Howard C. Stevenson is a renowned psychologist and professor dedicated to helping people, especially youth, cope with racial stress. He is the Constance Clayton Professor of Urban Education and a professor of Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. For nearly 30 years, he has worked with families and communities in both urban and rural areas to address the challenges of racism. Dr. Stevenson is the director of the Racial Empowerment Collaborative (REC), a research center focusing on promoting racial literacy. He defines this as the ability to read, understand, and respond to racial issues and stress in a healthy way. Through the REC, Howard brings together researchers, community leaders, and families to create programs that promote well-being and empower people to handle racial encounters. He is the author of several books, including Promoting Racial Literacy in Schools, which provides tools for educators to have important conversations about race. His work has been supported by major organizations like the National Institutes of Health, and he is a leading voice in the national conversation on racial healing and mental health.
