This association was formed in 1968 by Black psychologists hoping to serve the Black-American community. Their goal was to support the mental health of the Black community through planning, programs, services, training, and advocacy.
A brief article about how the discussion of racism must emphasize marginalized voices. The author explains that discussing racism is never about comforting white people.
A first-person piece about how structural racism exists today. The author explains why she will no longer discusses race with people who won’t consider or acknowledge racism. She asserts that people must acknowledge that they benefit from structural racism and understand that color-blindness is not the solution.
This article describes what microaggressions are and how they’re more than everyday slights or remarks. It also explains the negative impacts they have on individuals, as well as how they contribute to racism.
A first-person piece on why mocking an Asian accent should never be considered funny. The author talks about how mocking accents contributes to racism.
This article explains the levels at which racism exists (individual, interpersonal, institutional, etc.). It also provides simple exercises for people to engage with and examine their own perspective.
An NPR article from the perspective of a biracial person. It explains how to have more complex, considerate discussions about racism with your parents.
An examination of the privileges that native English speakers (and English speakers with a native accent) have. The author considers how non-native speakers are discriminated against because their English is characterized as “challenging and unpleasant.”
An explanation of the racism that underpins the mockery of Asian accents. The article also examines why Asian accents are still laughed at today.
A short, comedic YouTube video highlighting the microaggressions that people of color deal with everyday.