APA Division 45
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Our mission is to advance psychology as a science and to promote public welfare through research, to apply research findings towards addressing ethnic minority issues, and to encourage professional relationships among psychologists with these interests.
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Welcome to APA Division 45's BlueSky page 🥳! We're starting off with highlighting some of our amazing members in this starter pack 🤩 ! go.bsky.app/GsbAa5b
That’s a wrap for our mid-winter meeting! Shout out to our Zoom folks who aren’t pictured here ❤️
February 1, 2026 at 6:19 PM
That’s a wrap for our mid-winter meeting! Shout out to our Zoom folks who aren’t pictured here ❤️
Happy 40 years to Division 45! Our fearless leader @drgigiawad.bsky.social cuts into our celebratory cake after a long, productive day of planning!
February 1, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Happy 40 years to Division 45! Our fearless leader @drgigiawad.bsky.social cuts into our celebratory cake after a long, productive day of planning!
David, our division manager, doing what he does best: listening intently, thinking deeply, and thinking of ways to make Division 45 run as smoothly as possible!
February 1, 2026 at 6:14 PM
David, our division manager, doing what he does best: listening intently, thinking deeply, and thinking of ways to make Division 45 run as smoothly as possible!
Editing the division’s flagship journal, Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology, is a big responsibility that requires many scientific AND interpersonal skills. Thankfully for us, Dr. Enrique Neblett has all of those skills and is leading the journal beautifully! @eneblett.bsky.social
February 1, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Editing the division’s flagship journal, Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology, is a big responsibility that requires many scientific AND interpersonal skills. Thankfully for us, Dr. Enrique Neblett has all of those skills and is leading the journal beautifully! @eneblett.bsky.social
We are grateful for all of Dr. Tina Lincourt’s efforts on the National Multicultural Conference & Summit (NMCS) planning team!
February 1, 2026 at 12:47 AM
We are grateful for all of Dr. Tina Lincourt’s efforts on the National Multicultural Conference & Summit (NMCS) planning team!
Welcome to the executive committee of Division 45, Dr. Bango Gancinia! @drbahaur.bsky.social, also pictured here, loves the EC so much that she ran for membership chair when her MENA rep term ended! Happy to have you continue with us.
February 1, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Welcome to the executive committee of Division 45, Dr. Bango Gancinia! @drbahaur.bsky.social, also pictured here, loves the EC so much that she ran for membership chair when her MENA rep term ended! Happy to have you continue with us.
Drs. Mohamed Elnakib, Rita Rivera, and Juan Pantoja-Patiño sharing a completely candid, entirely natural photo 🤣! But truly, our mid-winter meetings do genuinely have a lot of laughter and moments of joy!
February 1, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Drs. Mohamed Elnakib, Rita Rivera, and Juan Pantoja-Patiño sharing a completely candid, entirely natural photo 🤣! But truly, our mid-winter meetings do genuinely have a lot of laughter and moments of joy!
Dr. Richelle Concepcion, one of our members-at-large (MAL) is always working hard to collaborate with other MALs on Division 45 projects!
January 31, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Dr. Richelle Concepcion, one of our members-at-large (MAL) is always working hard to collaborate with other MALs on Division 45 projects!
Dr. Yara Mekawi @yaramekawi.bsky.social (early career psych rep) and Dr. Bahaur Amini @drbahaur.bsky.social (membership chair) working together on webinar ideas for our membership!
January 31, 2026 at 11:44 PM
Dr. Yara Mekawi @yaramekawi.bsky.social (early career psych rep) and Dr. Bahaur Amini @drbahaur.bsky.social (membership chair) working together on webinar ideas for our membership!
Dr. Jendayi Dillard-Cooke and Dr. Zainab Hachem are working tirelessly behind the scenes to co-chair the Division 45 component of the APA Convention! If you see them in August, make sure to say hello! ❤️
January 31, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Dr. Jendayi Dillard-Cooke and Dr. Zainab Hachem are working tirelessly behind the scenes to co-chair the Division 45 component of the APA Convention! If you see them in August, make sure to say hello! ❤️
Our detail oriented and highly organized treasurer, Dr. Tomas Granados, keeps track of the divisions finances and ensures we are sticking to the budget!
January 31, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Our detail oriented and highly organized treasurer, Dr. Tomas Granados, keeps track of the divisions finances and ensures we are sticking to the budget!
Our endlessly wise and passionate presidential trio, Dr. Fred Millán (past), Dr. Gigi Awad @drgigiawad.bsky.social (current), and Dr. Char Newton (future)!
January 31, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Our endlessly wise and passionate presidential trio, Dr. Fred Millán (past), Dr. Gigi Awad @drgigiawad.bsky.social (current), and Dr. Char Newton (future)!
Dr. Earl Turner, one of our fabulous APA council reps, works hard to represent our division in APA with other two colleagues, Dr. Milton Fuentes and Dr. Sherry Wang!
January 31, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Dr. Earl Turner, one of our fabulous APA council reps, works hard to represent our division in APA with other two colleagues, Dr. Milton Fuentes and Dr. Sherry Wang!
The Division 45 executive committee is thrilled to be in beautiful Seattle for our midwinter meeting this year! We are gathering to discuss members’ needs, move the organization forward, and set our priorities for this year’s work.
January 31, 2026 at 5:56 PM
The Division 45 executive committee is thrilled to be in beautiful Seattle for our midwinter meeting this year! We are gathering to discuss members’ needs, move the organization forward, and set our priorities for this year’s work.
