Rooted Podcast by The Association of Black Psychologists' Student Circle

Simba Simbi means to hold up that which holds you up. In these series of conversations, the foundational thinkers and leaders of the Association of Black Psychologists discuss their theory, practice, and inspiration with students who represent the future of the field and organization. Black Forward!

Simba Simbi means to hold up that which holds you up. In these series of conversations, the foundational thinkers and leaders of the Association of Black Psychologists discuss their theory, practice, and inspiration with students who represent the future of the field and organization. Black Forward!

Simba Simbi means to hold up that which holds you up. In these series of conversations, the foundational thinkers and leaders of the Association of Black Psychologists discuss their theory, practice, and inspiration with students who represent the future of the field and organization. Black Forward!

This episode features Bedford Palmer, PhD. Dr. Palmer shares his experience as a former Student Circle Chair, and how that experience prepared him for his career. We then discuss the inspiration and impact of his new book "Daddy Why Am I Brown?" Purchase and review the book at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083XD91KN/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 For more information, please contact Henry: on Twitter: @DrBFPalmer or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbfpalmer/ Produced by Evan Auguste Contact: scchair-elect@abpsi.org Music by Jaga Gola Contact: Jaga@wehepicat.com Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheABPsi/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheABPsi Instagram: www.instagram.com/studentsofblackpsychology

This episode features Henry Willis. Henry shares his experience creating his cell phone app for African-American youth and his understanding of the unique challenges this population faces. We also discuss the potential for the growth of his app across the diaspora. For more information, please contact Henry: on Twitter: @HeyArtez e-mail: henry.willis@unc.edu Produced by Evan Auguste Contact: east.grad@abpsi.org Music by Jaga Gola Contact: Jaga@wehepicat.com Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheABPsi/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheABPsi Instagram: www.instagram.com/studentsofblackpsychology

This episode features Dr. Thomas Vance. We explore how to get through a PhD program at a PWI while being African Centered, what life is like immediately post-doctorate, and the value of building your brand. For more information, please contact Dr. Vance: On Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrTVance?lang=en On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanceology/ Produced by Evan Auguste Contact: east.grad@abpsi.org Music by Jaga Gola Contact: Jaga@wehepicat.com Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheABPsi/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheABPsi Instagram: www.instagram.com/theabpsi/

This episode features the Midwestern Regional Representative, Janelle Dixon. We explore how black graduate students in psychology can and have contributed activism. The importance of self-care is also discussed. For more information, please contact Janelle at midwest.grad@abpsi.org Produced by Evan Auguste Contact: east.grad@abpsi.org Music by Jaga Gola Contact: Jaga@wehepicat.com Relevant links: indivisible.org Follow us: Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheABPsi/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/TheABPsi Instagram: www.instagram.com/theabpsi/

This episode features the SC President, Oba Tsare Woodyard, and the Strategic Planning Chair, Brittany Griffin. We discuss the purpose of the retreat, the history behind "Imhotep" and "Know Thyself", the topics to be covered by some of the guest speakers, and the type of experience students can expect. Students from across the country are encouraged to attend the retreat April 5th and 7th, and to join ABPsi's Student Circle. For more information, please contact Oba at scchair@abpsi.org or Brittany at scplanning@abpsi.org Produced by Evan Auguste Contact: east.grad@abpsi.org Music by Jaga Gola Contact: Jaga@wehepicat.com References: Fairchild, H. H. (2017). What is Africana Psychology?. Black Lives Matter: Lifespan Perspectives, 3. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheABPsi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheABPsi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabpsi/

This episode features our Jegnaship Chair, Cecile Gadson, and explores the story of the term Jegna and its relevance to Black/African psychology. In addition, the Jegnaship program’s purpose and benefits are discussed. For more information, please contact Cecile at jegnaship@abpsi.org Produced by Evan Auguste Contact: east.grad@abpsi.org Music by Jaga Gola Contact: Jaga@wehepicat.com References: Herbert, T. (1999). The concept of jegna. Psych Discourse, 6(1), 8. Hilliard, A. G. I. (2001). To be an African teacher. Psych Discourse, 32(8), 4-7. Nobles, W. W. (2002). From Na Ezaleli to the jegnoch: The force of the African family for Black men in higher education. In L. Jones (Ed.), Making it on broken promises: African American male scholars confront the culture of higher education (pp. 173-187). Herndon,VA: Stylus Publishing, Inc. Toure, I. Y. (2015). Jegnoch: An African example of human excellence reclaimed in North America. In M. J. Shujaa, & Shujaa, K. J. (Ed.), The sage encyclopedia of African cultural heritage in North America (pp. 509-512): Sage Encyclopedia. Follow us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheABPsi/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheABPsi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theabpsi/