July 17-20, 2024

55th International Annual Convention of The Association of Black Psychologists, Inc.

Phoenix, Arizona


Four days of blacxellence, blacnificence, blactastic programming, special talks, and community service

Quick Important Links

 View ABPsi's rich history, mission, values, and vision at www.abpsi.org 

Welcome Drumming Prelude

Baba  Abiono Ogunrinde

Take a peek into

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The goal of this convention is to bring thought-leaders, academicians, practitioners, and young scholars together from across the diaspora to address the mental health needs of Black and Afrikan people.

Student Circle Chair Enstoolment

Artesia Dunbar

Mbongi & Under the Baobab Tree 


SANKOFA

(SAHN-koh-fah)

Go back and get it

FUNTUMFUNEFU DENKYEMFUNEFU

"Unity in Diversity"



NKYINKYIM

Ɔbrakwanyɛnkyinkyimii"

"Life’s journey is twisted"


BOABAB TREE

"The Tree of Life"

An icon of the African continent. With bark and fruit offering over 300 life-sustaining uses, it is the root of many Indigenous remedies and traditions. 

2024 ABPsi National Convention Committee

Yuma I. Tomes, PhD - Chair

Derek Wilson, PhD - President-Elect

Adeeba Deterville, PhD - General Assembly (Co-chair)

Brittany Griffin, PhD - General Assembly (Co-chair)

Sabrina Scott-Lorestil, PhD - Continuing Education (Chair)

Tynetta Smith & Kassie Prevost - Student Circle Representative

Rachel Gaither, MBA - National Treasurer

Jermaine Robertson, PhD - Rituals (Co-chair)

Zeeyon Walker, PsyD - Western Regional Representative

Brenda Louis-Jean, MA - National Convention Volunteer Coordinator

Harold Mitchell, PhD - Council of Elders 

Jason Carter - Membership Coordinator - National Office

Anisha Lewis, MA - ABPsi National Office - Consultant

 Join us. We are here for you!

The future of tomorrow's Black mental health practitioners begins with us.

ABPsi till eternity

Please note, video recording is not allowed during convention proceedings. Please contact the national office for additional information.