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
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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.