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I am beyond honored to have been invited to give this talk at APA on Thursday. If you are attending the convention, please consider stopping by.
August 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
I am beyond honored to have been invited to give this talk at APA on Thursday. If you are attending the convention, please consider stopping by.
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My @apadivision17.bsky.social and @apadivision45.bsky.social peeps. Mark your calendars for the #APA2025 panel discussion with Drs. Rosie Phillips Davis, Janet Helms, Derald Wing Sue, and Melba Vasquez 8/7/25 at 9:30-10:30
July 30, 2025 at 10:31 PM
My @apadivision17.bsky.social and @apadivision45.bsky.social peeps. Mark your calendars for the #APA2025 panel discussion with Drs. Rosie Phillips Davis, Janet Helms, Derald Wing Sue, and Melba Vasquez 8/7/25 at 9:30-10:30
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July was a busy research-filled month! I presented @researchmj.bsky.social @apadivision45.bsky.social conferences in Michigan on hot-off-the-press findings from our @barsstudy.bsky.social. Some photos of students who presented posters. More community-facing dissemination soon!
July 31, 2025 at 3:56 PM
July was a busy research-filled month! I presented @researchmj.bsky.social @apadivision45.bsky.social conferences in Michigan on hot-off-the-press findings from our @barsstudy.bsky.social. Some photos of students who presented posters. More community-facing dissemination soon!
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Thanks to @apadivision45.bsky.social for the invitation to chime in on engaging dialogs about important topics, validating how hard it can be to conduct research on these issues, and ways we should advance this science!
Another plenary panel, another opportunity to hear from some of greatest thinkers in our field!
Today’s final session was entitled “Advances in Discrimination Research” moderated by Dr. Rob Sellers and featuring
@drpriscillalui.bsky.social, @eneblett.bsky.socia, and Dr. Tiffany Yip!
Today’s final session was entitled “Advances in Discrimination Research” moderated by Dr. Rob Sellers and featuring
@drpriscillalui.bsky.social, @eneblett.bsky.socia, and Dr. Tiffany Yip!
July 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Thanks to @apadivision45.bsky.social for the invitation to chime in on engaging dialogs about important topics, validating how hard it can be to conduct research on these issues, and ways we should advance this science!
The Division 45 Executive Committee met all day to reflect on the conference, discuss members’ incredible work, and make plans for the division! We’re grateful to our incredible members and honored to serve in our roles to support you!
July 26, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The Division 45 Executive Committee met all day to reflect on the conference, discuss members’ incredible work, and make plans for the division! We’re grateful to our incredible members and honored to serve in our roles to support you!
Thank you to Dr. Char Newton for organizing a lovely community engagement event centered on healing from racial trauma. We’re grateful to George Floyd’s family members, Thomas Mclaurin and Dr. Lisa Allen-Mclaurin, and Dr. Matisha Williams and @drscarter.bsky.social for sharing their insights!
July 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Thank you to Dr. Char Newton for organizing a lovely community engagement event centered on healing from racial trauma. We’re grateful to George Floyd’s family members, Thomas Mclaurin and Dr. Lisa Allen-Mclaurin, and Dr. Matisha Williams and @drscarter.bsky.social for sharing their insights!
A powerful final plenary on how our division can combat attacks on DEI featuring Division 45 presidents! @drgigiawad.bsky.social @helenneville12.bsky.social
July 26, 2025 at 3:03 PM
A powerful final plenary on how our division can combat attacks on DEI featuring Division 45 presidents! @drgigiawad.bsky.social @helenneville12.bsky.social
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So grateful to have had the opportunity to moderate this discussion with such insightful, funny, and wise panelists! Thank you to the audience for your attention, engagement, and questions! @apadivision45.bsky.social thanks for having us!
July 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
So grateful to have had the opportunity to moderate this discussion with such insightful, funny, and wise panelists! Thank you to the audience for your attention, engagement, and questions! @apadivision45.bsky.social thanks for having us!
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Excited to welcome @josemcausadias.bsky.social as a new Associate Editor for Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology, an @apajournals.bsky.social journal. More CDEMP updates and a re-introduction of our full Associate Editor team coming soon!
July 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Excited to welcome @josemcausadias.bsky.social as a new Associate Editor for Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology, an @apajournals.bsky.social journal. More CDEMP updates and a re-introduction of our full Associate Editor team coming soon!
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Honored to have been a part of this panel, “Conversation with Div 45 Members-at-Large on Leading Radically with Resistance and Liberation” with Drs. Juan Pantoja-Patiño and Ayli Carrero Pinedo moderated by the lovely Dr. Fred Millán! @apadivision45.bsky.social
July 26, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Honored to have been a part of this panel, “Conversation with Div 45 Members-at-Large on Leading Radically with Resistance and Liberation” with Drs. Juan Pantoja-Patiño and Ayli Carrero Pinedo moderated by the lovely Dr. Fred Millán! @apadivision45.bsky.social
Looks like a wonderful symposium! Thanks for coming and being a part of it ❤️
It’s a wrap! I presented at the @apadivision45.bsky.social conference in a symposium chaired by Dr. Gabriel Camacho on Identity Safety Cues in Healthcare for Latine Americans and Black Women!
Thank you APA Div 45 for for organizing this (met some amazing researchers and explored UMich’s campus 💯)
Thank you APA Div 45 for for organizing this (met some amazing researchers and explored UMich’s campus 💯)
July 26, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Looks like a wonderful symposium! Thanks for coming and being a part of it ❤️