Association of Black Psychologists

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

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

PsychDiscourse is the digital publication of The Association of Black Psychologists, Inc. (ABPsi), where African-centere...
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

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

✨ You are invited to a space of healing, connection, and community ✨Join us for the Aspen Hill Library Healing Circles—a...
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

📣 From the Desk of the ABPsi Massachusetts Chapter, As the weather warms and the academic year draws to a close, we are ...
04/07/2026

📣 From the Desk of the ABPsi Massachusetts Chapter,

As the weather warms and the academic year draws to a close, we are thrilled to announce our upcoming April events! These offerings are wonderful opportunities to foster connection, build community, and engage in intellectual enrichment.

Virtual Reiki Energy Healing Experience

We invite you to join us for a restorative group Reiki energy healing experience on Thursday, April 23, from 6:30–7:30 PM EST via Zoom. This evening will center on themes of rooting, rising, and renewal in celebration of the arrival of spring. All are welcome; no prior experience with Reiki is necessary.

In addition to this experience, we are also hosting two in-person events this month. Please see the flyer for full details on all upcoming offerings. 🔗 linktr.ee/massachusetts_abpsi

We hope to see you soon! Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Ase,
Mass ABPsi E-board
Questions: email massabpsi@gmail.com


🌎 📣 Active chapters, have an event to share with the ABPsi community? Email servicedesk@abpsi.org to have it distributed.

04/06/2026

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2 Student Funding Opportunities | ABPsi is offering two opportunities to support student research in African/Black psych...
04/03/2026

2 Student Funding Opportunities | ABPsi is offering two opportunities to support student research in African/Black psychology:

$750 SAGE Student Research Award
$1,000 Stephen C. Rose Scholarship (focused on African/Black youth and college students)

If your work speaks to the lived experiences and well-being of our communities, this is where it should be recognized and supported.

Apply and learn more:
🔗 ABPsi.org/scholarships

Our communities continue to face a legacy of harm across psychological and medical systems. The field still lacks the cultural grounding required to fully understand and serve our people. Your work is part of shifting that reality.

These opportunities are an investment in the future of the field and those carrying the work forward.

🌎 ABPsi.org

When we gather, we return to what is already within us, a space where scholars, clinicians, community leaders, and stude...
04/01/2026

When we gather, we return to what is already within us, a space where scholars, clinicians, community leaders, and students across the global diaspora come together, grounded in shared knowledge and guided by ancestral wisdom and collective legacy.

For the 57th Annual International Convention, July 29 – August 1, 2026, at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland, we come together under the theme The Illumination: Freeing the African Spirit, grounding us in the understanding that spirit is essential to healing, wholeness, and liberation.

What to Expect:
• Keynote speakers advancing African-centered psychology and liberation praxis
• Panels and presentations exploring research and methodology
• Special tributes recognizing the contributions of pioneers in African/Black psychology
• Community dialogue and collective action

To learn more and secure your place, visit:
🔗 https://abpsi.org/57thconvention

03/29/2026

A new Medical Practitioner - Northern Mental Health (Multiple Positions) job is available in Adelaide, South Australia. Check it out on The Association of Black Psychologists.

03/29/2026

A new Mental Health Therapist - LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LMSW - Hybrid WFH job is available in Madisonville, Tennessee. Check it out on The Association of Black Psychologists.

03/28/2026

A new Behavioral Medical Director - licensed and residency in New Mexico - Remote job is available in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Check it out on The Association of Black Psychologists.

03/28/2026

A new Pharmacist Intern Behavioral Health job is available in Kansas City, Missouri. Check it out on The Association of Black Psychologists.

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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.