Frances Cress Welsing

Frances Cress Welsing was an influential African American psychiatrist and author, best known for her work on race, identity, and societal power dynamics. In her seminal book, "The ISIS Papers," she proposed that racism stems from white people's fear of genetic annihilation, which she argued was a primary motivator for the oppression of Black people. Welsing's theories connected psychological factors with historical and social issues. She advocated for racial unity and self-empowerment within the African American community, making significant contributions to discussions on race, identity, and mental health in the United States and beyond.