOO. I felt this, and I deal with it on a regular basis in the profession as well. Like you, I refuse to be anything other than my authentic self. AND THE BLACK PEOPLE HATE IT. Awesome commentary. Our culture needs more of us who are willing to be unapologetically black.

[@l.e.brentwood3137]

Thank you. I was told I would be more professional, acceptable, beautiful IF I DIDN'T WEAR MY HAIR IN LOCS! MISS ME WITH ALL YOUR SELF-HATE!!!!

[@mkdiva8]

THIS was it and so needed. Yes. Also, would love a video on masking. Your content is real, authentic and always on point. Thank you Black Queen.

[@RaquelMartinPhD]

So glad you liked it! Just posted a video detailing the signs of masking.

[@KHWilliams613]

This! All of this! First, YES, please do a video on masking, too many of us are subjected to it in the business world that we have no clue when we’re doing it. Second, you are so spot on about being our ancestors wildest dreams. I have that conversation so many times, what our ancestors dreamt about was for their children to live free and be exactly who they were born to be, the profession is just the icing on the cake. When I can show up to my corporate job with my NATURAL hair, talking how it’s comfortable for me, and STILL being professional despite people believing I don’t belong in that space…. Yeah I’m winning! Thank you for all you do, keep being unapologetic and making these folks mad!

[@imprettylucy]

Thank you for opening this discussion. I have definitely struggled with “respectability politics” from growing up in the “ghetto”. But as I have gotten older I realize the very same thing, the issue lies in still trying to appeal to the White Man. I’m at a point in my life that I just want to be myself and I’m working on creating my own income so that I can have total freedom in doing so. I don’t even work at certain places anymore if I have to change myself too much to be deemed “professional”.

[@RaquelMartinPhD]

You’re welcome. I believe many of us struggle with it. It’s an unfair and oppressive dynamic

[@hairalovestory]

Thank you for this! Black people a struggling for their LIVES to understand this concept…

[@notmygovname]

I would love a video on masking!

[@RaquelMartinPhD]

Just posted a video on masking, let me know your thoughts!

[@Webbgurl2000]

It was about SAFETY. If we could appear less Black then we thought we’d appear less threatening. We just wanted to LIVE without fear of being killed.

[@charliepoobutt]

I’m about to send this video to all of these ppl who like to “other” me during my collaboration sessions, stakeholder meetings, care coordinations, one-on-ones, trainings, interactions, and all these encounters in the yt spaces. Louder doctor. LOUDDDDDAAAAAAAAAA. I love the way you deliver this PERIOD. I’m just waiting for someone to say “damn why you so aggressive” lay me out.

[@awoFalase]

The Breakdown! 🔥🔥🔥

[@teatime.beauty]

I am tuning in from seeing your Instagram post. Thank you for having such a creative and solid flow between your social media platforms! Very inspirational and organized. This is true professionalism for me!

[@tonigripper3222]

Thank you. You are amazing and I agree with everything you said. Thank you.

[@RaquelMartinPhD]

Thanks for watching. Im glad you enjoyed the video

[@onyxbradshaw6157]

I would love to see a video that explains masking. I follow you on Instagram, and I appreciate the knowledge you share. Thank you Dr. Martin!

[@RaquelMartinPhD]

Such a great topic. I posted a video on masking after this one. Hope you like it

[@cynthiajohanson4299]

I am a Licensed professional counselor & play therapist. I’m the first & currently only Native American Play Therapist in SD… which has been difficult. But this has been helpful for me as a reminder to just be me! ❤

[@RaquelMartinPhD]

I’m so glad it was helpful. I totally get that it’s hard to be yourself in an environment that wasn’t built for you

[@artsy21]

Please do a video on masking. I come from a family of educators and professionals from the South it was prevalent in our family. My mom said she used to get in trouble for saying ain't.

[@l.e.brentwood3137]

Hit that thumbs up as soon as I heard the introduction to the subject!❤

[@dedeteteh6932]

THIS message…👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Thank you!

[@DatCh1kMBreezi]

I don't recall which platform I found you on initially, but I follow you on all of them now. Love your content.

[@RaquelMartinPhD]

Thank you! Im on TikTok and Instagram too

[@robinanderson3430]

Please do one on masking!!! Pleaseeeee 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@RaquelMartinPhD]

Just posted a video on masking, let me know your thoughts!

[@sheenadrummond7083]

Well said!! People need to understand this!

[@Soleilsorrel33]

ALL OF THIS!!! ❤❤❤

[@maxerinjames]

Incredible video! Thank you for educating us. I would very much like to learn more about masking. I really appreciate you opening these dialogues 😊🙌🏽

[@kyrrachristian3888]

Respect 🪡🧵

[@RaquelMartinPhD]

Thanks for the support!

[@TonyshaDeChecchi]

Please keep doing what you do! The education you provide along with your mental health guidance is so needed and appreciated. 💛

[@RaquelMartinPhD]

Thank you! I will keep on discussing such important topics.

[@lydiastewart7020]

Please do a video on masking this was a great video appreciate you and your work 😊

[@RaquelMartinPhD]

Just posted a video on masking, let me know your thoughts!

[@morbidmanuscript9324]

the audacity for them to question your professionalism when you have put in 6000 HOURS of work… when it only takes less than 1000 hours of training to be a cop.

[@RaquelMartinPhD]

I was floored when I heard how little training it takes to be a police officer

[@morbidmanuscript9324]

@@RaquelMartinPhD me too!! Then it made so much sense why they cannot handle high stress situations too

[@brookeh208]

I think it also ties into the culture of “Black excellence” yes we can be excellent and it’s powerful and amazing. But the requirement to always be excellent to be respected or treated as human is damaging.

[@RaquelMartinPhD]

Absolutely! We define what excellence is

[@abimbolaiyun8575]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ thank you!

[@redaleta]

If you have the time, please do a masking video.

[@RaquelMartinPhD]

Just posted one 😀

[@jakharimalik]

I’d love a video on masking, I’ve heard this Oreo term one too many times in life. Be right back about to take a deep dive into your videos 🤎🫶🏾🤎

[@RaquelMartinPhD]

I posted a video on masking. Hope it helps

[@antiphreeeze]

Can you please talk more about masking?

[@RaquelMartinPhD]

Just posted a video on masking, tune in and let me know what you thoughts!

[@takeshiacrowder713]

❤

[@RaquelMartinPhD]

Thanks for watching

[@TCPresents]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ordinaryextraordinarybrotha]

The thing that's funny about respectability politics is that black people especially older black try to enforce it more than white people

[@RaquelMartinPhD]

I have noticed a generational difference as well