Hooded: A Black Girl's Guide to the Ph.D.

by Malika Grayson

A Black Girl's Guide to the Ph.D. explores the unexamined experiences of Black women in higher education. From racism and navigating feelings of self-doubt to confronting microaggressions, Black women face an uphill battle as they earn advanced degrees in majority-white institutions and departments. Having a voice means facing retaliation or dismissal while staying silent becomes a heavy burden all its own.



In Hooded, Dr. Malika Grayson offers an account of surviving and thriving as a doctoral candidate in STEM. Written for those who have never seen themselves represented in their chosen career, Hooded provides practical survival strategies, mental health tips, and ideas for creating community and leaving a lasting legacy. With this essential resource, you won't feel quite as alone--and you might even become your own unexpected hero.

96 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 30, 2020

Reviews

[Shannon Olds · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a wonderful read that touches on so many important topics. Dr. Malika Grayson gets real about the struggles of pursuing a PHD as a minority student and how underrepresented people of color and women are in STEM fields. She also discusses the importance of mental health, which is skipped over in a lot of other writings. Hooded is a fresh, inspiring book that will help guide and motivate others to pursue their dreams as well!

[monk · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspirational Quick Read

This book was a personal.guide.to navigating through.a STEM doctoral program. Light read it provided insight into the.journey that women of.color.must travel in order.to.obtain advanced.distinction PhD.

[Natalie Cartledge · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is definitely needed for Black women in grad school!

I have a long way to go before I get a PhD , but I suggest reading this book now!