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Psychology of Black Womanhood Spelman Symposium

THURSDAY 20 FEBRUARY 2025 - 9:00am to 5:30pm

The Spelman Psychology Department will also be hosting the
Southeastern Teaching of Psychology Conference (SETOP) February 21 -22, 2025.
Spelman Symposium attendees can use the SETOP hotel discount.

Psychology of Black Womanhood
Research, Teaching & Advocacy

Symposium Schedule

Thursday February 20, 2025

9:00am- 9:20am

9:30am- 10:30am

10:40pm- 11:00am

11:10am- 12:10pm

12:15pm- 1:15pm

1:15pm- 1:50pm

2:00pm- 2:50pm

3:00pm- 4:00pm

WELCOME: CENTERING THE MARGINS
The Psychology of Black Womanhood Book's Origin Story

Dr. Danielle Dickens, Spelman College
Dr. Dionne Stephens, Florida International University

BLACK WOMEN'S LIVES MATTER
Black women's experiences with Revenge Pornography & IPV

Panelists: Dr. Jaray Mazique, Spelman College Director of Title IX & Compliance

Panelists: Dr. Mikiba Morehead, Consultant with TNG

              Dr. Carolyn West, University of Washington Tacoma

STILL STANDING: BLACK WOMEN'S MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING

Mindfulness Moment for Activity

Activity Leader: Dr. Natalie Watson Singleton, Spelman College

LET'S TALK ABOUT SEX: BLACK WOMEN'S SEXUAL HEALTH & SEXUALIZATION

Creating Cultures of Healthy Sexuality

Panelists: Dr. Candice Hargons, Emory University

Panelists: Dr. Sinead Younge, Morehouse College

LUNCH

Gumbeaux Girlz Food Truck

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NETWORKING & BOOK SIGNING 

Authors:  Dr. Candice Hargons

Panelists: Good Sex: Stories, Science, and Strategies for Sexual Liberation

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Panelists: Dr. Danielle Dickens & Dr. Dionne Stephens
Panelists: Psychology of Black Womanhood

DEAR MOMMA: MOTHERHOOD AND MOTHERING IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY
Motherhood monologue: Interactive Presentation

Speakers: Dr. Valerie Newsome Garcia, Director of Programs & Grants at                 XXXXXXXX4Kira4Moms, Inc

              KrystalI Whyms-Anderson, Student at Spelman College

BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: BLACK WOMEN'S BEAUTY & BODIES

The Science of Black Women's Beauty

Panelists: Dr. Vanessa Gonlin, The University of Georgia- Athens

Panelists: Dr. Leyte Winfield, Spelman College, Cosmetic Science Program

4:15pm- 5:15pm

WORK HARD & HUSSLE HARDER: BLACK WOMEN IN THE WORKPLACE

Black Women's Worth for Wealth

Panelists: Dr. Cherry Collier, Organizational/Social Psychologist at Cherry XXXXXXXXCollier Coaching

PaneliXsts Dr. Danielle Dickens, Spelman College

5:15pm- 5:30pm

CLOSING with SPELMAN COLLEGE HYMN

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SETOP CONFERENCE

5:15pm- 5:30pm

The Spelman Psychology Department will also be hosting the  Southeastern Teaching of Psychology Conference (SETOP) February 21 -22. Consider presenting at both events to extend your shared interests network and combine travel costs. 

 

Psychology of Black Womanhood Symposium attendees are welcome to book rooms at the DoubleTree By Hilton Atlanta Windy Hill Ballpark under the SETOP Conference hotel rate.  For more information about the SETOP Conference click here.

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