July 20 - 23, 2022 - Virtual Convention
53rd Annual International Association of Black Psychologists Convention
Convention Theme
BLACK FORWARD NKONSONKONSON:
In UNITY, Back Together Again
A four-day summit of talks, activities, and workshops to elevate the conversation of Black Mental Health
Virtual
1-Day Admission
Social Activities
The Association of Black Psychologists was founded in San Francisco in 1968 by a number of Black Psychologists from across the country. They united to actively address the serious problems facing Black Psychologists and the larger Black community. Guided by the principle of self-determination, these psychologists and students set about building an institution through which they could address the long-neglected needs of Black professionals. Their goal was to have a positive impact upon the mental health of the national Black community by means of planning, programs, services, training, and advocacy. Their objectives were:
To organize their skills and abilities to influence necessary change.
To address themselves to significant social problems affecting the Black community and other segments of the population whose needs society has not fulfilled.
The Association of Black Psychologists has grown from a handful of concerned professionals into an independent, autonomous organization of over 1400 members.
Our goal is to have a positive impact on the mental health of the national Black community by means of planning, programs, services, training, and advocacy.
Mbongi
Mbongi (pronounced Bone-gee) is a word in the Kikongo language which means “learning place.” When people come together to resolve a community problem, the problem-solving meeting is referred to as a Mbongi. The Mbongi assemblies are designed to “plead our case,” and to critique and clarify important social issues which concern us dearly.
NYANSAPO
Mbongi
Through the Eyes of Past Presidents: Wisdom From Leading ABPsi Through Change
SANKOFA
Mbongi
The Spirit of SANKOFA: ABPsi's Role in Ensuring the Success of Future Generations
NKYINKYIM
Mbongi
The Black Community and Complementary Medicinal Afrikan Practices
FUNTUNFUNEFU DENKYEMFUNEFU
Mbongi
Let's Talk: Reuniting Black LGBTQ+ People and African-centered Thought
Linda James Myers, PhD
Adeeba Deterville, PhD
Mbongi Moderator
Ashley J. Elliott, PsyD
Amorie Kofi Robinson, PhD
Benson Cooke, EdD
Tarik Goulbourne, BS
Deran Young, LCSW, MPA
Anthony "Butterfly" Williams, MFA, PhD
Suzanne Randolph Cunningham, PhD
Vanessa Oliphant, MS
J.C. Williams, N.D.
Ebrahim Mansaray, MS
Cheryl Grills, PhD
Haleem Amir Brown, MS
Ometha Lewis-Jack, PhD
Michele K. Lewis, PhD
Halford Fairchild, PhD
John Queener, PhD
Jonathan Mathias Lassiter, PhD
Daryl Rowe, PhD
Brittany Griffin, PhD
Malakai Cote', PhD
Theopia Jackson, PhD
Moderator
2022 National Convention Committee Members
National Convention Chair Yuma I. Tomes, PhD
National Convention Assistant Lennell R. Dade, PhD
President-Elect Sharon Bethea, PhD
Student Circle Convention Chairs Erika Graham, M.Ed, LPC, PhD Candidate
Jaqueline Rathsack, PhD Candidate
National Treasurer Rachel Gaiter, MBA, MS, PhD Candidate
Education and Training Co-Chairs Sabrina L. Scott-Lorestil, PhD
Pamela Jenkins, PhD
Certification in African/Black Psychology Adeeba Deterville, PhD
Derek Wilson, PhD
Rituals Co-Chairs Jermaine Robertson, PhD
Anthony Smith, PhD
Leadership Development Institute Carrie Dixon, PhD
General Assembly Tiffany Porter, PsyD
Felicia Swafford, PhD
Elder of Elders Patricia Canson-Griffith, PhD
Eastern Region Representation Monique Swift, PhD
Local Representation Tony Camp, PhD
National Office Lashonda Winston