Psychology of Black Womanhood Symposium
THURSDAY MARCH 5, 2026. 9:00AM- 5:30PM
Psychology of Black Womanhood
Research, Teaching & Community
Symposium Schedule
Thursday March 5, 2025
9:00am- 9:20am
9:30am- 10:30am
10:40pm- 11:00am
11:10am- 12:00pm
12:15pm- 1:15pm
1:15pm- 1:45pm
2:00pm- 2:50pm
3:00pm- 4:00pm
1:45pm- 2:00pm
4:15pm- 5:15pm
FROM VISION TO VOICE WELCOME
The Psychology of Black Womanhood Journey
Dr. Danielle Dickens, Spelman College
Dr. Dionne Stephens, Florida International University
Authors of The Psychology of Black Womanhood
JOY AS RESISTANCE
Black Women Rising in Hard Times
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CULTIVATING CLARITY & CALM
Mindfulness Activity for Black Women’s Healing and Power
Dr. Natalie Watson Singleton, Spelman College
Author of Don’t Get It Twisted: Untangling the Psychology of Hair Discrimination
Founder of Blackfulness
CROWNED IN CULTURE
Navigating Hair, Race, and Representation
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Dr. Afiya Mbilishaka, Wellsley College
Author of Don’t Get It Twisted: Untangling the Psychology of Hair Discrimination
Founder of PsychoHairapy
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Dr. Taura Taylor, Morehouse College
Author of Going Natural: Black Women’s Didactic Hair Culture
LUNCH
Food Trucks To Be Confirmed in February 2026
NETWORKING & AUTHORS' BOOK SIGNING
The Spelman Bookstore will have these available for purchase
FIERCE, FIT & FLOURISHING
A Mini Movement Workshop
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Ms. Kamilah "Coach K" Williams
Owner of Fly Girl Fitness
SURVIVING & THRIVING
Black Womenhood Monologue
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FRIENDSHIP, SISTERHOOD, & EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
The Power and Complexity of Black Women’s Bonds
Dr. Marisa G Franco, The University of Maryland
Author of Platonic: How the Science of Attachment can help you Make- and keep- Friends
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Dr. Wendi Williams, American Psychological Association
Author of Frenemies in the Academy: Relational Aggression among African American Women Academicians
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ROOTS, RESILIENCE & JOY
Thriving in Your Mental Health Truth
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5:15pm- 5:30pm
CLOSING with SPELMAN COLLEGE HYMN​
INSTITUTE FOR THE PSYCHOLOGY OF BLACK WOMANHOOD ACADEMICS (IPBWA)
Friday March 6, 2026
Black Women academics in the the field of psychology are encouraged to apply to the Institute for the Psychology of Black Womanhood Scholars (IPBWS). This transformative space is designed to nurture both your professional growth and personal well-being by centering the lived experiences of Black women psychology faculty and across academia. Through community, mentorship, and intentional reflection, the Institute offers a rare opportunity to thrive in environments that may not always recognize or affirm your full identity. Join us in cultivating a supportive, empowering network committed to your success. This gathering takes place the day following the Psychology of Black Womanhood Symposium.
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Read more about the IPBWS here.
