
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.
