AROUND THE ABPsi
ABPsi – Pittsburgh Public Schools Initiative:
Culturally Responsive & Trauma-Informed Training for New Results “Education intensifies natural gifts and ability, but mere education,unless founded on a historical and cultural framework, will bear no fruits.” H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I Disparities in the educational achievements/outcomes (Cunningham, 2020; Love, 2019) and discipline of Afrikan/Black youth (Jackson, 1999; Morris, 2016) […]
Pressure
Trump’s Presidential White Oligarchic Evil-State: Not An Aberration
The Trump regime that is directed and defined by billionaire privilege, white supremacy, racial dehumanization, and opposition to diversity, equity, and inclusion is not an aberration. It is, in fact, a faithful reflection and extension of the Western Grand Narrative. The Western Grand Narrative is the overarching historical story that […]
Research Corner
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.
RECENT POSTS
WISDOMBEARERS: A Study of Proverb Use and Values Among African American Elders
By: Huberta Jackson-LowmanJustin WilliamsChrista JohnsonStephanie BarnesJasmine PlummerEarnestine RichardsonFlorida A&M University ABSTRACT This study investigated knowledge and use of proverbs, values associated with proverb use, and proverb prioritization among Afrikan American elders 60 years of age and older. Forty elders living in retirement homes in the southeastern part of the country […]
Trump’s Presidential White Oligarchic Evil-State: Not An Aberration
The Trump regime that is directed and defined by billionaire privilege, white supremacy, racial dehumanization, and opposition to diversity, equity, and inclusion is not an aberration. It is, in fact, a faithful reflection and extension of the Western Grand Narrative. The Western Grand Narrative is the overarching historical story that […]
Divine Energy Made Manifest (DEMM)
In this series, I am intentionally exploring the idea of Divine Energy Made Manifest (DEEM) with or against (1) Its Introduction; (2) Astral Energy; (3) African Epistemic Reflections (4) the Energetics of Black identity and African consciousness; (5) Quantum Reality, (6) Epigenetics, and (7) Footprints in the Air Going Forward.
The Association of Black Psychologists Condemnation of the N-Word (Position Paper)
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The N-word Must Be Odious for Everyone
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Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action
By Dr. Thomas Parham I write on behalf of the national Association of Black Psychologists, Inc. (ABPsi), our President Dr. Donell Barnett, our Board of Directors, past presidents, and Council of Elders to strongly condemn and express profound disappointment and outrage at the latest Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action […]
The Harm of Western Psychology (2022)
By: Joniesha Hickson and Evan Auguste For generations, African-descendant peoples have been forced to reckon with global delusions of our innate inferiority. Whether considered through the lens of a psychopathic racial personality, a suboptimal worldview, or an afro pessimism, our scholars have made it clear that the ideas responsible for […]
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