"Janis shares a courageous, personal exploration of her early and ongoing recollections of overtly racist incidents as well as more subtle micro-aggressions. Many of us will be transported back to memories from our own academic, social and professional lives. That's the easy part. What we typically don't do is examine the psychological damage that has occurred from a lifetime of being Black in America. The triumph of her book is that in telling her story, she provides gentle guidance to help others begin to examine that damage and offer strategies to start the work of undoing, healing the harm."

Dr. Camille A. Clay, LPC, Washington, DC

Towson State University, Assistant Vise President for Diversity (Retired)

"Recollections About Race presents a beautifully written personal account of a range of racially motivated experiences in a style that's highly relatable and familiar to many Black people in America. Janis Evans provides expert work that highlights the value of telling our stories and validating our experiences and impact. Her work uplifts our ability to empower ourselves to heal and function well, even in the face of the racial hostilities Black in America frequently encounter.

Dr. Diane Kern, Washington, DC

Psychotherapist, Author, Speaker and Creator of

Happy and Healthy U: "Learn to Love Life and Live Well"

"I read and re-read this book! Janis Leslie Evans' recollections caused me to remember my own, and her storytelling journal caused me to put pen to paper. She is indeed the "Healing Author" and owns her title. Her recollections touch us deeply and ring so true. These recollections remind us of our own pain, of our own trauma. But Janis doesn't stop with the recollections. She provides a much-needed path forward for healing and wholeness."

Gretta L. Goodwin, Ph.D., Washington, DC

Economist and Policy Analyst