New pub alert! Our newest article explored the impact of racial discrimination on the well-being of caregiver-child dyads, and if a mentalizing-focused parenting group would reduce the effects of racism-related and parenting stress! doi.org/10.1017/S09545…

New paper out now in New Media & Society with Apryl Williams Mel Miranda Reynaga 🥳. This is from our National Center for Institutional Diversity study on Black women’s experiences with online dating

I’m grateful to have worked with such a great group of people & for the women who took time to share with us 💖

I’m happy to announce the 6 month results from the SECOND United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) policy surrounding the elimination of Black race to diagnose and manage kidney disease. This policy required all US transplant centers review their waitlists and modify time for qualifying Black individuals.

Congratulations to ColumbiaSocialWork's Natasha C. Johnson Dr. Natasha C. Johnson for her #juniorfacultygrants project: PSYCHOMETRICS DEVELOPMENT: UNDERSTANDING ADOLESCENTS’ AWARENESS OF RACIAL OPPRESSION. Interested in submitting a proposal? The deadline is March 5: bit.ly/3SdkiX0

***NEW PUBLICATION*** Measuring Afrocentrism: A Review of Existing Instruments academic.oup.com/swr/article-ab…

I was recently featured in the New England Psychologist where I discussed the development of my virtual reality mental health intervention for Black autistic youth.
#blackmentalhealth
#blautism
#BostonCollege

nepsy.com/articles/virtu…

Consider joining us on Thurs, Feb 8 @ 11CT via Zoom to learn about a project Chaddrick D James-Gallaway PhD, Dr. Autumn A. Griffin is on the job market, and I did on Black students’ and their families’ experiences w/ penalization & persecution related to Black hair care styles & practices. Register @ bit.ly/BLACKHair

Congrats to PRBA alumni Courtney Cogburn Dr. Courtney D. Cogburn. doctor_seaton Karen Tabb Dina, PhD Learotha Williams Research Center for Group Dynamics U-M ISR Sandy Darity, Retweets do not mean endorsement. Darrick Hamilton doctor_seaton Deadric T. Williams Carl V. Hill Dr. Meredith Hope Christina J. Cross (ri)ch auntie Christy L. Erving Chiquita A. Collins Nkemka Anyiwo

I have openings for coaching and my 3 hour workshop on the core skills of healthy, sustainable writing productivity. Foci on academic mental health and wellness, thriving on the the tenure track, career exploration, WRITING #AcademicTwitter #academicmentalhealth

I'm so honored to receive the EARLY CAREER EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AWARD from the Program for Research on Black Americans (PRBA).
This is one of the greatest awards I've EVER received!! 🥹
U-M Psychology U-M ISR Research Center for Group Dynamics

Twitter friends: I have a new study out w/ Kayla Fike where we explored whether general vs. race-specific mistrust of the gov. & health care providers was related to COVID-19 vaccine decisions for Black adults

The paper is available for free until 12/10
authors.elsevier.com/a/1hykN-CmUzfs5

Some news: I am beyond thrilled to finally share that I have been appointed Museum Curator and Director of the Center for African American Media Arts (CAAMA) at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture.

I officially walk into the job in 2 weeks!

I am accepting applications for PhD students! If you are interested in young children’s ethnic-racial identity, socialization, discrimination experiences, family, and promoting positive development & health, you would be a great fit! 🧵1/8

1/3 Somebody emptied my son's high school checking out using Zelle. We reported it to @chase right away, while the transaction was pending. They let the transaction go through. We filed a dispute and @chase decided it wasn't fraud.

It's happening! Excited to launch my #Dissertation !

Are you a Black mother? Do you have a daughter? We're launching a study to understand #Hope #Healing & Gendered Racial Experiences in Black mother-daughter relationships. 💜

Interested? shorturl.at/myLZ8

Thank you to the Restorative Justice Commission and TheABPsi ! Searching for FOUR volunteers to be trained to host Sawubona Healing Circles in Massachusetts

Check out the graphics for more info.

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I just found my journal from when I was 13.

Not only does this paper document important findings between racial discrimination and romantic relationships for Black Americans, but it comes with a 🔥🔥🔥 playlist too! 👏🏽👏🏽