[CROSS-POST] Fostering a Growth Mindset Through Culturally Responsive Teaching

The following is a cross-post from our sister blog, APA’s Psych Learning Curve – where education and psychology connect. By Julie...

We Achieve What We Believe: How to Encourage African American Students to Believe in Their Academic

This post continues our blog series regarding racial/ethnic socialization practices, programs, and approaches. APA is putting together a...

Charlottesville and Us

By Kumea Shorter-Gooden, PhD (Former Chief Diversity Officer, University of Maryland) I’m hoping we’ve reached an inflection point. I’m...

Jury Bias: Can You Argue the Facts When Race Enters the Mix?

By Silvia L. Mazzula, PhD (Asst. Professor of Psychology, John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY) I’m sure you’ve heard it – only...

Islamophobia in the U.S.: A Threat to Justice Everywhere

By Muninder Kaur Ahluwalia, PhD (Montclair State University) and Saba Rasheed Ali, PhD (University of Iowa) A Muslim mom, Melissa Chance...

Race, Racism and Law Enforcement in Communities of Color: A Call to Action

By Gwendolyn P. Keita, PhD (Executive Director, APA Public Interest Directorate) The shooting death of Michael Brown, an unarmed African...

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