Association of Black Psychologists

05/19/2026

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Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 20 @ 7PM, EST, DC ABPsi & VA ABPsi invite Black/African-descended folx to join us for a virtual Sawubona Healing Circle — a space created to hold community, care, and healing for survivors navigating intimate partner violence, community violence, racial trauma, grief, stress, and the weight of these times.

“Sawubona” means I see you.

We gather in the spirit of collective healing, cultural affirmation, and community support, reminding one another that we do not have to carry these burdens alone.

This is a supportive and confidential virtual space where attendees are welcome to show up exactly as they are. Sharing is always voluntary.

🖤 Black-centered
🖤 Trauma-informed
🖤 Community-rooted
🖤 Virtual & confidential

Join us tomorrow:

🔗 https://bit.ly/shc2026

Please share with someone who may need community, grounding, or support right now.

BlackHealing

05/19/2026

📣NEWS ALERT Around ABPsi: The American Psychological Association has disbanded CEMRRAT, the Commission on Ethnic Minority Recruitment, Retention, and Training in Psychology, established in 1994 as the only APA program dedicated to growing the number of African/Black psychologists in the field.

This Psychology Today piece, co-written by ABPsi member Dr. Kevin Cokley alongside Dr. Germine Awad, speaks directly to where many of us find ourselves right now. The authors write that the move "calls into question APA's commitment to increasing the recruitment, retention, and training of psychologists of color," and they connect it directly to the position ABPsi has already taken on the record.

When ABPsi rejected APA's apology, we named it for what it was: "at best patronizing and at worst, an intentional act of obfuscation designed to mask the truth." Black psychologists still make up only 4 percent of the field. APA has now dismantled the very program built to address that gap.

This is why ABPsi exists. The well-being of our people will not be protected by institutions willing to abandon us the moment it becomes inconvenient. If you have stepped away, or who have been weighing a return, this is your invitation to come home. Reconnect with ABPsi, renew your membership, and join us at the upcoming convention. Our work continues, grounded in our own scholarship, our own community, and our own resistance, and you belong with us in it.

🔗 Read the full article by Dr. Germine Awad and Dr. Kevin Cokley:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/black-psychology-matters/202604/american-psychological-associations-actions-speak-louder-than/amp

🌍 ABPsi.org

APA says it values diversity, yet it just dismantled its longest-running program dedicated to the recruitment and retention of ethnic minorities in psychology.

05/18/2026

On the state of Black Mental Health

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05/18/2026

Since 1968, The Association of Black Psychologists has remained committed to the well-being of our people through the advancement of African-centered psychology.

Become an ABPsi National Member today.

Access our network of providers, programs, and services rooted in our worldview.

🌍 Membership: abpsi.org/membership
🔗 Find a Provider: bit.ly/blackproviderdirectory

05/15/2026

The job market continues to shift, and visibility matters now more than ever. Through the ABPsi Career Center, we remain committed to supporting African/Black professionals, students, and emerging scholars with access to opportunities, connection, and career growth.

From May 15 – August 14, 2026, upload your resume to the ABPsi Career Center and be entered for a chance to win ABPsi merchandise or a $150 gift card.

Whether you are actively job searching, preparing for your next move, or increasing your professional visibility, this is an opportunity to connect with a network rooted in purpose, community, and advancement.

🔗 careercenter.abpsi.org/resumes

04/29/2026

Join ABPsi and the Black Physicians & Healthcare Network for an in-person workshop and Sawubona Healing Circle on what real support looks like and how we show up for those who are grieving.

Beyond “My Condolences”: How to Support Grieving Persons
➡ Saturday, May 2
➡ 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM
➡ Germantown Library, MD
📍19840 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874

Free to attend. Reserve your spot: 🔗 http://bit.ly/4td22OH

04/28/2026

Stay connected with ABPsi! 📣 Whether in person or online, our events and updates bring us together to unite, uplift, and strengthen our community.

🔗 https://linktr.ee/theabpsi to learn more and explore the latest happenings.

04/20/2026

2026 Award Nominations | Who Will You Nominate?🏆

Join us in honoring those who continue to serve our people and advance the field of psychology. Each year, The Association of Black Psychologists, Inc., recognizes individuals whose work meaningfully impacts the well-being of our people.

Award Categories:

▪️ABPsi Service Award
▪️Student Service Award
▪️Bobby E. Wright Award
▪️Community Service Award (Member)
▪️Community Service Award (Non-Member)

Know someone who should be recognized?

Submit your nomination by May 11, 2026:
🔗bit.ly/abpsiawards2026

04/14/2026

PsychDiscourse is the digital publication of The Association of Black Psychologists, Inc. (ABPsi), where African-centered thought, scholarship, and lived experience come together in service of the well-being of our people.

New articles from March and April are now live, bringing forward a collective of voices from African-centered psychologists, scholars, and practitioners engaging the depth and complexity of our experiences.

This space holds important perspectives, where ideas are explored and the contributions of many minds come together.

More articles to come. Stay tuned for the next call for papers and opportunities to contribute!

🔗 Read the latest at PsychDiscourse.com

04/10/2026

The Association of Black Psychologists, Inc. (ABPsi) invites you to the 57th Annual International Convention, “The Illumination: Freeing the African Spirit,” taking place July 29 to August 1, 2026, at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland.

This convention is not limited to psychologists! For over five decades, the ABPsi Annual Convention has served as both an intellectual and spiritual gathering space where scholars, clinicians, students, community leaders, and those with lived experience come together in alignment with African-centered knowledge and ancestral wisdom.

In partnership with Morgan State University, this year’s convention continues ABPsi’s legacy of advancing African/Black psychology and the well-being of our people through dynamic programming, community engagement, and culturally grounded experiences.

🎓 Highlights:
→ Innovative Research & Panels
→ Honoring Elders & Pioneers
→ Community engagement & advocacy.


Pre-Convention: July 28, 2026
Post-Convention: August 2, 2026

Learn more and register:
ABPsi.org/57thconvention

🖤 Hosted by The Association of Black Psychologists, Inc. (ABPsi) | Since 1968

📩 Media Inquiries: c.wilson@abpsi-hq.org

04/10/2026

✨ You are invited to a space of healing, connection, and community ✨

Join us for the Aspen Hill Library Healing Circles—a culturally grounded gathering designed to support individuals of African/Black ancestry as we navigate racial trauma, societal stressors, and collective healing. 🤎

🗓 Saturday, April 11, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM (EST)
📍 Aspen Hill Library, Rockville, MD

This is more than an event—it’s a safe space where your voice matters, your story is honored, and your presence is valued.

💬 We see you. We honor you. We’re with you.

Come sit in community, share, listen, and heal together. 🌿

🔗 Register now: linktr.ee/TheABPsi