{"product_id":"black-in-the-middle-navigating-power-politics-and-purpose-in-higher-education-9798289161475","title":"Black In the Middle: Navigating Power, Politics, and Purpose in Higher Education","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jr. Johnson Larry | Towuanna Porter Brannon | Tammy Robinson\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Administration - Higher\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlack in the Middle: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNavigating Power, Politics, and Purpose in Higher Education\u003c\/b\u003e is a powerful collection of first-person narratives from those who have served as Black mid-level administrators. Their stories are from the front lines of higher education. Positioned between frontline staff and executive leadership, these professionals have navigated the complexities of race, power, loyalty, and institutional change without a roadmap or recognition. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThrough stories of resilience, ethical dilemmas, professional isolation, and strategic leadership, \u003cbr\u003ethis book shines a light on the hidden labor and lived experiences of those who lead from the\u003cbr\u003emiddle. Each chapter includes practical takeaways, reflection questions, and discussion\u003cbr\u003eprompts-making it essential reading for current and aspiring higher education leaders, graduate\u003cbr\u003estudents, and anyone committed to equity in academic spaces. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is more than a leadership book. It's a blueprint for surviving and thriving within systems not\u003cbr\u003ebuilt for you.","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46334156898455,"sku":"9798289161475","price":1973.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798289161475.webp?v=1768671469","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/black-in-the-middle-navigating-power-politics-and-purpose-in-higher-education-9798289161475","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}