Dr. Darrin E. Wright is Associate Dean of Social Work at Fayetteville State University, bringing nearly two decades of academic leadership from Clark Atlanta University. His work bridges behavioral health, international social work—especially in the English-speaking Caribbean—and African-centered education practices. 

This powerful talk unpacks the impact of intergenerational trauma on Caribbean men, rooted in colonial history, systemic racism, and cultural norms. Drawing from various scholars insights, Dr. Wright explores how trauma is passed down, shaping Black men’s mental health, identity, and emotional responses today.

He emphasizes how media, music, and cultural expectations contribute to harmful versions of masculinity that stigmatize vulnerability and help-seeking. The session calls for culturally responsive mental health approaches and challenges us to redefine manhood through our own lens—not inherited colonial paradigms.