Black Psychology

An examination of Black experiences through a psychological lens. Theories, paradigms, and research developed to understand the attitudes, behaviors, and psychological experiences of Black Americans. Topics typically include the history of anti-Black racism in psychology and the sciences; measuring racial identity among Black individuals; the adequacy of psychological models and research when it comes to accounting for Black experiences and perspectives; understanding the intersectionality of race with culture, gender, sexual orientation, and other social identities.