02/10/2025
This month-long celebration honors the profound contributions of African Americans to our nation’s workforce and economy. From historical struggles to modern achievements, we recognize the resilience, innovation, and impact of Black labor on American society.
[ID]: Slide 1: Title reads “Black History Month”, young boy looking curious, text reads “As we continue Black History Month 2025, we reflect on this year’s theme: “African Americans and Labor.” Join us in exploring and celebrating these important stories of how Black Americans have impacted the field of psychology.” Slide 2: Title reads “Black History Month”, man with graduation cap, reads “Dr. Francis Cecil Sumner was the first Black American to earn a Ph.D. in psychology and founded the psychology department at Howard University, a historically black college and university.” Slide 3: Title reads “Black History Month”, woman with graduation cap, reads “Dr. Inez Beverly Prosser was the first Black American woman to earn a Ph.D. in psychology and studied Black children’s mental health.” Slide 4: Title reads “Black History Month”, man speaking to a class, reads “Dr. Joseph L. White was an advocate for creating and studying Black psychology, acknowledging cultural differences in mental health, and helped for the Association of Black Psychologists.” Slide 5: Title reads “Black History Month”, man with glasses, reads “Dr. Kenneth Clark was the first Black American president of the American Psychological Association.”
