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The Giving African American Scholar: Fostering Growth Through Academic Altruism

The Giving African American Scholar: Fostering Growth Through Academic Altruism

Smith, Dimitra
Hendricks, Lavelle

Paperback

Black American StudiesGeneral EducationGeneral Sociology

ISBN13: 9798337384818
Publisher: Igi Global Scientific Publishing
Published: Aug 5 2026
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.63
Height: 0.87 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Black scholars have long played a transformative role in higher education through mentorship, community engagement, intellectual leadership, and the sharing of knowledge across generations. Within academic spaces, the act of giving extends beyond teaching and research, shaping supportive networks that help students and emerging scholars navigate systems that have historically lacked equity and representation. At the same time, Black scholars often carry significant personal, emotional, and professional responsibilities as they work to support both Black student communities and fellow scholars while also meeting the demands of academic advancement. These realities highlight the complex balance between service, mentorship, advocacy, and professional expectations within academia. As conversations surrounding equity, representation, and belonging continue to evolve, greater attention is being placed on the experiences, contributions, and lasting impact of Black scholars who cultivate cultures of collaboration, resilience, and collective empowerment. The Giving African American Scholar: Fostering Growth Through Academic Altruism explores the transformative role of generosity, mentorship, and knowledge-sharing within the Black scholarly community and their impact on future generations of scholars. Bridging perspectives from higher education, Black studies, mentorship research, and academic leadership, this book examines both the opportunities and challenges experienced by Black scholars as they navigate teaching, research, service, and community responsibility while fostering pathways for intellectual growth, representation, and collective advancement in academia. Covering topics such as collaborative altruism, altruistic leadership, and the political economy of care-work in academia, this book is an excellent academic resource for graduate and doctoral students, diversity, equity, and inclusion professionals, student affairs professionals, academic advisors, community organizations, advocacy groups, policymakers, and more.

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