AROUND THE ABPsi
Illuminated Reflections on 57
While on my return flight from Baltimore to Sacramento, I reflected on this year’s ABPsi conference. From the writing bootcamp to my daily workouts, the liberating libations, and more, I enjoyed the Association of Black Psychologists’ 57th Annual International Convention. This year’s theme, The Illumination: Freeing the African Spirit, loosened […]
Pressure
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
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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