The Congressional Black Caucus in partnership with the Greater Washington Urban League and WURD Black Talk Media, hosted an interactive 2-hour evidence-based discussion on mental health issues in the African American community. Historically, communities of color experience unique and considerable challenges in accessing mental health services. The
Black Psychologists in Canada are Very Rare
Outside of my work as an Executive Coach, Career Coach, and HR Consultant, I'm also the Chair of the Black Psychology Section within the Canadian Psychological Association (CPA). In December 2021, I was one of the five co-founders of the Section and the first Chair-Elect. During the winter of 2023, when the CPA decided not […]
The Untold Story of the Famous “Doll Test” & the Black Psychologists Who Changed the World
Author Tim Spofford will discuss his new book, "What The Children Told Us: The Untold Story of the Famous "Doll Test" and the Black Psychologists Who Changed the World". About The Book: Does racial discrimination harm Black children's sense of self? The Doll Test illuminated its devastating toll. Dr. Kenneth Clark visited r
Student examines academic success among African Americans
Martinque Jones, senior and psychology major in the College of Liberal Arts, has been investigating how cultural identity and academic attitudes affect the academic achievement of African American high school students. With support from the Ronald E. McNair Program and Drs. Kevin Cokley and Samoan C. Johnson, Jones collected more than 120 surveys f
ED Talk: Kevin Cokley
Hegemonic Psychology: The Politics of Ethnic Minority Research Conducting research that focuses on the experiences of ethnic minorities is fraught with sociopolitical challenges. In predominantly white academic settings the norms for publication outlets are often antagonistic toward so-called “low impact”, “specialty” journals. This has created an
Top Five Contributions of Black Psychologists that changed Psychology
Psi Chi’s Diversity Advisory Committee (DAC) Black History Month Social Media Video Essay Contest #PsiChi #PsiChiBlackHistoryMonthVideoContest
Conversation with Dr. Eugene McGowan: African American School Psychologist and Community Leader
Dr. Eugene McGowan was the first African American school psychologist in the state of Delaware. He was active in civil rights activities as a member of the board of both state and Wilmington branches of the NAACP, and was especially involved in voter registration efforts in the 1960s. The film is based on extended oral […]
A Tale from Two Cities: The Perspectives of Two Black Military Psychologists
Join Dr. D, as he interviews Dr. Warner is the Founder and CEO of RC Warner Consulting, LLC. He is a sought after speaker, consultant, researcher, and psychologist.
