Frank Wilderson III

Frank Wilderson III is a scholar and writer known for his work on race, social justice, and African American history. He is a professor of African and African American Studies and has contributed significantly to discussions about systemic racism, violence, and Afropessimism—the idea that Black people are permanently marginalized within societal structures. His work critically examines how power, history, and identity shape experiences of oppression, aiming to deepen understanding of racial inequalities and promote social change.