Gordon C. Nagayama Hall I have been a member of Division 45 since it was established in 1986. I served as Division 45 President from 1994-95 and as Editor of Cultural Diversity and Ethnic Minority Psychology from 2005-09. I recently retired from the University of Oregon after a career as Read more…
shola shodiya-zeumault This academic year has truly been a difficult one for so many of us. Throughout the year, we have grieved (and continue to grieve) the loss of loved ones to COVID-19, subsequent economic hardships, and unrelenting fatigue amidst pressure for productivity. We continue to grieve the ongoing murders Read more…
Natalie Davis Reprinted with permission from The Peace Psychologist Spring 2021, Volume 30, Issue 1, pp. 12-14 It is with great pleasure and privilege that we showcase Dr. Joseph E. Trimble in this issue. Dr. Trimble holds a career of over 50 years as a social psychologist; he has produced Read more…
Art Blume Forgive me today, but the column consists of two very different reflections. First, many of you have asked me what is happening with the Warrior’s Path Task Force report that was generated from the 2020 presidential initiative. It is not gathering dust, yet. The report has been and Read more…
Fighting Racism with Cross-Racial/Ethnic Solidarity Kevin Cokley As I prepare to be President of Division 45, I am reminded that we are in the midst of an incredibly painful period of American history. We have experienced a once in a generation pandemic that to date has resulted in the deaths Read more…
Kristina C. Mendez and Zeynep Demir The world has become diseased with a virus, but what causes us to be diseased is something we often forget. The real virus is not in the body, but rather in the mindset. The most dangerous virus is racism. We remain optimistic that we Read more…
The Division 45 Fellows Committee is seeking applications from Division 45 members as candidates for Fellow status. The American Psychological Association (APA) grants Fellow status as an honor bestowed upon APA members who have shown evidence of unusual and outstanding contributions or performance in the field of psychology. Division 45 Fellows must meet Read more…
Call for Proposals The 2021 conference theme is Structural Racism: Resilience, Resistance and New Insights. We encourage submissions from all areas pertaining to the psychological study of culture, ethnicity, and race. We welcome proposals from individuals at all career stages, including undergraduate and graduate students, early career professionals, and mid- Read more…
The Leadership Development Institute (LDI) for the Council of National Psychological Associations for the Advancement of Ethnic Minority Interests (CNPAAEMI), invites you to apply to become the Division 45 CNPAAEMI Leadership Fellow for 2020-2021! A. OVERVIEW OF THE LDI PROGRAM We invite racial and ethnic minority mental health professionals – Read more…
shola shodiya-zeumault As a Black American of Nigerian heritage, I was raised to always think of others before myself. In my family, to do the “right” thing was synonymous with making a choice that served my community and honored my family, before all other choices. A large part of my Read more…