September 5, 2026

AROUND THE ABPsi

Tribute to the Life of Aubrey Spencer Escoffery, Ph.D.

Tribute to the Life of Aubrey Spencer Escoffery, Ph.D.

A Founder of the Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi), Celebrating his life journey—April 10, 1923—January 5, 1923 By Dr. Benson G. Cooke, ABPsi Historian  Remember the wisdom of your ancestors in order to become wise.—African Proverb Background. Born April 10, 1923, in New Haven, Connecticut to his mother, Flora Jefferson […]

Pressure

An Ubuntu Power Base

An Ubuntu Power Base

The South African Zulu philosophy of Ubuntu emphasizes collective thoughts and actions. Ubuntu happens when “I am, because we are” is transformed from a phrase into a therapeutic way of living. When we consider recent tragedies in Virginia and Louisiana, alongside the health disparities impacting Black/African people, the call for […]

Research Corner

Re-envisioning Interdisciplinary Labs as Research Homes

Re-envisioning Interdisciplinary Labs as Research Homes

As we think about our individual research houses, we must also consider how we can support each other. As interdisciplinary scholars, our work is reflective of the inclusion of many schools of thought. As practitioners, we should bridge that spirit of inclusion to our collaborations much like our opening song renders.

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