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Association of Black Psychologists

The ABPsi's mission is the liberation of the African Mind, empowerment of the African Character, and enlivenment and illumination of the African Spirit.

Our Mission
The Association of Black Psychologists sees its mission and destiny as the liberation of the African Mind, empowerment of the African Character, and enlivenment and illumination of the African Spirit. Purpose of the Association
1. The Association is organized to operate exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, including but not limited to:

2. promoting and advancing the pr

ofession of African Psychology
influencing and affecting social change

3. developing programs whereby psychologists of African descent (hereafter known as Black Psychologists) can assist in solving problems of Black communities and other ethnic groups

Community Standards
We work hard to make the Association of Black Psychologists page and all of our social media platforms a protected place for our community. We will remove all racist comments and comments that cause harm. If you see any harmful comments, please share them with us. Content that violates FB’s community standards will be removed. https://www.facebook.com/communitystandards/objectionable_content

07/25/2025

SEE YOU THERE! 2024 Recap | ✊🏾July 29th, We Return To Spirit: The Essence of Who We Be.

The countdown is on! The ABPsi 56th Annual International Convention kicks off July 29 – August 3rd in Daytona Beach, Florida 🌊🌴

Sessions and healing spaces to powerful keynote speakers and community events like Community Day, HBCU Day, the Black Heritage Tour, and more—this will be a week to remember.

Check out all the incredible experiences waiting for you.

https://abpsi.org/56thconvention

07/21/2025

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Make sure to catch up on Creating Zola Mondays Season 2 Episode 9 Kujichagulia: On Challenging Revisionist History and Performative Activism where we rooted the conversation in Black self-determination.

In the midst of Kwanzaa, we have no plans of slowing down and are looking forward to further curating Black power in the year 2022.

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07/17/2025

F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival Joins ABPsi’s 56th Annual International Convention on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 from 9 - 5 PM.

F.R.E.S.H. Book Festival 2025 has been sponsored by the City of Daytona Beach for 14 years. We will be celebrating our 15th year in 2026, but whenever we get an opportunity to share book knowledge with conferences and large groups attending the City we love to get involved. Thank you to The Association of Black Psychologists for inviting us to be a part of their 56th Annual Conference.

The authors we have lined up for this event are local and regional and they all have stories of mental survival in a world of mental strife, but through it all, accomplishments can be made. Some of the featured authors include, Judge Hubert Grimes, first Black Judge in Volusia County, Vincent Taylor, nominated teacher of the year (2025) in Duval County (Jacksonville), Alvin Jackson, City Manager, City of Bunnell, Janae Ponder, Therapist, L.D. Robinson, author and publisher and more. Each author has a story of courage, resources, development and recovery, whether, emotional, medical, institutional or personnel. Please stop by and meet this exciting group of individuals, have conversations, and purchase books of your interest. Contact Donna M. Gray-Banks, event coordinator if you have any questions before or after the event at freshbookfestivals@gmail.com

Learn more & register: abpsi.org/56thconvention

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

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

Author Donna Gray-Banks
FRESH Book Festival

07/11/2025

07/10/2025

Weekly Sawubona Healing Circles' Hiatus - https://mailchi.mp/abpsi/thankful-for-your-presence

07/09/2025

RECAP📣 The ABPsi Chapters of the Eastern Region were honored to host you in the heart of Washington, DC, for our 2025 Juneteenth Gala Celebration.

ABPsi family and friends gathered to celebrate, connect, and invest in the mission that unites us. The evening was more than elegant; it was a powerful testament to our shared commitment to Black/African mental health and wellness. We appreciate your support and your presence, which helped to make the evening unforgettable.

In the spirit of Black excellence,
ABPsi Leadership Team

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07/06/2025

🖤 Creating ZOLA Mondays is

Join us for a powerful convo on Internalized Oppression & Healing ✊🏾🧠

🗓️ Monday, July 7, 2025
🕐 1PM EST | Live on FB, YouTube & IG

Featuring:
✨ Dr. Linda James Myers
✨ Dr. Harvey Linder
✨ Dr. Joniesha Hickson
✨ Dr. Robina Onwong’a
✨ Mr. William Parham

Let’s build, heal, and liberate—together.

07/03/2025

6 Vendor Spots Left – Call for Vendors! | ABPsi 56th Annual International Convention.

Be part of the 56th Annual ABPsi Convention at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach, July 29 – August 3, 2025. Don’t miss this unforgettable opportunity to showcase your products and services!

Learn more and secure your spot: https://bit.ly/abpsivendor
To process faster and for assistance, email: servicedesk@abpsi.org

Learn more: https://abpsi.org/56thconvention

07/02/2025

Leadership in Action | From the Desk of The ABPsi Denver Chapter! In The Spirit of Ubuntu✊🏾

Sharing a recap from last week’s Ubuntu Celebration, where the newly installed D-RM ABPsi and EEC leadership team was honored in the spirit of Ubuntu!

Seated:
▶︎ Towanna Henderson, M.A. — Co-Director of the Keeping It Real project, funded by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.

Standing (Left to Right):
▶︎ Kareem Ahmenatu – EEC Facilitator, Trainer, and outgoing EEC Coordinator
▶︎ Tykwa Goshey – EEC Facilitator, standing in for Treasurer Codie Egart
▶︎ Dr. Anthony Young – President Emeritus
▶︎ Angela Stevens, M.A. – President
▶︎ Juanita Metoyer, M.S. – Wisdom Keeper (Historian)
▶︎ Dr. Tiamo Tamale – Secretary
▶︎ Hathor Brown – EEC Facilitator and incoming EEC Coordinator

We’re excited to continue uplifting our community and advancing ABPsi initiatives through grounded leadership and collective care.

Share your chapter and member updates with ABPsi: Servicedesk@abpsi.org

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http://www.abpsi.org/

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About The ABPsi

The Association of Black Psychologists (The ABPsi) was founded in 1968 by a group of Black Psychologists, led by Joseph White, who were disaffected by the benign and malignant neglect of the American Psychological Association.

The purposes of The ABPsi are to counter racism in psychology and to promote Black Psychology as a more accurate portrayal of the human condition. The ABPsi has authored dozens of position papers on issue of importance to its members and the general public. The ABPsi supports graduate and undergraduate students in psychology.

The scholarly arm of The ABPsi is manifested in The Journal of Black Psychology, published in collaboration with Sage Publications and now in its 46th year (in 2020). The ABPsi also publishes PsychDiscourse: NewsJournal of The Association of Black Psychologists that provides news and views of the Association’s membership.

Visit The ABPsi at www.abpsi.org.