The Two Americas Debating Will Smith and Chris Rock
The Two Americas Debating Will Smith and Chris Rock Black people and white people aren’t necessarily discussing the Oscars slap in the same way. By Jemele Hill About the author:…
A White Girl’s Reflections on Reparations
by Orissa Arend Local organizing coalition Justice and Beyond (J&B), Ashe Cultural Arts Center, and the National African American Commission on Reparations joined forces on March 12 to assemble a…
I See You, Girl: Why Black Women’s Friendships Matter
by Seanna Leath Ph.D. Black women’s friendships are critical for connectedness and community. KEY POINTS Friendships allow Black women to gather and carve out safe emotional and psychological spaces away…
The Optimism Bias
Mark Matousek We’re hardwired for hope in the worst of times. KEY POINTS The optimism bias enables us to presume that opportunities, potential, and good things may await us. True…
Racism Persists Today
WHO LET THE DOGS OUT? “We are living in a racism pandemic, which is taking a heavy psychological toll on our African American citizens. The health consequences are dire. Racism…
Apology From the American Psychological Association
APOLOGY TO PEOPLE OF COLOR FOR APA’S ROLE IN PROMOTING, PERPETUATING, AND FAILING TO CHALLENGE RACISM, RACIAL DISCRIMINATION, AND HUMAN HIERARCHY IN U.S. Resolution adopted by the APA Council of…
3 Essentials for Staying in Love
Is new love the truest form of love? By Kimberly Key How many people wish the initial rush of “being in love” could last? While some may dismiss these feelings…
10 Powerful Relationship Tools
Barton Goldsmith Ph.D. The right words and actions at the right time make all the difference. Successful relationships don’t happen in a vacuum. They take work, and couples who make…
Is It Love or Sexual Attraction?
by Theresa E. DiDonato Ph.D. How do you differentiate love from related emotions? KEY POINTS Love and sexual attraction are both evolved mechanisms to support key relationship processes Love promotes…
How A Woman Gets the Man She Wants
Ask And You Shall Receive How to get what you deserve Too many people are waiting for someone to become who they deserve. They will go into a relationship with…